We all have childhood experiences that have etched a permanent mark in our brain- no matter how favorable - or not they are. Yet studies show that negative, traumatic experiences during childhood are linked to long term health and behavioral complications. …
Most of us try to do what's best for our skin - cleansing and moisturizing regularly and gently exfoliating - especially when it comes to our faces. However, despite our best intentions, everyday life can wreak havoc on the sensitive …
African Americans experience higher rates of diabetes than any other racial group. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Minority Health, African Americans are 60% more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes than their white …
But it's time to think differently. 79% of women think face care is more important than a body skin care routine.In reality, any skin anywhere on your body can become dry and unhealthy. Though your face is what you show …
Changing your skin care for warmer and cooler climates. Seasons Change. So Should Your Skincare.Wherever you live in the world, it's likely you'll experience some change in the seasons. Whether it's from extreme hot to extreme cold, or just hot …
Theobroma cacao seed butter, also known as cocoa butter, has emollient properties, which means it has great moisturizing abilities. Shea butter, which often is extracted from nuts on the African shea tree, is another ingredient that can help to eliminate …
Cold weather can take a serious toll on the skin, causing irritation and dryness. The cold temperatures, wind, low humidity, and dry indoor heat all contribute to water evaporating from the skin and leaving it dry. A few changes to …
Discover healthy skin tips tailored for different skin types. Most of us strive to keep our skin looking great. However, with so much advice out there it can sometimes be difficult to know what skin care routine will give the …
Find relief from extremely dry skin – a temporary condition. Genetics aside, it’s cause by a combination of external factors that contribute to a lack of moisture in the skin cells. So what are the signs of dry skin? How …
The yoga and wellness space lacks serious diversity, but women of all color are changing the landscape and increasing representation in the industry. Alicia Ferguson and Paris Alexandra created BK Yoga Club; a Brooklyn-based, Black-owned body positive yoga studio on …
Catherine Coleman Flowers Climate activist, environmental health researcher and author Catherine Coleman Flowers has made it her mission to prove that the climate crisis is about our health and access to basic sanitation rights just as much as it is …
As discussions of systemic racism and diversity in all spaces continue, the subtler forms of racism - like microaggressions are rising to the surface in conversations as well. Microaggressions is defined as daily subtle verbal, behavioral or environmental indignities - …