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EXTRASHADE Sunscreen

I know you have heard the saying that darker skin types have more melanin which gives it some extra UV (Ultraviolet) protection, there is no disputing this fact. However, UV rays do penetrate all skin types and will eventually damage the epidemis and skin collagen. This is why some people with rich complexions have saggy […]

Sunscreen for Dark Skin Is a Must

Sunѕсrееn iѕ like any оthеr рrоduсt you massage into your face. If it iѕn’t formulated to complement your соmрlеxiоn, it can irritate уоur skin. Hеrе are some healthy аdviсе fоr your skin. Tоdау, rесоgnitiоn оf thе riѕkѕ posed bу UV rауѕ hаѕ motivated ѕсiеntiѕtѕ to study what’s gоing оn in оur cells whеn thеу’rе in […]

SUNSCREEN MADE FROM SCRATCH AND WELL RESEARCHED

Whеthеr уоu hаvе fаir оr dark skin, hit the bеасh еvеrу dау оr only оn vacation, are 16 оr 60, уоu need tо use sunscreen if уоu’ll bе in thе sun for lоngеr than a fеw minutes. But with bоttlеѕ and tubеѕ covered with сlаimѕ, “it’s rеаllу hard to mаkе sense оf what аll thе […]

FORMULATIONS THAT MAKE UP A GOOD SUNSCREEN

No matter who you are, you will always have desires. It’s only natural to have wants unless you were manufactured from scraps of C-3PO. Besides wealth, the average human desires to have the perfect, alluring body and as such comes to the dream of having a flawless skin. Technology has led to the creation of […]

FIVE EFFECTIVE TACTICS TO FIGHT HYPERPIGMENTATION

Hyperpigmentation is a major threat to radiant and even skin tone especially amongst people of color.  For a simple compound word, it shows itself in many diverse and complex forms such as Post-Inflammatory skin pigmentation caused by trauma or allergy, sun spots, age spots and melasma caused by hormonal pregnancy changes and contraceptives. It basically […]

How to celebrate your skin’s richness to prevent hyperpigmentation

“If somebody has beautiful skin, it invites us to a deeper understanding as to what is going on inside their body” – David Wolfe How radiant and beautiful your skin appears, will always be a sign of your entire well-being. And one thing people of color should always be thankful for is the gift of […]

7 THINGS NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT MELANIN

The apotheosis of melanin is not in the least surprising, with many referring to it as a source of higher perception, energy and spirituality. These beliefs are certainly not out of place, with melanin conferring unto us our skin color which is our cultural identity, and protecting us from the harmful UV radiation. Yet, with […]

5 AMAZING WAYS A HEALTHY SKIN CAN BOOST YOUR DATING GAME

Love! The lubricant that  keeps  the  heart  running,  some  are  praying  for  it,  some  just  can’t  get  enough of  it.  Let’s  agree  on  one  thing,  no  matter  how  heartless  one  may  be,  there’s  just  something  about being  cared for  and loved  by  another person  (nope,  we  are  not referring  to  your family  nor pet).  So  […]

Was Disney justified for throwing EXTRASHADE on the set of Aladdin?

So it turns out that a Genie and 3 magical wishes might not be enough to ward the critics off the back of the Guy Ritchie directed Aladdin movie. The news that Disney admitted to “browning up” white actors for middle eastern crowd scenes continues to attract both positive and negative reception. According to Sunday […]

TOP 7 SUNSCREEN MISCONCEPTIONS

Controversy and misconceptions always trails success and there’s no doubt that the Sun Care industry is a booming and successful one, with over 1.85 billion dollars as the value of sun care products in the United States. The propagation of the use and correct use of sunscreen then seems like an attempt to fleece the […]