Even as we continue to celebrate ‘Black don’t crack’, let’s keep in mind the wisdom laden words of this all-time fashion icon – “Nature gives you the face you have at twenty; it is up to you to merit the face you have at fifty.” ~ Coco Chanel Truer words have never been said. A…
Very often, people say ‘If only I could get the skin of my dreams, I’d so cherish it. I would do EVERYTHING to maintain it!’.Well, guess who is standing between you and that wish….? you of course. There are habits that have more deleterious effects on your skin than you would realize. Even the world’s…
In the previous post from the series, we mentioned one of the skin concerns when it comes to outdoor exercise – sun exposure. Therefore, the best advice is to avoid exercising outside during peak sun time, between 10 am and 4 pm but If you have to work out within this time, wear clothes that cover…
Exercise helps nourish skin cells and keep them vital by increasing blood flow. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to working cells throughout the body including the skin.In addition to providing oxygen, blood flow also helps carry away waste products including free radicals from working cells. Contrary to some claims, exercise doesn’t detoxify the skin. The…
Many people spend a lot of time and money slathering on creams and using skincare products to improve their skin, but beautiful skin begins with a healthy diet. Like other organs in your body, your skin needs nourishment to be at its best too. Foods get digested and broken down into vitamins, minerals and amino…
Staying Adequately Hydrated Hydration simply means to replace the water in the body through drinking water, eating food and fruits with high water content. Our body depends on water to survive because every cell, tissue, and organ needs water to function properly. For example, your body uses water to maintain its temperature, remove waste products…
Your Role The common saying “Black Don’t Crack” is true, however, if you don’t take care of your skin, your black would CRACK! This applies to all skin colour, race and gender. Genetics can play a role on how your skin looks but you must also play your own role to maintain your ‘good’ skin….
During the dry season, it becomes pretty obvious when the skin is not properly taken care of. The skin looks really dry, flaky and sometimes, whitish and this is exactly why most people dread the dry season. However, in the video below, Dr Hilda teaches 4 simple skin tips for dry harmattan season. They are so simple, you will…