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Benefits of Oily Skin- The Japanese Double Cleansing Method

Japanese double cleansing for oily skin problem

All my life I have had a love-hate relationship with my oily skin. I’ve tried EVERYTHING under the sun, from primers to chafing gel (a trend from a few years back) to even, believe it or not, avoiding moisturizer all together. And I’ve learned that that is a NO NO. But I’ve realized that my oily skin has so…

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Rice Water Toner for Glowing, Softer Skin

Time for a DIY Challenge! Have you heard about the new trend of using rice water as a toner for your skin? I just recently came across it and my mom was RAVING about how her skin was glowing and felt more supple and moisturized. Not to mention her co-workers and I had noticed and demanded to know what she…

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Hi, I'm Joanna! Blogger and self-care enthusiast. I created The Melanated Maven as a sacred place for women of color to make their self-care, intuition, & authenticity a priority. That's what true freedom feels like. You are that important. You are worth finding your own freedom. Let's heal together. Click "Start Here" to read about my journey!