Essential Official Beauty Thread

[Medicate]

I've had eczema all my life but it's not to where it's consistant. As soon as I get out the damn shower I itch like a muthafukka I only used the product for a short time that's why I'm not even sure if I developed some sort of sensitivity to something but all I know is it started when I used it.

Same thing happened to me, me and my girl went shopping and me thinking I knew what I was doing and being cheap went and purchased some sort of knockoff shea butter black soap:

But the itching started just as you said, after a short time of using it.

I probably should've asked her what's best......what did I do wrong here?

 

[KinksandCoils]

Same thing happened to me, me and my girl went shopping and me thinking I knew what I was doing and being cheap went and purchased some sort of knockoff shea butter black soap:

But the itching started just as you said, after a short time of using it.

I probably should've asked her what's best......what did I do wrong here?

so that's a bad one too? Do u have sensitive skin normally?

 

[Medicate]

so that's a bad one too? Do u have sensitive skin normally?

I don't know if its bad or not... I tried it because I had heard some folks talking about it, but I never studied up on it, plus I think the one I got may have been a knockoff. I brought one some years back off the allafia site, but had no luck there either...

I would say my skin is sensitive normally yea.....What should I get that's good to use? Give me some ideas, i'll go buy it right now online or hit a store up?

@MarsPunka
@Raedawn07
@Elle Driver

 

[Arishok]

I don't know if its bad or not... I tried it because I had heard some folks talking about it, but I never studied up on it, plus I think the one I got may have been a knockoff. I brought one some years back off the allafia site, but had no luck there either...

I would say my skin is sensitive normally yea.....What should I get that's good to use? Give me some ideas, i'll go buy it right now online or hit a store up?

@MarsPunka
@Raedawn07
@Elle Driver

I don't have sensitive skin so I can't help you

 

[Raava]

I don't know if its bad or not... I tried it because I had heard some folks talking about it, but I never studied up on it, plus I think the one I got may have been a knockoff. I brought one some years back off the allafia site, but had no luck there either...

I would say my skin is sensitive normally yea.....What should I get that's good to use? Give me some ideas, i'll go buy it right now online or hit a store up?

@MarsPunka
@Raedawn07
@Elle Driver

In store- I would try Aveeno and natural soap like go to an organic store or African/Jamaican store. Black soap dries my skin out but I balance it was shea and oils.

 

[Medicate]

In store- I would try Aveeno and natural soap like go to an organic store or African/Jamaican store. Black soap dries my skin out but I balance it was shea and oils.

Yea there's a nice couple of stores like that in my area I may head to, to see whats up,and i use to mess with http://www.alaffia.com/ a few years back, but it didn't really do what I wanted....may try again....

Good lookin out

 

[Raava]

Yea there's a nice couple of stores like that in my area I may head to, to see whats up,and i use to mess with http://www.alaffia.com/ a few years back, but it didn't really do what I wanted....may try again....

Good lookin out

I suggest those stores because like major and chain stores things that say organic still aren't truly organic. You should do some research then try to find a vendor in your area if you find something. Some sites also send sample sizes too if you want to try before you buy a large qty.

 

[Medicate]

I suggest those stores because like major and chain stores things that say organic still aren't truly organic. You should do some research then try to find a vendor in your area if you find something. Some sites also send sample sizes too if you want to try before you buy a large qty.

I think that was part of my mistake, hence why I said "knockoff" They have the name of the soap/oils ect, but its not really the real thing.......

 

[Deafheaven]

as a young aspiring esthetician I'mma sub to this brehettes

 

[mariahcooper]

Hey ladies

wuts a good (facial) suncreen to use

right now im using Hawaiian Tropic, Neutrogen is also pretty good and their pf can go up to 50+

 

[Raava]

@KenyaDoll can you post that list of black owned beauty companies? If you still have it.

 

[KenyaDoll]

@KenyaDoll can you post that list of black owned beauty companies? If you still have it.

