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For the second time in this blog's life, we're moving! First time was from Blogger. Now we're moving to our permanent home on a Wordpressed.
Effective immediately, no posts will be written here. Please update your reader with the new blog address: http://radiant-brown-beauty.
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Today's Friend Friday topic is about posting on outfits and deciding what to wear. For me that topic is a snooze so I won't be participating.
BUT I did want to share with you some of the posts written by bloggers that I absolutely adored.
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There are many different ways to examine your skin's appearance. Let's make a comparison to jewelry. If your skin was a piece of jewelry what would it be?
Look at the descriptions of the following 6 types of jewelry. Then look in the mirror and examine your skin. Take a look at your face and your body.
Which jewelry item(s) describes your skin's appearance (it may not be what you think and can be a combination)?
Let me know in the comments section.
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The word is out and I've heard from my friends over at TotalBeauty.com that Purple, Red, and Khaki seem to be the colors for the season. So, let's examine these 3 colors and what they mean for your appearance.
All Shades Baby
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There are many measures of success. Some measure success based on how much money they make. Others, on how much attention they get.
Only you can truly measure your success in an area. It's starts off with the goals you have set for yourself. If you set a goal to lose weight, then your success comes when you have lost some pounds.
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I'll bet when you read the title of this blog post, your mind went places it shouldn't have!
Well, sorry to disappoint you naughty girl! (or guy)
When I mention nude and yum in the same sentence I'm referring to the Organic Shea Lip Butters from Blended Naturals.
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I don't usually post on Saturdays but hey, it's a new year! It's also time to do some new things to become a better you. Everyone focuses on the "New Year, New You" theme but if you are going to be realistic, it's not all that easy to become a totally new person. In fact, it's virtually impossible unless you've been
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2010 is just about over and it's our final Friend Friday of the year. It's befitting that Katy at ModlyChic have us fashion/beauty bloggers examine our 2010 blogging and what changes should take place in 2011. That's what people do at the end of a year.
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Can you believe it? 2010 is almost over. I've taken some time to rest and it's just about time to get back to business.
Before I jump back in to sharing the tips, products and resources to continue helping you look your most radiant, I wanted to share the 10 beauty blogs I have found to be most helpful and most resourceful (besides this one hee hee).
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Every now and then I'm asked to review a product manufactured by a large corporation. I don't do it often because most of the products contain ingredients that I don't particularly care for nor would recommend.Below you will find my unbiased review of Neutrogena's Anti-Residue Shampoo.
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It's the holiday season and a time for getting all made up. Of course, you should be looking your best whenever you go out but especially now when you'll be the bell of the ball! (OK that was real southern and I'm from New York. Not sure where that came from)
Moving right along, I have a special gues post today from JTwisdom over at
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It's finally complete. My new share all ebook on the top 3 Celebrity Beauty Secrets for Flawless Looking Skin.In this ebook I share:
- How your favorite celebrities make their skin look almost flawless
- The one item you need in your beauty bag for instant radiance
- 6 practical tips to create radiant looking skin.
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I recently wrote a guest post over at Bubbling With Elegance called "Holiday Beauty Tips for A Stunning New You". It was written to help you take your look to a new level so you can sachet through all your social events in style!
Here are the highlights:- Accentuate your features
- Bring back sassy to your do
- Embrace shimmers and bronze
- A Princess manicure
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After the long holiday weekend, I'm all tuckered out!
That's why I am privileged to have a special guest post written by Kayla from Internal Sequin Issues:
Hello Michelle’s faithful followers! I am so excited to be guest posting for her today.
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The Online Shopping Mall is Hosting a Blog Party from November 29th (Cyber Monday) thru December 1st.
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First off, Happy Thanksgiving! I pray that you and your family enjoy the time and have much to be thankful for. Now on to today's post:
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Welcome to another Fashion Beauty Friend Friday, gracious started by ModlyChic!Today's topic is somewhat connected to what was featured last week:
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The other day I was reading an article over on Mind Wash: Make Me Over, Make Me Beautiful. Ellen really brings up some compelling issues about beauty including cultural beliefs.
Exposing what truly makes one beautiful is what the focus of this blog is all about:
- Is your skin healthy?
- Is your skin tone even?
Beauty Is Skin Deep
What about features? Full lips, chinky eyes, straight hair and voluptuous breasts.
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When I started this blog, I hadn't a clue what I wanted to write about. Other than introducing you to the Blended Naturals line of ethnic cosmetics, I was left wondering what else I could possibly write about. -
There's been much talk about the topic of Going Natural. This past Friday's Friend Friday post shined a light on the subject.
Let's examine it a little deeper by discussing the benefits of using products with organic oils in them.
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My last post for Fashion Beauty Friend Friday shared information about me. Today's Friend Friday Topic is more interactive.
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How about you? Do you know a beautiful woman of color? You can even nominate yourself.
