Talc is the uninvited Real Housewive that shows up in all the powder related products.
Even in the powder products that are made for our little queens. Look no further than this recent publication. Studies found talc and asbestos in over 2,000 makeup products sold in the past two years.
Let’s start by talking about why it’s important for you to be properly moisturizing your face. It has been indicated, by some research, that Black skin does lose moisture a bit faster.
But properly hydrated skin helps to reduce skin problems in several ways. One, the skin on our face sheds at a faster rate and needs hydration to repair. Two, it helps to maintain your skin’s overall balance by encouraging elasticity and giving you more youthful looking skin. Third, properly moisturized skin keeps flare ups at bay - because dry skin can cause buildup and clogging of pores.
Read MoreNow, what is it with fibroids and Black women?
Did you know that Black women are 2-3x more likely to suffer from fibroids?
They start to show up at younger ages (when compared to our counterparts) and they are often more severe.
Read MoreWe use an average of 20 gallons of toothpaste in our lifetime, and while we aren’t necessarily ingesting it - the lining of our mouth still allows it’s ingredients to enter our bloodstream. Let’s highlight a few of the ingredients you should be watching for & avoiding and why.
The Safe Cosmetics Act that recently passed in California is what hopefully is the start of a landfall of change across the country.
In this bill there are 24 toxic chemicals that are outlined & have known linkages to cancer, hormone disruption and reproductive harm.
Read MoreWhat in the world is maskne and why must it stop us from being great?
What happens when you are wearing a mask is basically a little inferno of moisture. The result is often a few acne flare ups.
This type of acne is called acne mechanica and is caused due to friction and irritation from pressure on the skin. Makes sense, right?
Read MoreThe biggest thing I hear when it comes to switching to safer in the beauty and personal care products space is - How can I make this as simple as possible? I mean, if the FDA isn’t regulating our products, then how is the everyday person supposed to really know how to dissect labels and an ingredient list??! The second question I hear the most is - What does clean beauty even mean?
Read MoreDid you know that blood pressure issues for Black women develop earlier in life? And more than 40% of Black men and Black women deal with high blood pressure?
What if there is more to the story than obesity and diabetes?
What if high blood pressure can also be linked to using unsafe cosmetics and personal care products?
Read MoreCan you believe it’s already October? I’m a big fan of summer and everything that comes with it, but I also really enjoy that seasonal shift to cool mornings and evenings and the smell of crisp leaves.
I see October as a time of harvest and reflection. It’s a renewal time of the year for me. So I wanted to share some of the products that I (and my skin) are loving right now.
Pregnancy can be such an exciting and stressful 10 months (because let’s be honest, the whole “9 month” pregnancy thing is a lie).
We all know how important nutrition is to the health and development of the baby. That’s why it’s so widely known that pregnant mothers should avoid things like lunch meat, sushi, soft cheeses, etc.
But where in the “get ready for baby” and maternal nutrition handbooks does it list out what we should be avoiding in our skincare products?
Read MoreYour immune system. It’s always something to think about at the beginning of a new season - especially fall. Especially during a pandemic. But what about when you’re thinking about a detox? We focus on a food detox, a stress detox, and even a social media detox. So why aren’t we thinking about the levels of toxins affecting our immune system?
Read MoreI’ve said before that it has been documented that Black women have higher levels of chemicals from cosmetics in our systems. Those higher levels are largely pointing at parabens & phthalates.
Both of these chemicals are known endocrine disruptors. Our endocrine system is the same thing as our hormonal system. Our endocrine system includes our thyroid, adrenals, ovaries, pancreas, hypothalamus and pituitary glands.
Here’s the thing. Cortisol is a hormone that is made in the adrenal glands. It is made during periods of stress (or perceived stress).
Read MoreAs Black women it seems we are always talking about our edges.
Whether they are getting snatched by Beyonce when she graces us with any of her genius or the artistry in which people wear them or when we are talking about their disappearance and need for regrowth.
Edges and Black women are a thing.
Read MoreThe problem with a lot of candles is that they are made of paraffin. Paraffin is a byproduct of petroleum. Petroleum waste is chemically bleached, deodorized and then made into the wax that makes your candle.
Read MoreHot temperatures, and intense UV rays this season will require extra protection for areas of the body exposed to the sun. Therefore, it’s important to add sun care to your daily self-care regimen to keep your skin healthy this season. Ultraviolet radiation emitted from the sun is why it is necessary to use sunscreen to avoid harmful effects on the body such as cancers of the skin, premature aging, sunburn, and wrinkled skin.
Read MoreAlcohol acts as a solvent, preservative, emulsifier, and foaming agent. It is often used to make creams and lotions feel lighter, preserve the overall product and to help ingredients penetrate our skin.
As an ingredient, certain alcohols are known to break down your skin’s protective barrier and leave your skin dry. This only exacerbates oil production & removes the skin's ability to retain moisture. In addition, with dry skin often comes breakouts.
Read MoreOne of the number one skin care concerns for Black women is hyperpigmentation or uneven skin tone.
What is hyperpigmentation?
Hyperpigmentation is basically the overproduction of melanin.
Read MoreSomething nobody tells us about is the harm lurking in the sanitary products we’ve been using month after month, year after year. Many sanitary products often include plastic materials that have harmful effects on embryonic development and can cause organ damage over time.
Read MoreYou’ve seen the words endocrine disruption a lot if you’ve been a part of this community or if you’ve read any of our previous blogs.
But do you know what endocrine disruptors are? Do you know what they do?
Read MoreThe Tiger Lily Foundation is on a mission to educate, empower, support and advocate for young women ages 15-45 years old, before, during and after breast cancer.
Did you know that 30% of Black women newly diagnosed with breast cancer are younger than 50. (compared with 20% of white women)
Also, the rate of death for Black women from breast cancer is 40% higher than what it is for Black women.
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