Here you are:
There's an index of black owned hair care lines http://www.lipstickalley.com/showthread.php?t=552428

Independent Black Owned Hair Care Products Companies/Beauty Supply stores Part I:

Ada Cosmetics - Mineral Makeup for Women of Color - Ada Cosmetics
Advina Natural: Welcome To Adiva Naturals
Afrikan Republic: www.afrikanrepublic. com
Afroveda: Join the Ayurvedic Hair Revolution with AfroVeda! - AfroVeda Hair Products
Akamuti OK: Akamuti ® - 100% Natural Skincare
Alaffia: Hair Care
Annette Cosmetiques - Annette2 Cosmetiques
Anita Grant - https://anitagrant.com/
Ari Hair and Body: www.arihairandbody.c om
Asha's: Asha's...Handmade Natural Products that Nurture
Barry Fletcher - Barry Fletcher Products - District Heights, MD
Bear Fruit Hair - www.bearfruithair.com
Beauty by Donna Marie -http://beautybydonnamarie.c om/store/index.php
Beauty Genesis - beauty-genesis.com
Bee Mine: Moisturizing Hair Conditioner | Curly Hair Deep Moisturizing Conditioner | Organic Hair Care Products
Black Hair Growth - Black Hair Growth - Grow Healthy Black, African, and Afro-Caribbean Hair
Blended Beauty - blendedbeauty.com
Boundless Tresses - Growth Specifics, Boundless Tresses
Bronner Bros. - Products
Bubble-Up - BubbleUp, Ltd. ::
Butters-N-Bars: Butters-N-Bars.com
Carol's Daughter - www.carolsdaughter.c om
Cheryl Moss: Black Hair Care from Cheryl's Products
Cornrows and Co: Cornrow & Co. Black Hair Care and Beauty, Black Natural Hair Products, Natural Hair Styles.
Cowrie Shell: cowrieshellcenter.co m
Created By Nature: 100% NO JUNK #ThatsSoCrie
Curl Junkie - Curly Hair Care Products for Naturally Beautiful Curls - Curl Junkie Hair Products - Addicted to Curls!
Curls - Curly Hair Care Advice | Curly Hair Products & Natural Hair Care Products | Shampoo, Gel & More
Curls by Sisters Smith - Sales/Announcements
Curl Harmony - Home
Darcy's Botanicals: Handcrafted Delectables for Hair & Skin by darcysbotanicals
DeLousie's Naturals: De Louise Naturals - Home
Design Essentials: Design Essentials
Dudleys: Dudleyq |
Ebene - Ebene - Natural Hair and Body Care, Non-toxic, Organic Hair and Body Care
Ebene Kids - Natural Hair Care Products for Children with Curly, kinky hair
Ebony of Essence: http://www.ebonyofessence.com/
E'tae - E'Tae Products
Eugenia - http://www.eugeniacosmetics.net/index.php (French Vendor)
Grow Afro Hair Long - Afro Hair Regimen
Hair Veda - Home
Hairobics - Natural Hair Loss Treatment, Hair Products for Black Hair, Thinning Hair, Conditioner, Shampoo, Dandruff Control, Scalp Treatment, Hair Growth Products for Men and Women, Skin Care Beauty Products, Hair Vitamins – Hairobics All Natural
Hairoine: The Hairoine - Natural hair care, oils and butters
Happy People Only: http://www.hpospatreatments.com/products/
Healing Herbs by Renee: Holistic Natural Organic Hair and Skin care,*Ayurvedic Beauty products,Herbal Plant extracts,ph balance,*Essential oils,Bath & Body - Naturals Home
Healthy Hair Plus - Hair Products | Hair Care, Hair Care Products and hair beauty products - Shampoos, conditioners, styling aids, hair treatments and hair accessories and appliances for healthy hair!
Hydratherma Naturals: Home Hydratherma Naturals
Indigofera: Welcome to Indigofera - Real Plant Based Hair Care
Inky - www.inkylovesnature. com
Kalawentz: www.blacknbossie.com
Jamaican Mango & Lime Products - Jamaican Mango & Lime Products
Jane Carter (Jane Carter Solutions)
Karen's Body Beautiful - Natural Hair Care| All Natural Products for Hair| Natural Skincare |Karen's Body Beautiful
Khemistry Kosmetiks: http://www.khemistrykosmetiks.com/se...are/Categories
Kimble Hair Care System - www.kimblehaircare.c om
Kinky Curly - KinkyCurly.com: The Leading Kinky Curly Site on the Net
Koils by Nature: Koils by Nature
Komaza Care: komazahaircare.com
Kynk - All Natural Hair & Skincare with Shea Butter
LaVida - http://www.lavidagivenbynature.com
Leanna's - Leanna's Natural Hair Products
Lisa Akbari- http://www.lisaakbari.com/content/index.html
Long Lovely Locks - Long Lovely Locks Organic Hair Care Products - Handmade - Cruelty Free and Vegan Hair Care
Luster Hair Products: Welcome to LusterProducts.com
Madame Walker: http://www.madamewalker.net/Products...4/Default.aspx
Mineral Indulgence: http://www.mineralindulgence.com/Hai..._Products.html
Miss Jessie's - Curly Hair | Natural Hair | Natural Hair Care
Mixed Chicks - Curly Hair Products - Mixed Chicks | A Curly Revolution
My Asha's - Asha's...Handmade Natural Products that Nurture
My Honey Child - Home
Nadia (She Scent It) Shescentit - Natural Care for beautiful hair.
Nattral: Nattral.com : Health : Culture : Style (knitware)
Nature Essential Ingredients: Nature's Essential Ingredients (NEI) Beauty Care
New Bein' - Welcome to New Bein' on the web
Nubian Heritage - Nubian Heritage - Your All-Natural and Organic Skin Care Source / Home
Njoi Creations: njoicreations
Northwest Scents: Northwest Scents Natural Hair Care Products - Natural Products for Black, African American, Afro Caribbean, Coarse, Dry, Curly and Textured Hair
Nubian Silk - Black Hair Care Products | Nubian Silk Black Hair Care Product | NubianSilk.com
Nubian Kinks: Hair_Products
Ohn Products: GoingOhm.com: The Leading Going Ohm Site on the Net
The Original Fragrance Shop: http://www.theoriginalfragranceshop....php?p=1_5_Hair
Oyin - Oyin Handmade-Natural Hair and Body Care Products Oyin Handmade
Price Treatments - Pricewell Special Treatment For Fragile Hair
Products of the Earth: http://www.productsoftheearth.com/ca...8d29e7b978a7f3
Qhemet Biologics - www.qhemetbiologics. comSaniyyah&#8 230; Naturally - http://www.saniyyahnaturally.com/index.html
Sheabutter Cottage UK - Sheabutter Cottage
Sheago: Sheago | Loving Yourself
Shea Moisture: Shea Moisture Takes Over Atlanta | My Vicarious Life , Shea Moisture - Sundial
Shescentit: Shescentit - Natural Care for beautiful hair.
Silk Dreams: Silk Dreams Hair Care (lhcf's own Supergirl!)
Sisterlocks - http://sisterlocks.com/hairproducts.html
Stuz Organic Hair Solutions - StuzTemplate
Sunrise Products - Sunrise Products
Sweet Nature by Eddie: - Sweet Nature by Eddie - (Powered by CubeCart)
Taliah Waajid - Braids, Weaves & Things
Taria's Curls - tariacurlz.com
Treasured Locks - Black Hair Care, African American Hair Care, Natural Hair, Black Hair Style, Black Hair Growth, Biracial Hair Care