It's still time to nominate someone for this honor. There are 12 days left.
Here's what the winner will receive:
- A sample gift set of Blended Naturals products
- Honorary certificate
- A t-shirt that identifies the beautiful woman of color with a slogan that reads "I am Beautiful Because of What I Do.
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What's pretty cool about being a provider of handmade cosmetics is I get to meet so many other wonderful women in the same or similar industries.These women (and men) work really hard to produce products that are unique and beautiful.
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Being new to the group of Fashion Beauty Friend Friday bloggers, this is my first post. Woo hoo! I'm honored to be a part of this group of bloggers.
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So what's all this buzz about clay? I read a comment on a facebook fan page (Black Girl with Long Hair) about using Rhassoul clay for hair treatments. Now, I must admit I had no idea what Rhassoul clay was. So, I looked it up.
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Finally, I am able to write this blog post that has been brewing in my brain for days!Working a day job is difficult while running a business. While at work I often think, "I've got work to do." LOL funny right?
I'm not complaining.
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When it comes to beauty and skin care, you'll never know it all. It's one of those topics that's ever expanding.Here at FreshRadiantSkin.com, I share a lot about natural ingredients and nature based products.
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Witch hazel is an age old remedy for a number conditions. Below, you'll find 9 ways you can use it for skin care but before I share those ways, how about a quick overview on what Witch Hazel actually is (click that link if you are really anal and want a 3 page definition)?
Witch Hazel Make Up
Not many people know what Witch Hazel is made of.
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Hola Chicas, Bibis, and Onnas!
If you aren't bilingual like me (although I only know about 10 words outside of English), I just greeted you with beautiful words from 3 different ethnic languages.
You probably already know that Chica is a Spanish word meaning girl.
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Exfoliation is one step you can't skip if you are going to have radiant skin. Since Blended Naturals doesn't yet have a new facial exfoliation product, you need to know what can take care of your skin.
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Trying to get rid of physical scars seems like an uphill struggle. Depending on where the scar is located, it can be devastating.
While plastic surgery is an option to remove a scar, there are safer and more natural methods.
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There are so many beneficial natural skin care ingredients, I could write about one per week and not live to share them all.
I can however make my best attempt! Today, I will share the benefits of Hemp Seed Oil with you.
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Today I read about a movement called the Green Monster movement. It sounds like some sleezy, slimy thing but it's not. The movement is all about embracing green living through the foods we eat. (Side note: This is greatly beneficial for promoting clearer skin.)
The interesting thing about what I read is that it was posted on a website entitled, "
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If you suffer with dry skin, you are going to want to read all about this natural skin care ingredient that helps your skin absorb moisture like a sponge!
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What women will do for beauty.
I just read an article over at Flourish Over Fifty, and I must say it was a right on spot.
Women across all ages and ethnicities are seeking quick fixes for trying to look younger or appear thinner.
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The skillful weaving through a host of natural ingredients that benefit your skin continues.
Next on the examination table is Glycolic Acid.
Glycolic Acid is an AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) fruit acid peel.
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When I first stumbled on the words Kukui Nut, it reminded me of some crazy. That's because it sounds a lot like Coo Coo Nut. Get it? aka a crazy person?
Anyway, I'm not going to go through a lengthy explanation about the history of the Kukui Nut. I'll also dispense with all of the other stuff that you could care less about.
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Benzoyl Peroxidice. Salicylic Acid. Sulfur. Resorcinol. All popular ingredients for fighting acne.
Tea Tree Oil. Lemongrass. Chamomile Extract. All natural ingredients for fighting acne.
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There's a lot of talk about exfoliation. Women everywhere long for smoother more even textured skin.
Yet, not many women know much more than exfoliating with a little sugar or other coarse material to get the job done.
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Stay Connected with Your Youth
When you are young, preventing wrinkles is one of the last things you worry about. You have a ton of time to enjoy your youth so why worry about wrinkles right? WRONG.
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Flawless skin is unrealistic for most women. Factors like age, genetics, diet and environment all contribute to the health and condition of your skin. However, regardless of these factors you can greatly improve your skin's appearance by using products with certain skin care ingedients in them.
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After making it through some family issues (my son's health concerns), I'm finally ready to announce the Beautiful Woman of Color for the month of July. She is:
Pamela Jamea
Pamela was chosen to be the Beautiful Woman of color for the month by Wanda Eagle.
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It's no secret. Women of color tend to age more gracefully than Caucasian women. A lot of that has to do with our pigmentation which helps provide some natural sun protection and protection from other elements.
However, just because you have beautifully pigmented skin doesn't mean you are immune to skin damage.
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by Michelle Howard
Do you often get ashy patches on your arms or legs? Maybe you start your day all lathered in what you think is a great moisturizer only to return home dry and ashen.
Well, help is here.
