What can I say about Paula’s Choice liquid exfoliant that hasn’t been said already? It’s a cult favourite for a reason. It’s a fast-absorbing liquid that has been formulated to remove built-up dead skin cells and fight blackheads and breakouts. It’s perfect for combination and oily skin types. The key ingredients listed on the bottle are: SALICYLIC ACID/BHA: it’s primarily an exfoliant that helps to shed dead skin on the surface and inside the pore, and is therefore effective for reducing breakouts and…
The Fountain of Youth! 8 Easy Tips That Are Guaranteed to Shave Years Off Your Appearance
January 30, 2022As I often like to start my posts with a disclaimer, here is one. I am in no way a medical professional, neither have I sailed the Seven Seas in search of the fountain of youth. I am however a fan of the Pirates of the Caribbean… but who isn’t? Moving on. What I will be sharing in this post are tips that have worked for me over the years and have helped me maintain a more youthful appearance. I’ve realised…
My 2 Weeks in Seclusion + Detox and Cleanse Diet. What Were the Benefits?
October 31, 2021A few months ago, I got the urge to go into seclusion. It wasn’t really a new feeling as I’m an introvert and I enjoy my alone time. However, this time the urge was more intense and compelling. It felt almost like my body wanted me to disconnect completely from the world and reconnect with itself. I spoke to my brother about this, and he suggested I research spending a weekend in a monastery. Monasteries are famous for housing nuns…
South Korea is a place where both men and women have similar beauty standards, with expectations of female beauty outweighing male expectations. For the sake of this article, we will be focusing on female beauty standards. The Korean beauty industry is enormous and is growing in popularity worldwide. They offer Women the opportunity to use products not readily found in western stores, and skincare routines that promise glass-like porcelain skin. Another trend that has caught the eye of the public…
2020 vs Afro Hair. Useful Tips I learnt Coming Out of Lockdown.
August 26, 2021This is not a detailed guide on how to grow and maintain your Afro Kinki hair. What I will be sharing here are useful tips I learnt while I was stuck at home during the 2020 lockdown. One thing the lockdown did for me was build my independence. Coming out of the lockdown I realized I was a walking DIY manual. I could do more for myself than ever before. One category I polished up on was hair care. Not…
I would like to start by stating that I am not a weight loss expert or professional. The knowledge I share here comes from years of me struggling to either lose or gain weight. I grew up watching my father workout daily to keep fit and healthy, and I suppose I picked up a few skills from him. I’ve had an interest in working out as early as the age of twelve and I haven’t stopped ever since. One thing I can say I…