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For once I'm not using a moisturizer on my braids and dry scalp could be a serious problem for me. I needed something to clean my scalp and keep it hydrated. To still keep the hair moisturized, I used different techniques. Watch the full video  Here  

Just as bathing with a sponge  is to clean skin,  exfoliating the face is key in getting rid of dead skin cells, dirt and unclogging pores. *The first product I use is a spin brush from vanity planet.  This set has 3 brushes: the daily brush,  the exfoliating brush and the large on is the body brush. The exfoliating brush is too uncomfortable for my skin so I skip using it.  I go for the daily brush.  I use the brush once a week with an exfoliating facial wash or cleanser. *The thing I use is exfoliating scrub: I use the blackhead scrub from Beauty Formulas  I use this once in a while to give my skin a break from chemical exfoliating. The maximum use is once a week for me. Anything else will cause irritation on my skin. Lastly, Third is The Ordinary glycolic toning acid and Cosrx BHA power liquid toner. I use these maximum of two times a week. How do you exfoliate?

The Ordinary brand is such a simple yet effective solution to skin care problems and I've been experimenting with different products from the brand.  I've tried: Lactic acid  Marine hyaluronics  Granactive retinoid  Niacinamide  Vitamin C 23% suspension Hemi squalene oil  Borage seed oil  Glycolic toning solution  The spf 15  Looking at the list, it's amazing what a year can do! I've had most of the serums for more than 6 months and it's certainly worth every penny. I don't use the lactic acid anymore but the others feature in my routine all the time, except Borage seed oil which is for my hair.  Marine hyaluronics  I use this after my toner to hydrate the skin.. I follow with either Niacinamide or vitamin C serum.  I use the glycolic toning solution about 2x a week after cleansing.  Check here   for the reviews of these serums.  The Granactive retinoid is a night serum which has anti aging benefits The last exfoliating product I want to try is the BHA peeling s

This post was inspired by one of my friends who's new to skin care.  1. Wash your hands to get rid of dirt or germs or bacteria.  2. Wet your face to allow easy application of your wash/soap/cleanser.  3. Apply your facial soap or wash or cleanser as directed. Usually, sweeping your face with your wash should last a minute to remove all oils and dirt.  4A.Rinse off your cleanser/wash with water 4B. If you have a facial scrub, follow up with it.  5. Apply your toner whilst your face is still damp. If you are using a medicated toner, still use it at this step.  An example is the clear and smooth acne pimple medication.  6. Apply your tre atment or moisturizers and SPF. 

For the most part, a lot of us do have face washes or soaps or cleansers. However, I've come to realize that a lot of us don't use Facial moisturizers for several reasons.  *We have oily skin so moisturizers will cause more breakouts  *Some think it's not necessary  *Others just don't know what to use  *Some feel it's too much work  Whatever your reason, your skin needs protection and hydration just as your do for your body to prevent early wrinkles. Lack of moisture causes dry skin, dehydrated skin can cause an increase in the oily feeling you have.  1. Moisturizer 2. Sunscreen  3. Exfoliating product As for sunscreens, we tend not to be aware of the damage because of our dark skin. However, sun damage can affect us so we need to protect our skin as much as we can. Lastly, getting rid of dead skin cells and clearing clogged pores is crucial in combating pimples/acne, blemishes and also dark spots can be achieved with exfoliating. Your skin cells are active on a dai

Wondering why your skin still breaks out though you use make up removers? Watch this. I discovered double Cleansing as one of thr best ways to ensure your skin is properly cleaned at the end of the day.  In this video, I show how and why you need to do the double Cleansing Method for your skin to glow! Double Cleansing 

This is the vitamin I've been taking for the last 2 weeks.  The biotin in it is 5000mcg for the 2 gummies taken daily and the collagen content is also very good. The sugar content seems quite low which is a plus for me as well as less starchy than the nature's bounty gummies. I haven't had any break out from taking it  and it's most likely because I take one in the morning and one in the evening. I intend keeping it that way to allow my body utilize every gummy I take.  Fortunately, I'll be able to see how fast my hair will grow as I'm just a few weeks post relaxer. For thr 2 weeks period, I can see some growth sprouting in so I'm hoping for good growth. 

After relaxing the hair, I guess the next thing was to nourish the scalp and aside using the Jamaican Black Castor Oil, I went in for the Design Essentials Detoxifying Tonic. (check shop.ghanaianemprezz.com to purchase one) I applied the detox tonic on dry hair and massaged it into the scalp. It has a lot of slip which I love! I applied diluted conditioner and washed off after some minutes.  I, then, applied Jamaican Black Castor Oil to the damp hair.  Next morning, I sprayed my diy tea mist on the hair and I was simply in love with the feel of my hair.  It was smooth, clean and light. If you have relaxed hair, I'd definitely suggest detoxing the scalp at least after every touch up.  Giving the scalp all the care it needs ensures a healthy environment for more growth hence the reasons why I'm always paying attention to it. In return, my hair grows in faster! 

