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 One thing to know before we get into this article, your skin shouldn’t be the reason you don’t enjoy your big day! Calling on all brides and bridesmaids with sensitive skin.  Here are some tips to have your sensitive skin ready for your wedding. Most people worry about reactions or redness during the application of make-up before their wedding. With this article, you have one less thing to worry about. Ready? Let’s get into it! 1. Talk to your makeup artist One of the mistakes by brides is that they don’t communicate with their makeup artists. Having sensitive skin is not a condition or a problem to be scared of. It is best to tell your makeup artist about your sensitivities. Ensure they use allergy-tested products and fragrance-free products. When your makeup artist has these details, you’re sure you won’t have itchy skin or any reactions on your big day. Also, if you know how to handle your makeup, it’s OK to do it. Or recommend products for your makeup artist to use. 2. Be...

  Most times, the discolouration on our skin can be deceitful. It would have you curious about different skin concerns. It is the same case with dark spots and sun spots.  They are both similar in appearance but are yet very different. Skin spots are any form of discolouration on the body. They vary in size and appear on the skin due to different situations. There are about seven types of skin spots. The focus of this article is on dark spots and sun spots. Here is everything you need to know about dark spots and sun spots. What are dark spots?   Have you ever had one of those moments where you pop on an overly ripe pimple on your face? It is advisable not to pop pimples because of the dark spots they leave on the face. Sometimes, dark spots are a result of constant exposure to the sun. It can also be from hyperpigmentation of the skin. Dark spots are also from hormonal changes, especially in women. As a hormonal change, dark spots happen in small patches of skin discolou...

 Do you avoid wearing short dresses because of your dark knees? Has your knee color ever been of great concern to you? People of all skin tones know the struggles of dark knees.  Melanin is responsible for adding color to our hair, eyes, and skin. It comes with a higher concentration or production of melanin on the knees.  If your knees or elbows are a darker shade than other parts of your body, it is not considered a skin concern medically. However, this article will contain everything you need about dark knees. We will also provide natural home remedies, ready? Let’s get into it!   Causes of Dark Knees   1. Friction on the knees is one of the main reasons for the darkness in that region. When friction is applied to any body part, it activates melanin production. Therefore, consistently rubbing your knees against a surface can lead to a darker skin complexion on the knees. 2. How often do you exfoliate your knees? Dark skin cells can lead to hyperpigmentation ...

 Water is essential to humans. It serves several benefits to our health. Hydration is one word associated with water, especially during skin care.  Most people believe drinking water can give you glowing and youthful skin. Others believe water-based skin care products are enough to keep your skin hydrated. The main question is, does drinking water hydrate the skin enough?  How many cups of water does the average human need for hydrated skin? What exactly is skin hydration? We will answer these questions in this article while also sharing the benefits of water to the skin. Ready? Let’s dive in! What is skin hydration? Hydration is the ability of our skin to absorb moisture from the air. The skin needs the presence of water to make it possible to absorb moisture and other nutrients.  There are several ways to hydrate the skin besides drinking water. Some of them include – Sleeping for about 9 hours – Eating a healthy and balanced diet – Using gentle skincare products, ...

The routine has become a rave in the fashion industry. It is a skin treatment that people believe gives a healthy and glowing result.  Ice has been in the skincare industry for decades. It helps to reduce inflammation and also tightens the skin. Though it promises several benefits to the skin, there are also cons to using ice on the skin. This article will inform you about facial icing and how to get your skin glowing after application. Ready? Let’s dive into it! What is Facial Icing? it is a type of treatment for the skin that helps reduce inflammation and soothe redness. It is a form of cryotherapy. Most skincare experts use cryotherapy to treat skin conditions.  It is the process of exposing your skin to cold or near-freezing temperatures for a period. When the skin is numb from facial icing, it causes blood flow underneath the skin.  Therefore it leads to an even skin tone due to the low temperature. Facial icing exfoliates, controls blemishes and soothes redness on ...