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11 Best Body Lotions for Your Body

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The way your skin looks has a major influence on your appearance, african skin is physiologically different from that of other races. With more and more people making the decision to stay away from hydroquinone, kojic acid, and other skin bleaching and lightening lotions, preferring to stick to products that nourish and moisturize the skin naturally, the question looms, “which lotions are best for African skin?” Here are 11 best creams for your body in no particular order 1.  Dove Pro-Age Body Cream Oil Dove is one of the most popular skin brands in the world, and this body cream is one of best cream for fair complexion skin and body. It is a combination of two powerful moisturizers skin nourishing oil and rich hydrating cream. It also contains alpha- hydroxly which eliminates old skin and also sunscreen to protect the skin from harmful rays. 2.  Jergens Shea Butter Deep Conditioning Moisturizer It is blended with pure African Shea butter and other natural ...

An Insight Into Makeup Expiry Dates

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Did you know that makeup products can expire? you might say why don't all our skincare products come with a expiry date? Well, the difficult thing with makeup is that the shelf-life all depends on when a product is first opened, how it's stored and the type of packaging so you'll have to keep track of when you opened them. If you have a hard time keeping track of when you've bought things, just use a Sharpie to write down the purchase date. You should be most careful with water-based products, such as mascara, because of the risk of bacterial contamination, can lead to infection. Symptoms include redness, pain, swelling, pus, pimples or pink eye. Experts recommends being especially vigilant about eye products. If you know how to take care of your cosmetics, your makeup should serve you well.  You can keep your cosmetics germ-free by: Washing your hands before applying. Not sharing makeup. Not adding water or saliva to dilute makeup. Keeping cosmeti...

Best Moisturizers For Oily Skin – Our Top 5 Choices

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Moisturizing is an essential part of every skin care routines. Oily skin just like other skin types should be nourished daily with moisture. It is a common misconception that you do not have to moisturize if you have oily skin. On the contrary, moisturizing oily skin helps normalize oil production and prevent skin issues making it  firm, young and glowing. We have  compiled a list of the top 5 moisturizers for oily skin , take a look at these ones below: 1. Aveeno moisturizer This popular Aveeno moisturizer is oil free and contains salicylic acid to help prevent future acne and breakouts.  It is a non greasy formula that's totally non greasy or heavy.  It works perfect under makeup as it finishes matte leaving the skin smooth and flawless, Skin becomes clearer, softer, and more even-toned after regular use of this day cream. 2.  Clean And Clear Skin Balancing Moisturizer It is oil-free and non-greasy Wakes you up,...

How to Enlarge Hips and Bums Naturally

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The hourglass figure is something most ladies dream of and would do anything to get. If you are too skinny or too overweight, you will have to become dedicated and focused if you really wish to get bigger and wider hips. Butt implants are considered to be an easy way for most people to get their body sculpted just the way they want it, but it needs to be said that if the process isn’t done properly, these implants could cause a lot of trouble.  The question, is very simple; do you really wish to inject unnatural substances in your body just to make it look good?  there are natural and safe ways to get this done You want to look good wearing yoga pants, and by just following the simple processes mentioned below, you will easily be able to do just that! Here are natural ways to get bigger hips and bums 1.  Diet  Keep a check on what you are eating. You don’t want fat deposition on any part of your body. Instead, you want to make it firm. All y...

6Tips for Healthy, Strong Nails

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Taking care of your nails not only improves how your hands look, but also helps you stay hygienic and healthy. You don’t have to visit the salon on a regular basis in order to have beautiful nails. The combination of a well-balanced diet, a thoughtful beauty regimen, and good personal hygiene can give you what you desire. Here are some tips to help! 1. Keep your nails trimmed. Broken nails are painful! They’re also bothersome,. The solutiont to broken nails is to actually prevent them by keeping the nails well-trimmed. Take special care with your toenails. For true nail care, trim your toenails in a straight line and not in a curved manner. Inappropriate toenail cutting, toe injuries and even ill-fitting boots or shoes might result in minute pieces of these toenails splitting up at the corners.  2. Care for your cuticles The cuticle is a naturally tough piece of skin, but it is prone to cracking and drying out painfully when it isn’t kept well moisturized....

6 Reasons You're Losing Your Hair

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The condition of your hair doesn't just affect your looks, it's an important indicator of your health. Everyone loses hair,  It happens during your morning shower, while you're blowing it dry, or when you give it a quick brush and that's normal.  Hair loss may seem like a more prominent problem in men, women are nearly as likely to lose, or have thinning, hair. Most women notice it in their 50s or 60s, but it can happen at any age and for a variety of reasons. Here are six causes of hair loss and how to deal with them. 1. Heredity Female-pattern hair loss, called androgenic or androgenetic alopecia, is basically the female version of male pattern baldness. It mostly occurs in the late 50s or 60s, it can happen at any time, even during teenage years. Typically, each time a normal hair follicle is shed, it is replaced by hair that is equal in size. But in women with female-pattern hair loss, the new hair is finer and thinner - a more miniaturized version of i...

