YOUR BEAUTY BOX BLOG
Know Your Skin Type?
You know how it goes, everyone is using “that brand”, “that product” and you feel you need to as well! If you don't, you might just be missing out? Right, absolutely! For the very least, make sure you know your skin type, a product that works for a million people, does not necessarily mean it will work for you. Knowing your specific skin type is essential to your skincare routine. It can be especially tricky to figure out your true skin type because it can change over time and can be affected by climate, hormones and...
SPF Is Not Just For Sundayz!
October 15, 2019 As a woman of colour and one growing up in the 80’s I don’t ever recall any hullabaloo about SPF…SPF on myself or anyone else for that matter! My earliest memory of my slight obsession with SPF can be traced back to my years in London. Walking the streets of Oxford circus, stepping into elaborate beauty stores aesthetically displayed with the most amazing array of skincare/bodycare and delicious fragrances. So, needless to say, it was on one of my trips to Oxford Circus that I found myself purchasing my very first tube of SPF. I can’t...
Cellular Turnover And Why It's Important To Keep Moving
July 14, 2019 So a few weeks ago I came across this really interesting micro blog regarding cellular turnover and it got me thinking! While the info might be common knowledge to some, there are still many thousands of women, young and old that struggle with skin conditions that may be caused by a slow cellular turnover rate. In the months to follow my blogs will lead into knowing your AHA's from your BHA's (to name a few) and why these are so good for the skin. In the meantime, I hope this blog will pique your interest into having...
The Next Best Thing In Skincare!
Glowing skin first, make-up second? Or so the saying goes! Whatever it may be, women throughout the centuries have always been in search of glowing, healthy skin. Will our desire and quest for luminous skin ever go away? I doubt it, glowing and luminosity is synonymous with good health and happiness. I believe we are more than just our skin but given as it’s the largest organ in the body, we need to take great care of it...when we look good, we most certainly feel good! My desire for clear, glowing skin goes back for as long as I can...