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Falling a bit behind due to family obligations, I've decided to announce July's Beautiful Woman of Color on the 15th.
Also, going forward all winners will be announced on the 15th of the month.
If you know of anyone within the US or Canada befitting of the Beautiful Woman of Color award, nominate her
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If you want to have and maintain healthy skin, you'll need to use the right products for your skin type. But even moreso, you'll need to make sure you are using them correctly.
Many women, (especially women of color) struggle with knowing what types of products to use as well as how often.
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by Michelle Howard
"Nobody sees a flower -- really -- it is so small it takes time -- we haven't time -- and to see takes time, like to have a friend takes time." Georgia O'Keefe
I never thought I'd be requoting anything by Georgia O'Keefe but this statement rings true for really all you dare to do in life.
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by Michelle Howard
People are constantly looking for a long list of benefits when buying skin care products and rightfully so. However, you set yourself up for disappointment if you think you can find a product to take care of your skin that answers it all:
Does it moisturize?
Does it protect my skin from the sun?
Will it even my skin tone?
Does it minimize oil production?
Does it prevent wrinkles?
Does it make me look like Beyonce? No way in.
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by Michelle Howard
Are you annoyed with leaving the house looking your polished best only to catch a glimpse of your face in full oily t-zone glory?
You're then left feeling like you can't stand too close to people for fear that they may catch a reflection of themselves in your forehead!
OK, maybe that's a stretch but the annoying oily t-zone are just doesn't quit.
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I'm pleased to announce this month's winner of the Beautiful Woman of Color Contest. She is Mother Ruby Muhammad.
This announcement comes a little late due to my son being in the hospital.
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by Michelle Howard
The other day I was riding in the elevator at work and saw a message on the Captivate screen about sunscreen and how it's not government regulated. The message also said that many popular brands of sunscreen are not even effective. Why am I not surprised?
Even though there are many sunscreen products that may not be effective, that doesn't mean you should do without it altogether.
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by Michelle Howard
When it comes to buying skin care products, you'll be hard pressed to find products with no fragrance. Most moisturizers and even cleansers contain fragrance in them because that fragrance is used to mask the scent of the other ingredients in the product that don't smell very good.
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by Michelle Howard
A few days ago I shared with you how you need to make sure your summer moisturizer has humectants in them. Now, let's flip it a bit and look at another popular skin care ingredient...Emollients.
What you don't need in your skin care products is emollients.
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by Michelle Howard
Your skin care routine should be simple: Cleanse, Tone, Moisturize and..........Exfoliate. It doesn't matter if you are a woman of color or not.
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by Michelle Howard
Every now and again, I stumble over what to write about. Radiant ethnic skin? How to Pick a Good Moisturizer? After all, how much can one talk about when it comes to taking care of your skin?
I can tell you about the various skin types and how to care for them.
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by Michelle Howard
Cleanliness is next to Godliness. Wait. That's not in the Bible. Some human said that! Not sure who but there's no question that being cleaning (physically and spiritually) ranks high (although not as high as being Godly). Since, this isn't a spiritual blog, let's focus on the physical part of cleanliness and taking care of your skin.
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by Michelle Howard
Full coverage foundation, glizy eye shadows, and shiny glosses...What a beautiful combination for glitz and glamour (when applied correctly). Wearing make-up is most effective when seeking to enhance your outer beauty. -
I'm pleased to announce this month's winner of the Beautiful Woman of Color Contest. She is....Clair Lane!
Clair was nominated by someone who has this to say about her:
"Clair is beautiful because she cares.
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by Michelle Howard
Let's face it. We all want to look good and make-up helps us to achieve a look that can't otherwise be achieved without it. The challenge comes with finding the right colors for your skin tone and eye color.
Maybe you want to try deep dark colors or brighter colors with shimmer on your eyelids.
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When it comes to natural skin care products, there are so many to choose from but do you really know if the ingredients in the products are ingredients you want to use on your skin?Blended Naturals is a 99-100% natural skin care line. Most of the products are 100% natural while a few have a miniscule amount of preservative to combat micro-organisms.
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by Michelle Howard
With the multitude of skin care products available on the market, it's sometimes difficult to figure out which products are the best for your skin.
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On April 1, 2010 the first Beautiful Woman of Color contest winner, Brenda Williams was chosen. Brenda was nominated by her daughter Keisha Williams. Here's why Brenda was chosen (based on her daughter's own words):
"My mother, Brenda Williams, has always dedicated herself to helping others. Primarily the elderly. She is a single mom working a full time job and still finds time to volunteer at the local food bank and church.
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By Michelle Howard
A short post today no doubt but still impactful for so many. Mother's Day is just around the corner.
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By Michelle Howard
Mother's Day is soon approaching. Have you picked up your gift for mom yet? If not, have you at least decided what it is that you want to get her? If not, I hope the following proves helpful....you should be able to get a gift from this list (for mom or grandmom!)