8 Beauty Tips Every Woman Should Know

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Looking your best doesn't have to be complicated or expensive, either . We can look and feel great without spending a lot of time or money. Most of us only need to pay attention to a few basic beauty secrets We have the round up of some of the best beauty tricks every woman must know 1. Green tea  Green tea can be miraculous for your skin . Green tea bags help in reducing swelling and stiffening the skin. When placed over closed eyes, the cooled tea bags can act wonders in getting rid of those disappointing dark circles. Try it and you will know. 2. Sunscreen  While most of us know it reduces the risk of skin cancer, did you also know it's an amazing beauty secret that can help keep skin looking young. Sunscreen blocks out the sun's damaging rays, it also blocks their aging effects. 3. Moisturizer Whether your skin is dry, normal, or even oily, if you can only afford one skin care product, your money will be well spent on a good moisturizer. If s...

6 Stylish Fade Haircuts for Black Men

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There are so many options for these fresh styles from close cropped waves to natural twists to geometric flat tops with retro flair. Black men often opt for a high fade haircut, featuring complete disappearing of hair much higher than the natural lines of hair growth at the temples and back of the head. Here are 6 cool haircuts for black men. 1. Frohawk + Color You can rock this cool cut and bold color. It’s a short frohawk accented with golden tips. 2. Geometric Cut for Men This cut never goes out of style with its urban pulse and freedom for expression with straight or curly thick hair 3. Short Hair + Low Taper This fresh cut has just enough length to create a rounded profile. The skin fade follows the same arc while a line up defines the forehead. 4. Curl Top Fade Go for a haircut that looks modern and features the generation on textures from natural curls to bare skin that blurs the hairline around the ears and at the nape of the neck 5. Deeper...

Top 7 ways to shop on a budget.

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The average household spends about 2% of their budget on clothes. We can make our clothing budget count more by keeping the clothes we love last longer and also spending less on new clothing. To help you make the most of every money you do spend on clothes and even help cut down of that spending, here are some strategies for scoring deals 1. Buy the Clothes That Suit You Best Buying clothes that fit you and look good on you will ultimately end up saving you the most money because you won't need to buy clothes to replace the crappy clothes that don't work for you . One of the best strategies to keep your clothing spending on track while also buying new clothes occasionally is to keep your closet full of clothes that match, and when you find a piece of clothing that you love and looks good on you, buy multiples of it. 2. Get Creative with Your Current Wardrobe Even with a minimalist wardrobe, you can mix up your look every day. One scarf can be tied 25 ways and a tie ...

Top 5 Fashion e-Commerce Sites in Nigeria

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Technological advancements and innovations have led to the preponderance of e-Commerce activities in Nigeria. Nigerians are fashionable people and can spend considerable portions of their income on fashionable items. The top 5 fashion e-commerce sites in Nigeria include: 1. Konga Konga's growth in the eCommerce industry in Nigeria is quite amazing, Konga operates on a pay on delivery system either with cash or the use of a debit system, you can also use konga pay as more convenient and secure method to shop. Konga offers discount on seasonal basis and if you are lucky to visit them as such time you might get a product at half of its original price 2. Jumia Almost everybody in Nigeria knows about Jumia and this shows they make massive sales on this site. Jumia is a reputable online store in Nigeria and trust jumia not to fail you. 3. Payporte Payporte is an online shopping portal in Nigeria which was launched in 2012. Payporte offers products covering fo...

7 Natural ways to get rid of stretch marks

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Stretch marks are visible lines on the skin surface which develops when your skin suddenly needs to stretch beyond the limits of its natural growth rate. Sometimes stretch marks can cover large areas of the body. While pregnancy is the main cause behind stretch marks, other reasons can be, sudden gain or loss in weight, rapid growth, heredity factors, stress and changes in physical conditions.Stretch marks may also develop when you hit a growth spurt as an adolescent. Stretch marks can make you feel self-conscious and uncomfortable about your appearance. Fortunately, there are several natural ways to reduce the appearance of stretch marks. Aloe Vera Aloe vera is effective in the treatment of many skin problems. Its healing and soothing properties can be used to get rid of stretch marks This plant is known for its soothing and healing properties; many people use it to treat sunburn. Break off a leaf from an aloe vera plant and apply the broken surface directly to...

Essential Fashion Accessories For Women

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Every woman needs a few good accessories in her closet. These are the essentials  Keep in mind, you don’t have to have one of each of these pieces; these are just the ones that are the most versatile. Choose which ones fit your preference and style! Necklaces Necklaces are the perfect choice for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a gift for yourself or for a loved one, necklaces are a classic choice that are always loved and appreciated Bracelets Who doesn’t want a little arm candy? when considering which to buy i would recommend bracelets because they fit nicely around the wrist unlike Bangles which always moved around too much Rings Rings are classic and beautiful they create a really pretty and interesting look when put on, you should consider having one Earrings Earrings are the simplest form of jewellery that one can wear. Earrings are part of those jewelry items that you simply cannot go without, as it clearly depicts your character...