Because there’s a difference between survival, self-preservation, and self-care.
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Estrenado: The Beauty of Returning Home
Dressing up was at once both Mami’s idea, and not. Her vanity is so deeply rooted in the Dominican culture of decency and propriety that it’s practically encoded in her DNA. . .
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My Mexican Family Embraced Lime in Their Beauty Rituals
Years later I return to lime and sugar when depression runs deep, and hygiene and maintenance seem miles away…
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Call Me by My Given Name
How one Nigerian name became a catalyst for self-discovery.
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My Heritage Tattoos Reconnected Me with My Algerian Roots
A personal history on the tradition of facial tattoos practiced by the Indigenous Imazighen people.
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The Beauty of “In-Between” Skin Tones
If my skin were a cup of coffee, it would be Bustelo with a dash of cream. Add a pinch of brown sugar, and there you have it. A perfectly in-between blend of light cocoa and cinnamon tones. This is the skin with which I was born, an olive-caramel hue that exists between worlds — and…
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The Curly Girl Method Changed My Hair — and My Confidence
For most of my life, my hair has been my greatest source of grief. Not to mention, arguments with my mother. “Comb your hair properly, it’s such a mess,” she’d say. Or “Cut your hair short,” she’d suggest every time I left it loose or if we had to attend a formal event.
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How to Consume Collagen the Old-School Chinese Way
Bottled as gummies, ground into powders, or sold as miracle pills, today collagen is touted as an easy-to-swallow skin miracle. Only Chinese women have been eating this protein-rich substance straight from the source, in the form of gelatinous sea cucumbers or stringy bird’s nest soup, for centuries, for centuries to reap surprising health benefits.
Read MoreWhat Are Sunspots on the Skin and How Should I Treat Them?
Forgetting about your SPF can cause sunspots and age spots. Read this article to find out how to handle them!
Read MoreVitamin A for Acne
Struggling with acne? Vitamin A should be your best friend from now on! Learn everything about vitamin A and acne, and how to use retinol with vitamin C serums!
Read MorePost-Inflammatory Erythema: Causes and Treatment
Struggling with red marks on your skin? This might be Post-Inflammatory Erythema (PIE). Check out this article to find out causes and treatments for this skin condition
Read MoreHow To Keep Your Skin Hydrated (With 10 Simple Tips)
Hydrated skin is healthy skin. Dry, dehydrated skin can cause irritation, itching, and other uncomfortable symptoms that can lead to a dull and tired complexion. Luckily, keeping your skin hydrated is easy if you follow some simple tips, from drinking more water to using a hydrating face moisturizer. In this post, we’ll share with you…
Read MoreCan Black People Have Freckles? The Answer Is Yes! (Duh.)
How they form and appear on darker skin tones — and how to protect your skin Let it be known: freckles aren’t only for fair-skinned maidens. Braided red hair a la Pippi Longstocking is no longer a requisite to having a complexion covered with a smattering of these charming spots — locks, twists, and 4C…
Read MoreBrightening cream vs brightening serum: What’s the difference and why should you use them?
In the end, your ultimate choice might depend on your skin type and desired results. Dark spots, acne scars, melasma and other skin issues that change your skin tone are annoying. But you already knew that since you’re reading this article. Not only are they unsightly, but it’s hard to know how to treat them…
Read MoreHyperpigmentation FAQs
More on what causes hyperpigmentation, if it goes away on its own, and what melasma is.
Read MoreTired of Dealing With Dark Spots? Here’s a 101 Guide
How hyperpigmentation happens and ways to treat it, especially for melanin-rich skin.
Read MoreTHE SOOTHING POWERS OF CHAMOMILE FOR MELANATED SKIN
You might know chamomile best as a soothing bedtime aid in teas, but the plant is also a renowned skincare ingredient—calming skin that’s easily irritated and prone to flare-ups. Here, a brief explanation of some of its benefits and how it helps with skin of color. What exactly is bisabolol? Technically, there are two versions…
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