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3 African Natural Hair Tips

August 24, 2022 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , , , 1 Comment

Our natural African hair needs a unique form of tender loving care. It took me a minute to figure out how to give my hair the right sort of care and attention, but once I figured it all out through trial and error, I knew exactly how to handle my hair. The journey to care for African natural hair is life-changing and it never ends. I keep learning something new every time I play around with my hair. I love my hair so much that I cringe over time I recall the years of messing around with chemicals to keep my hair straight.

The whole idea of keeping your African natural relaxed and straight is mad. Our hair is not meant to be straight and it was a waste of time for me especially because my hair is so stubborn, fighting it was pointless.

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3 African Natural Hair Tips

Here are 3 quick tips to have in mind when you are caring for your natural afro hair:

  • Wash every week or fortnightly

It is best to wash the natural hair every week or fortnightly to get rid of the build-up of hair care products which can lead to excessive itching and dryness. Our hair is fragile (even though it doesn’t look it) so it needs to be handled delicately and washed as infrequently as possible.

  • Use the right hair care products

As with everything else, it is important to pay attention to the ingredients on the label before buying hair care products because you want to make sure you get the right products for your hair type. I prefer using only natural products and so I make sure the hair care products I use are natural and also cruelty-free.

  • Make sure protective styles are not too tight

I do my own protective styles now so this is no longer an issue for me but if someone else makes your hair, make sure the protective styles are not too tight as that would lead to hair breakage. If it hurts, let your hairdresser while she/he is making your hair as that is usually a clear sign that it is too tight. The last thing you want is to suffer hair loss and a headache just to look pretty.

How do you care for your natural hair? Do share your tried and tested hair care tips. Thanks for reading, commenting, sharing, and liking. Have a great time wherever you are and stay safe.

Dealing With Dry Skin: The Dos And Don’ts

August 6, 2022 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , Leave a comment

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Just how should you deal with dry skin? This guide offers a few dos and don’ts that could be worth following.

Don’t use a water-based moisturiser

Moisturiser is the best way to treat dry skin – but do you know which moisturiser you should be using? If your skin is dry as a result of harsh weather or heat, a water-based moisturiser could be a good option. However, if you’re looking for a product for naturally dry skin, this type of moisturiser may not have much of an impact.

Do use an oil-based moisturiser

Skin that is naturally dry is often the result of a lack of oil. Our skin produces an oil called sebum – however, some people produce less sebum than others. An oil-based moisturiser can make up for the lack of oils in the skin. Choose this if your skin is naturally dry.

Don’t take overly hot baths/showers

Hot water can damage the outer layer of our skin. This can result in it becoming harder and dryer. For this reason, you may want to limit hot baths and hot showers if you have dry skin as they could irritate your skin and make it worse. 

Do practice good skin hygiene

While you may want to reduce hot showers and hot baths, you shouldn’t reduce showers and baths altogether. You still need to clean your skin to get rid of dirt and dead skin cells. Simply use warm water instead of hot water. Be careful when using soap as some soaps can irritate dry skin – look out for soaps that are made for dry skin. 

Don’t pick at dry skin

As much as it may bother you, you should avoid picking at areas of dry skin. This may lead to infection. It could also prevent dry skin from healing and may even lead to long-term scarring. 

Do consider seeking professional advice for serious cases

If large areas of your skin are becoming severely dry and flaky, you may want to consider consulting a dermatologist. Skin conditions like dermatitis and psoriasis can be uncomfortable and debilitating – they typically require more advanced treatment than simply using a moisturiser. There may be prescription medication or treatment procedures available to you. It could be worth looking into these if your dry skin problem is getting serious. 

Don’t smoke

Smoking is very bad for our skin and can make dry skin worse. It can even be a cause of dry skin conditions. This is partly because smoking impairs blood flow, which prevents as much blood and nutrients from getting to the skin. The heat from a cigarette can also dry out the skin on the face. By quitting smoking, you could reduce dryness. 

Do try to avoid stress

Stress can make the skin more reactive and sensitive. This typically increases the risk of skin conditions – those with very oily skin are more likely to develop acne, while those with dry skin may be more likely to develop eczema or psoriasis. If you live a stressful life, try to make time to destress each day to save your skin. 

 




Hair Care Serum Products: Do They Really Work?

July 13, 2022 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , , Leave a comment

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Many forms of hair loss are reversible. The extent of the reversal depends on the cause of the loss, but using a hair growth serum for women or men can bolster new growth.

Serums have a mix of ingredients, including vitamins, minerals, and extracts. Each ingredient serves a distinct purpose; for instance, vitamin A is an antioxidant that fights free radicals and protects against cell damage.

Choosing to use a quality serum can improve your hair growth and stop loss. The benefits you experience will depend on several factors, including the type of hair loss, product ingredients, and lifestyle. However, when all factors align, the results might amaze you.

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Longer, Thicker & Fuller Hair Within a Month

Some hair growth supplements for men and women make bold claims. While people are usually hesitant to believe marketing saying longer, thicker, and fuller hair within a month, some hair growth products do achieve just that.

The key to believing such claims is not taking manufacturers at their word but looking into the science yourself. Some hair growth products use quality ingredients. The recipes are science-backed. Not everyone will experience the same growth rate, but according to many manufacturers, users typically experience new growth within three months.

Also, most hair growth serums and supplements have ingredients that can stop the underlying cause of hair loss. The results vary by consumer and cause of hair loss.

Ingredients Including Apple Stem Cells to Menthol

From niacinamide in skin care to apple stem cells and menthol in hair serums, ingredient labels might have many peculiar sounding products. It is easy to throw away products when unfamiliar with certain ingredients. For example, if you saw horsetail extract, you might discard the product as something strange with random animal products. However, horsetail extract is a plant-based ingredient; specifically, it is extracted from the Equisetum genus.

It is easy to discard products when ingredients sound odd, but if you do the research, you will find that many hair care serums use similar ingredients. The goal is to find a product that uses the right ingredients correctly and scientifically.

Healthy Lifestyle in Combination With Serums and Supplements

Hair serum products are often beneficial. While every user might experience a different result, the products generally work. You can do things to improve the performance of products, including lifestyle changes.

People who smoke, eat poor diets, lack exercise, or keep stressful career positions are more prone to hair loss than people who pursue healthy lifestyles. Quitting bad habits like excessive drinking and smoking, consuming a nutritious diet, prioritizing fitness, and practicing mindfulness are all ways to improve your physical and mental well-being. When your body is healthy, biological processes are usually healthy. Therefore, a healthy body can bolster the effects of hair serums and products.

Hair serums, with the right conditions, can improve hair growth and stop excessive hair loss. You should talk to your doctor before starting any supplement or routine because every person is different. Your doctor can offer insight into the cause of your hair loss and whether hair growth products will work for you. Also, contact a hair growth serum manufacturer to learn more about their process and efficacy.

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