Basic first-aid skills for treating wounds and burns.
In 2016, two months after my cancer diagnosis, I had to go through 10 cycles of radiation therapy in an attempt to shrink my tumor. Halfway through the treatment, my skin around the affected area started to peel off and ultimately created a large map of an open wound. This…
Are our household cleaning products doing more harm than good?
Marketing is an incredible tool to get us to think we need to buy things to live the lifestyle we aspire. It is very deliberate to make us feel we are missing out or inadequate if we don’t use certain products. No part of our life is left untouched….
Skincare trends that will be big this year
There is no better time than now to put your best face forward. This means taking care of your skin the best way possible using the most effective ingredients, information and tools on the market. With so many celebrities launching skincare lines (we’re looking at you Rihanna), to being…
What the US elections mean to me as a black non-American
Like millions of people, I have been watching the US elections unfold over the past couple of days. This compounded with the news commentary around them has left me exhausted and anxious. As a black, non-American female, it may seem strange at first. To be so heavily invested in…
Items to replace to make your kitchen less toxic
We can all agree that the kitchen is the heart of the home. Whether you are an avid cook, or prefer take outs. Chances are, you spend a fair amount of time in your kitchen handling food, drinks and snacks. Which is why ensuring your kitchen is as toxic…
Cancers most prevalent in black women and women of color
I was 18 when I got diagnosed with cancer and had just started attending university. Being a young black woman who was in transition from being a teenager and going from high school to university. I was going through a lot of personal change.
I grew up in rural areas…
Skin bleaching in the 21st century
How did we get here? The short and long-term implications of skin bleaching.
Who does not want to be beautiful, attractive, and noticeable? Especially when there is a marked line of what beauty is supposed to look like all around you. My social upbringing exhibited the essence of beauty as…