When you are a mom and a career woman like me, spending time at night putting things in order can be the best moment to nourish your hair. Most deep conditioners require 30 minutes under a steam cap and because we can't spare that amount of time in the morning, doing it whilst sleeping can be a better option.  Now, most deep conditioners complete their work within 30 minutes to an hour hence the purpose of overnight deep conditioning isn't about the deep conditioner working but rather, you saving time! Here's how I do mine.  In the process of taking the night shower, I shampoo the hair and take the shower. I then apply the deep conditioner to the hair. The pwieos between the shampoo and conditioner application allows the hair to dry a bit so that the deep conditioning is done on damp and not wet hair. I cover with the steam cap or shopping bag and follow up with a bonnet. If you share a bed with your partner, be sure they won't mind the smell of the products Lol.  Next

With this year's harmattan being so severe, protective styling is definitely a must. Unfortunately, I can't wear any styles yet with this short hair do what can i do? Right from the wash day, my attention has been on preventing moisture loss. This means from the shampoo process to the sealing process, each step involves maximizing moisture. I probably shampoo once every 2 weeks but I water rinse very often. This keeps the moisture levels up as well as keeping the hair less dirty.  I do well to sprit z the hair each morning before anything is done. With the new growth so thick, getting the hair damp is very crucial for moisture retention. I love length but moisture retention during this time of year is the key to a healthy hair. Another form of moisture retention technique I employ is ensuring that the deep conditioners and conditioners I use are moisture based. The Sheamoisture manuka honey conditioner is amazing at this and I really love.  The next thing I want to invest in is

This is an updated version of how to moisturise and seal your relaxed hair or natural hair.  T his technique can be done in the morning or evening although I prefer doing mine in the evening. All you need are your moisturizers, water and oil or butter.  Click  Here  to watch the full video! 

Dry lips,  ashy feet and skin as well as constant struggle to keep the skin hydrated all battle with is during Harmattan. To begin with,  focus on Hyaluronic acid.  This will certainly be the time to use the HA to the maximum potential! I've also realized that my skin absolutely loves the vitamin C Suspension 23% from The Ordinary too. Thi serum has squalene oil and in this harmattan, the oil keeps the face soft and supple! I'm definitely going to get squalene oil soon to take me through the coming weeks. In addition to the light weight oils, my skin seems to be dryer with chemical exfoliation so I've slowed down the frequency. I'm going to rather do more face mask treatments to infuse moisture into the skin.  The last thing about the harmattan tran is that my skin isn't breaking out. Probably because my face uses up the extra sebum to keep it moisturized against the dry weather. This is the reason squalene oil and other light oils like Argan oil will be of great be

I've been doing a double moisturizing routine to speed up the process of clearing Dark spots as the acne is under control now. The main area of concerns are the cheeks so I use the Brightening Anti wrinkle cream on just the forehead, nose and chin areas.  For the rest of the face, I use Nadinola This has 3% hydroquinone and that makes it extra strength.  I began just 2 days ago so we will have an update in some weeks time. 

Aside being an amazing ingredient for our skin,  salicyc acid can also help exfoliate your scalp. How?  There are shampoos formulated with salicyc acid and they exfoliate the dead skin cells. You'll find the SA in anti dandruff and anti itch products too.  As part of keeping your scalp clean and healthy, you should invest in these products to enable your scalp detox itself too.   When you exfoliate the dead skin cells from the face your products get aborted better and are able to get deeper into the pores.  This is the same principle behind the Salicyc acid in the shampoos..  In addition,  scalp scrubs are also awesome for healthy scalp and I've invested in that too.   The Inkey List has also developed a salicylic acid scalp treatment for exfoliation of your scalp!  Lastly, if you have a salicylic acid based toner, you can use a spray bottle to apply it on your scalp, leave for about 20 minutes and rinse off. Example is The Ordinary glycolic toning solution. You may also use bo

The headache that follows a breakout is how to get rid of the dark spots and blemishes. For us in Ghana, a skin care routine is a recent trend and especially with the influx of affordable Chinese and Korean skin care products. We grow up with using bath soaps to wash our face and body lotion to moisturize our face, sometimes, Vaseline is our go to. Now, if you are reading this, then, it means you've gone beyond that stage and that's a good sign of great things to come. After years of damage and not caring about our skin, you should understand that it will equally take a few more effort to get the skin you need. There are several products on the market targeting fading spots and blemishes but before we jump on them, do remember that you daily routine is essential in achieving results with those products. Getting rid of the spots won't be a matter of days. All you'll need is to combine a few products and definitely some trial and error in order to get your spot free skin.