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It's my pleasure to share with you another resource. As women of color, our sensitive skin needs extra care and how wonderful is it to find information across the web to help support that goal. Check out what "Beautify Naturally: 10 Nontoxic Ways to A Beautiful You" has to offer:
* Learn how to beautify naturally the nontoxic way!
* Discover secret tips to smooth skin, reduced lines and wrinkles, and acne treatment
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by Michelle Howard
is the season to-honor mommy fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la (was that enough la's?)
Mother's Day is just a few short weeks away.
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The days are getting longer and the sun is shining brighter. Pretty soon, the beach will be calling your name.
That's all well and good as long as you remember some crucial things to enjoying the outdoors:
1) The sun is at it's hottest between mid day and 3pm.
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As we wrap up our celebration of ethnic skin, I want to conclude the month by offering 15% off ALL products at www.freshradiantskin.com
Just use coupon code ETH10 at checkout ~~~> www.freshradiantskin.com good thru April 5th Only. -
It's no secret that people with sensitive skin appear to be allergic or "sensitive" to just about every product on the market. At least the commercial ones (that's me being coy)...
In celebration of ethnic skin care month, I've been highlighting the various skin types along with providing product recommendations and tips to care for the specific types.
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Have you ever heard the term, "The best defense is a good offense?" Well, that can be applied to just about everything in life. Let's apply it to our skin care regimen.
If you struggle with acne like I did, you are not alone. I thought it was because of me. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that approximately 85% of people in America have problems with acne.
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Isn't it something when you think you've escaped a common problem known to mankind that affects just about everybody only to find out that it got you in the end?
Now, I'm not talking about some communicable disease but rather a common skin condition that everyone in every race experiences at some time on another.
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Acne is a common problem amongst women of color. Could it be our spicy culture or just our spicy nature?
Probably neither but in any event, acne is common and more times than
not, we try to do too many things at once to remedy the problem.If you suffer from acne, just as if you were trying to lose weight, don't try to do too many things at once to get rid of it.
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Ethnic skin care month is almost half over and I wanted to start giving out the freebies.
Today, we begin with the Dry Skin folks. You can pick up the first in a set of 3 mini guides to skin care as a token of my appreciation for sticking around!
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Among the many skin conditions that women of color experience, dry patches are probably the most common. The rest of the body may be dry but there are certain concentrated areas that tend to be even more dry. This could be the result of a number of conditions. Eczema is one but the other is Seborrhea dermatitis.
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Just wanted to give you a heads up that I will be shortly distributing some free mini skin care guides for the various skin types so look out for that.
We are in our second week of Ethnic Skin Care Month and I hope you are learning as much about women of color's skin care concerns and needs as much as I am. It's funny how just when you think you knew it all, there's something new to be learned!
So, look out for your skin care guides.
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So for all the ladies out there that blog, I wanted to share a little something extra special with you. One of the reasons I'm sharing it is because I had a bit of trouble with it myself at first. Blog Mommas:
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Eczema is another common problem in women of color,
especially black women. Our skin is inherently dry by nature. Couple
that with dietary factors and eczema is the result.While many people view eczema as an external disease, it's actually internal. Muscle response testing can get to the root of what foods are causing you to have a reaction that's appearing in your skin.
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With March being Ethnic Skin Care month, I will be examining and providing solutions to the many problems us women of color face. The first one I'd like to examine is Hyper-pigmentation.
Hyper pigmentation by definition is an excessive deposition of bodily pigment. In other words, the skin appears with too much pigmentation in it which is usually the result of an injury to the skin, including picking pimples! Of course, hyperpigmentation can also be the result of various diseases.
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While women of color come in beautiful shades and tones, with that beauty comes some common skin issues that need to be addressed. Over the next month as we celebrate Ethnic Skin Care month, I will give an overview of some of the most common skin conditions that affect ethnic skin.
Along with an overview of the skin conditions, I will share some natural remedies that are affordable and have proven effective for many.
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Black History month just ended but I think it's important to keep it going with a more specific focus on skin care for women of color. That's why I'm deeming the month of March as "Ethnic Skin Care Month."
Ethnic skin care month is not just about women of African descent but also Latinas, Native Americans and ALL women of color. We have special skin care concerns and addressing them during the month of March is what Ethnic skin care month is all about!
Going forward, beginning this year 2010 Reviyve LLC will be recognizing women of color and our specific care needs every March. -
Welcome to the new blog platform for FreshRadiantSkin.com
Currently, the blog for this site is located at www.freshradiantskin.blogspot.com but I will be migrating the blog to www.freshradiantskin.com/blog
In order to seamlessly migrate the blogs, I will post on both locations but as of May 1, 2010, all blog posts will be made here at www.freshradiantskin.com/blog
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