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Beauty Myth: Black Women Don’t Need Sunscreen

Alicia SuggsUpdated on April 17, 2014April 17, 2014Leave a Comment

For many years a myth regarding sunscreen has been apart of the beauty world, simply put: black women do not need to wear sunscreen. It has been believed that if you possess or have a darker skin tone that your skin magically protects itself from the sun’s harmful rays. Is this truly the case?

This beauty myth is completely false. If you walk outside, sunlight will hit you and your skin will be affected. Now, this doesn’t mean that you need to become like a “dark seeker” from the film, I Am Legend. All you have to do to maintain your gorgeous brown skin is to protect it. Every day that you plan on being exposed to sunlight for extended periods of time, it best to apply a sunscreen product that has SPF 15 formula. Nevertheless, even if you are not in the sun constantly it is still recommended to get in the habit of applying this skin saving product.

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2 Ways to Stop Lipstick Bleeds

Alicia Suggs April 14, 2014April 14, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Lipstick bleeding should be left to Batman’s arch nemesis, the Joker. Anyone else most likely wishes to avoid such a beauty look. Two simple ways to prevent lip color bleeding are:

Line Lips With Lipliner– This is the most common technique, which acts a barrier fencing in your lipstick.
Apply Foundation to Lips First– Doing this will give your lipstick of choice something to attach to keeping it in place like cement.

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Remedy Puffy Eyes Even While Sleep

Alicia Suggs April 14, 2014April 14, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Puffy eyes can be relieved even while you are fast asleep. The key lies in how you position the head. Keep your head in an elevated position when you sleep in order to keep fluid from settling around your eyes.

Did You Know?… Did you know that eating salty foods can cause your body to bloat including the area under your eyes? Reduce your chances of bloat by avoiding salty food consumption.

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Waxing Eyebrows: The Aftermath

Alicia SuggsUpdated on April 14, 2014April 14, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Freshly waxed skin tends to be sensitive and a few things should be avoided to ensure skin doesn’t become further agitated.

Avoid Such Things As:

Liquid Makeup (i.e. foundation/base)

Sunlight

Facial Products that acid based

Avoiding such irritants for the first few hours post wax, will keep any added sensitivity issues at bay. After waxing soothe skin by applying pure aloe vera gel or with tea tree oil.

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Gain Gorgeous Skin With Eggs

Alicia SuggsUpdated on April 10, 2014April 10, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Eggs are not only beneficial to keep you healthy on the inside, they also do wonders on your outside. Let’s breakdown the egg for a moment to really understand the benefits that can be derived from eggs. Eggs when directly applied to the skin can moisturize as well as tighten. More specifically:

1. Egg Yolks: Moisturize
2. Egg Whites: Tighten

Experience these benefits by taking one egg and separating the egg yolk from the egg white. Next, stir the egg whites and egg yolks up in separate containers and then apply the egg yolk mixture to your face allowing it to dry for 10 minutes or until it becomes stiff. Rinse off the egg yolk with warm (not hot) water and pat your face dry. Repeat these steps with the egg whites and in no time you will notice a fresher complexion and tighter pores.

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Milk Does Your Skin Good

Alicia SuggsUpdated on April 8, 2014April 8, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Tip: Natural ingredients make the best skin cleansers due to being free of harsh or harmful additives. Milk, which is known for its soothing benefits, in combination with honey will not only deeply cleanse but help skin retain moisture. Go nature!

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Toweled Up

Alicia Suggs April 8, 2014April 8, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Even the way you dry your skin is important in keeping you looking fresh and beautiful. Never rub your face with a towel, instead gently pat it dry. Rubbing can scratch your skin and cause irritation.

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Should I Color My Hair at Home?

Alicia Suggs April 7, 2014April 7, 2014Leave a Comment

Hair Quickie: Should I color my hair at home? If, you are looking to do a major color change to your tresses it is always best to get it done professionally.

You will want to seek a hair stylist for color if:

1. Your hair is damaged- You never want to inflict more hair pain.
2. Hair is relaxed- Applying chemicals upon chemicals should not be taken lightly. Let a professional do it right so that your hair stays healthy.
3. Plan on going lighter/darker by 3 shades- This is a drastic change and you may not successfully get the look you want out of a store bought bottle.

Therefore, little color changes such as covering gray hairs to blend with your natural hair tint may be done at home, but bigger jobs should always be done by a professional colorist.

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Beauty Foods: Strawberries

Alicia Suggs April 6, 2014April 6, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: While scientists continue to search for the fountain of youth, for now eating right can do wonders for your beauty health. Eating strawberries will help protect the collagen structure of your skin. Collagen is very important since that is what helps keep skin tight and firm. Therefore, eat healthy and your skin shall stay youthful!