(This post contains affiliate links. Meaning if you click one of my links and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission, at no cost to you. Thanks for supporting The Melanated Maven!) In my Essential Oils post from a while back, I gave you everything you needed to know about essential oils. From how to choose the…
So far, 2019 has been a busy year of making moves! Juggling planning a wedding and buying a house has been so exciting, but has also been a little bit stressful. I realized that I needed to pack some extra punch in my self care and stat. Using essential oils for self care has been gaining popularity,…
It seems like self care is on everyone’s minds right now. From bookshelves to social media, there is a lot of information detailing just how important it is to routinely take care of ourselves, utilizing all types of self care. And with all that information, it can be overwhelming. So if you feel like you’re clueless about the…
For far too long, I’ve had a love-hate relationship with my oily skin. I’ve tried absolutely everything, from primers, powders, chafing gel (remember that 2-second trend?) to even avoiding moisturizer all together. But depriving my skin of more moisture and leaving it exposed to UV rays wasn’t doing my skin any favors! Because taking care of yourself physically isn’t…
Adding lemon to my water has been a staple in my morning routine for years. But did you know that the lemon wedge pesticides can make you sick? The antioxidants in lemon juice are powerful because they aid in digestion, hydration and the much needed energy boost when I’m up up early. But recently out of sheer laziness,…