I've written a little about several skin problems I've had over the years and as such I try to stay away from any allergens that might trigger said skin issues, using as many natural products as I can find, but this hasn't been easy.  Enter Oodee, a new brand on the market that is set to change the way we think about skincare with their Allergen Neutral™ formula.  I discovered Oodee through a work colleague and was very intrigued by the idea of making your skincare just like your food -- free from allergens.  Oodee asks "if you wouldn't put it in your mou ..read more

Hello lovely AfroDeities,  I thought Iwrite about my latest instore/online finds: the Shea Butter products at the Body Shop. There are several Body Butters, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Mist, Hand Wash, Eau De Toilette and even 100% Shea Butter. The Body Shop 100% Shea Butter is Community Fair Trade in its purest form has been carefully whipped to create a creamy, melting texture. It has been expertly handcrafted by Ghanaian women, who have used shea butter to  nourish dry skin and hair for generations. This moisturising, multi-purpose butter can be used on the body, hair, face an ..read more

    Ransford Quaye from Pixabay The winter is a time of the year that our skin can take a beating from the elements. The wind and rain can do more than ruin our makeup. If you would like to make it to the new year with flawless skin, check out our top tips to ensure that your skin stays glowing during the winter months. Moisturiser The cold winter wind can do a great job of drying out our skin so it is important that we use a daily moisturiser to ensure that it doesn’t get damaged. The cold weather has a habit of drying out our skin and we don’t notice until it is too late. Make su ..read more

    Ransford Quaye from Pixabay The winter is a time of the year that our skin can take a beating from the elements. The wind and rain can do more than ruin our makeup. If you would like to make it to the new year with flawless skin, check out our top tips to ensure that your skin stays glowing during the winter months. Moisturiser The cold winter wind can do a great job of drying out our skin so it is important that we use a daily moisturiser to ensure that it doesn’t get damaged. The cold weather has a habit of drying out our skin and we don’t notice until it is too late. Make su ..read more

We tend to think that aging is a natural process, governed by the laws of biology. It’s a ticking clock that runs down every day until we finally pass on.  But the more you investigate the topic, the more you discover that this way of viewing it just isn’t accurate. It’s not a deterministic process but rather something that we express as time goes by.  Pexels - CC0 License This view of aging seems a little strange when you first hear about it. We’re so used to the inevitability of it that the idea that you could somehow do something about it is offensive to our senses. But that’s ..read more

We tend to think that aging is a natural process, governed by the laws of biology. It’s a ticking clock that runs down every day until we finally pass on.  But the more you investigate the topic, the more you discover that this way of viewing it just isn’t accurate. It’s not a deterministic process but rather something that we express as time goes by.  Pexels - CC0 License This view of aging seems a little strange when you first hear about it. We’re so used to the inevitability of it that the idea that you could somehow do something about it is offensive to our senses. But that’s ..read more

When it comes to your face, you should always remember that this is the part of your body that sees the weather first. The wind, sun, hot or cold all touches your face before anything else. There are so many ways that you need to look at caring for your face before any other body area - especially when you are living in extreme climate conditions. The way in which you care for your skin depends very much on the type of skin that you have. Someone with oily skin will care for their face differently from someone with dry skin, and it's important that you know the best way that you should be ca ..read more

  Trying to find the right skincare routine for your skin tone is not always easy, and if you are struggling as a woman of colour to get the right routine down for your skincare, you are not alone. The good news is that you don't have to go too far to get your skincare routine in place - in fact, you can find much of it in your kitchen. From the extra moisturising needed to how you wash your face, you'll know that our skin types may differe slightly from the mainstream. It doesn't have to be a huge issue though and once you have it down, you'll be indulging in the best from Zo Skin Hea ..read more

  We live in a visual world. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the portraits we share of ourselves are a chapter of the story that makes up our lives. With so many people having access to high-quality cameras, photo editing software, trying to look our best in a photo can be an intimidating endeavor. If you find yourself struggling to get that perfect snapshot, here are some helpful tips for how to look pretty in each photo you take. Give Your Hair a Touch-Up Giving your hair a little TLC before taking a photo can boost your confidence and ensure you’re looking and feeling ..read more

We've all been there, dry hair that is lack lustre and we just cant seem to get moisture into it. Sometimes the problem cant be treated from the outside only. You are probably already aware of the multitude of hair products that you can get to help you create the style that you want. Hair masks that hydrate and revitalise damaged ends, curl defining products that give your hair the bounce you love, and so much more can be used to get you closer to the hair that you want. Topical products aren’t the only things you should be using to fully nourish your hair, though. There are a variety of th ..read more