My name is Fatima-Zahra, I am Moroccan and the owner of FACEPALM Studio.
I was born and raised on the northwest side of the Continent. Growing up, like most Moroccan girls, I’ve been taught to take care of my body by going to the hammam every other week to exfoliate…
It is a long standing misconception that people of color do not need sunscreen. And whilst our parents and grandparents may not have been avid sunscreen wearers. The idea that our melanin is enough to protect us from the harmful effects of the sun are not true. At least…
If it feels like we talk about skin care and skin alot, it is probably because we do. In part because information on managing melanin skin tones is limited, but also because we prescribe by the idea that when you look good you feel good. As seeing as skin…
With summer in the Northern hemisphere fast approaching. I have been researching sunscreen brands for women of colour. Because let’s face it. Not too long ago, sunscreen was only deemed worthy if it left a white film on your face. Which is something you don’t want as a non-white…
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…
Whilst the new year can be a good time to refresh old habits and find better ways of doing things. It also a great time to take the lessons learnt from the previous year into the new year. With the skincare world changing daily, it can be hard to…
As a self proclaimed skin junkie, I’ll admit to trying every beauty and skin product that comes on the market. Having always had good skin, I am always on the lookout for products that will keep my skin plump and healthy looking. Which is why when I first heard…
