These eight Black woman-owned skincare brands will get your skin in order for National Love Day and beyond!

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My mother always told me: “Your face is your prize.” Regardless of how correct she actually was, I watched her spend hundreds of dollars on face products every month. Cleanser, Serum, Moisturizer – at about $30 to $70 a pop – were part of my vocabulary very early on. So, imagine my dismay when I […]

You probably already have a favorite face wash and lotion, but scrubs, masks, and acne treatments can be added to your regimen without dropping too many dollars. Believe it or not, you can find worthy products at a drugstore. Freeman Feeling Beautiful Pink Grapefruit Exfoliating Facial Scrub This scrub uses lemon extract and grapefruit extract, […]

Steamy temperatures can mean oily skin. “The combination of greater humidity and the fact that you’re sweating more can exacerbate oil production, resulting in increased shine,” says dermatologist Ranella Hirsch to Allure. So here’s how to stay cool & fight the shine! Gel for a while “Stop using the heavier cream cleansers that you benefit […]

Sunscreen is essential (this you’re aware of!), but before you buy it and apply it, learn the latest scoop from Glamour. And if you think black women don’t need sunscreen: think again! How To (And Why You Should) Protect Your Skin From The Sun 1. It’s Not Just About the SPF Level. “Once you go […]

Could you be aging your skin without knowing it? Dermatologists explain the biggest mistakes women make, and how to correct them. YOU DON’T PROTECT EVERY INCH Make sure to rub two teaspoon-size blobs of SPF 30 all over your face, neck, hands, and chest—but don’t forget other oft-skipped spots: “In my practice, I’m seeing an […]

Facials performed by a skin care therapist (also known as an esthetician) is no longer considered a luxury, but a part of the overall maintenance of your skin. As a skin care therapist myself, I can confirm the worthiness of that claim. Although the popularity of at-home facials is on the rise, you don’t get […]