Train yourself to sleep on your back to reduce fine-lines and acne. I’ve been sleeping on my side and face for decades to to a long-standing chronic-pain issue. Upon turning 34 this year, I noticed deep lines in the nano-labial folds, and decided to take action. I made a DIY Face Pillow with paper towels,…
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Winter Beauty Regimen for Hair, Skin, and Nails
Protect Your Hair, Skin, and Nails from the Winter Climate. Although winter is almost over, with the temperatures falling below the freezing point, there are increased opportunities for damage to skin, hair, and nails. As Covid-19 has imposed upon us the daily use of hand-sanitizer and masks, many have discovered that we’re not just combating…
Hard-Water's Effect on Hair and Skin
In my previous post, H2-Oh-No: Hard Water Irritates Skin!, I discussed how hard-water had affected my skin. After noticing and hypothesizing over patches of inflamed flushed areas all over my body, doing some research, and self-diagnosing, I concluded I did not have a sudden bout of eczema, but rather hard-water dermatitis. In a Vogue.com article,…
PH Balance Hair and Skin
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1qxOb4NhtA] Yes, your hair, skin, and genitals all have PH Balances- and when they get out of wack- it affects the area. Your hair looks dull and damaged, your skin could break out, or you could get a yeast infection…and give it to someone else…even men can get them 😱. Some products claim to…
YoDerm Online Dermatology
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyZApk_KR0k] The thought of online consultations with any type of doctor brings Lisa Kudrow in Web Therapy to mind: I was contacted by YoDerm ($10 off, click here) and asked if I’d like to review their online dermatology service (this is not sponsored). For $59, you are consulted by a dermatologist who reviews your…
Natural Beauty Remedy: Eczema and Psoriasis
Studying natural beauty products helped me stop a sudden eczema outbreak! I didn’t know if it was eczema or psoriasis…but looked it up and then remembered the ingredients in Waleda Rosemary Hair Oil help with either! It worked!
Nights In White [Silk]
I’ve long been a fan of satin sheets and pillowcases, and have very recently switched to Silk. It feels very cool, soft, sleek…luxurious, and is great for your skin and hair. Once, I had friends try to have sex on my satin sheets…luckily I caught those fuckers in the act. Bitch, how dare you disrespect…
I scream, you scream…Eyecream!
Like a face serum, eye creams and gels provide a punch of ingredients and moisture. You should apply eye cream before bed and under your makeup but on top of your moisturizer and serum. (Photo: Marie Claire) Eye Creams & Gels I’ve used Peter Thomas Roth Gel: peptides, Benefit Eyecon: targets dark circles and fine…
Skincare Journey & Knowledge 🂌
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BD2yHgTOOM&w=560&h=315] I was lucky enough to have access to the best dermatologists, perscriptions, chemical peels, you name it- I tried it. From the boutique brand name products to the stuff found in your local drugstore- there wasnt anything I wouldn’t try: in fact- I almost did try it all in the process. Salicylic acid washes…
Bi-Coastal Skincare Regimine
I previously posted on my seasonal skincare and makeup switch ups, but can being on one coast or another affect your skin differently? Yes! California’s dry air and difference in climate contrasts south Florida’s humid muggy air. Since returning to Miami, I’ve had to switch from gentler cleansers and washing my face once a…
