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Does Dark Skin Need Sunscreen?
June 6th, 2009 | 
Author: Think Blacks Don’t Get Skin Cancer? Think Again
Breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer — the list of cancers that disproportionately affect African Americans is long and scary. Skin cancer, usually associated with people with fair skin, is not on that list. In fact, many blacks believe that the pigmentation in their skin protects them from this particular form of the disease.
Braun’s Wet and Dry Epilator
Braun is called the Silk-épil Xpressive Wet & Dry epilator, and has been designed specifically for use in warm water. They’ve promised me that the water won’t stop it working or give you an electric shock, ans that they’ve improved it so it can reach 4x shorter hairs than waxing. The idea is that the water soothes the skin, the included rollers massage and relax the body and then zap, the hair is pulled out neatly and efficiently and (hopefully) painlessly. And in case you were worried the water would obstruct your vision, they’ve included a blue switch and SmartLight
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Arabic Inspired Smokey Plum Eyes
Mac Cicra of Plum
Mac Cicra Of Plum
Description:
From A Rose Romance Collection…1/2 teaspoon of MAC pigment in clear, plastic screw-top jar with printed label on bottom.
Shade description:
Frosty dirty mid-tone lavender (Frost)
Pigment is a highly concentrated loose colour powder that contains ingredients to help it adhere to the skin. Use to create a subtle wash of colour or an intense effect. Pigment does not streak or cake, is easy to blend and long-lasting.
Hair Vitamins: Miracle Pill or Placebo?
As women and especially as women of color, we are always looking for that one thing, that one cure, that one solution to long, lustrous hair. The moment we hear about something that someone says will “make our hair grow,” we bombard the stores trying to get this miracle cure to our quest for a gorgeous mane. Some of the touted “hair growers” of the past included Mane ‘N Tail, Sulfur 8, and prenatal vitamins, but were short lived. So just what does make your hair grow?