 

[Raava]

@KenyaDoll You are awesome

 

[Hiphoplives4eva]

I picked up shea moisture african black soap up about 5 or 6 months ago. And my eczema has been going nuts on me. Even after I stopped using it. I'm not sure if it's the soap or the water but I noticed it when I used their black soap line

use more moisturizer. Black soap can dry the skin a bit, which can cause eczema to flare. After washing your face with black soap, don't forget to moisturize.

 

[Hiphoplives4eva]

Up until recently I never really took good care of my skin. Like using a toner, moisturizer, etc. Id just wash my face wit soap and ware but a few months ago I started and oh my god. I get so many compliments at work from co workers and customers on how good my skin looks.

I don't have a ton of money to spend on face care products so this is what I use that I found works good

This has been my daily regime for the past 2 months or so

1.Wipe my face with Neutrogena make up remover wipes to remove make up
2. Wipe my face with Witch Hazel
3. Wash my face with Neutrogena deep invigorating facial scrub
4. Splash on cold water then use about a dime size of Olay night restoring facial moisturizing cream

Since I've stsrted this routine my skin feels and looks so much better. I don't break out or get pimples really at all. I used to break out bsd when Id get my period and now I dont.

Also Fit Me is the best drug store brand cover up. It's only like 8 bucks at Publix or CVS. It has good coverage but doesn't feel heavy at all.

Moisturizing skin is essential. Regular moisturizing is probably the best defense against premature aging.