Beauty Articles

Black Soap Benefits

By Jay Wren

Black soap originally comes from Africa and is traditionally made out of cocoa pods, palm oil, shea butter and plantain skins. It is a natural source of iron and Vitamin's A and E. Although it is not as aesthetically attractive as its factory-milled commercial counterpart, black soap is quickly gaining in popularity and is different from regular soap in that it has the ability to cleanse...

What Do Age Spots Look Like?

By Tricia Goss

Age spots, sometimes called liver spots, are dark-colored areas of pigmentation on the skin. They are often considered an unpleasant side effect of aging, but there are a few methods that may remove age spots. There are two types of age spots. One is caused by damage from sun exposure, while the other is a result of changing hormones. Age spots are flat marks on the surface of the skin. They...

Why to Reapply Sunscreen

By N/A

Sunscreen, in the form of lotion, cream or gel, contains chemical filters and/or organic filters that diffuse and block Ultraviolet (UV) rays that increase your risk of developing pigmentation disorders, sunburn and skin cancer. Sunscreen absorbs a portion of these dangerous rays but its effectiveness diminishes over time and during certain activities. For this reason, it's important to...