Guest Post by Allie Cooper, freelance blogger No skincare routine is complete without cleansing your skin. If you skip this first crucial step, there’s no proper way for you to completely rid your pores of bacteria, grime, and makeup — leading to irritation and other problematic skin conditions.…
Category: Lifestyle
Why Black Women Should Go To Therapy
Remember when mental health used to be such a taboo subject? When it seemed like therapy was only for anyone who was clinically depressed or suicidal? Well luckily, our generation (I’m not too fond of the word millennial…) seems to be a bit more open to tackling our…
Activated Charcoal For Oily Skin + DIY Mask Recipe
Activated Charcoal For Oily Skin Now I know I seem late to the game, but let’s talk activated charcoal for oily skin! In the past, it has mainly been used to counteract chemical and food poisoning. But the last few years, I’ve been peeping products that are…
New Birchbox Kits for Black Women: See What’s Inside!
If you’re a black woman into skincare and makeup, chances are you’ve definitely run into the following problems: Lack of foundation ranges, hair products with damaging chemicals (…sulfates, anyone?), and dealing with the constant hunt for a nude lipstick that won’t have you looking like a clown. So the idea of…
3 Pure Essential Oil Brands That You Can Trust
(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…