There’s nothing as distinctive as the fresh scent of a lemongrass field. I came across one for the first time in Zanzibar while on a trip with some colleagues and the scent was unmistakable: clean,…
Posts tagged #BeautyBar
#BeautyBar: Here’s why micellar water should be part of your beauty and travel regimen
If there’s one piece of advice that’s been repeated countless times while on the quest for healthy, glowing skin, it’s that cleansing is one step you can’t leave out. Whether you’re into foaming creams, cleansing…
#BeautyBar: 6 Simple steps to better cuticles
Over the years, I’ve come to realize that the more anxious, nervous or pensive I am, the more horrific the state of my cuticles. In fact, you’d think I’ve come from a raging war with…
#BeautyBar: Simple steps to keeping your lips soft and moisturised
I’ve always had this thing for soft, luscious lips. Not in a sexual kind of way but more so the all-is-well-and-peace-is-restored, satisfying sense. In fact, I’d go as far as saying that chapped lips are…
#FindOfTheWeek: Africology’s all-natural cleansing clay mask
As you can tell from the previous items I’ve shared with you in the series #FindOfTheWeek, I’m a sucker for a good mask. From homemade, radiant recipes to innovative, magnetic masks, I can’t resist the urge…
#BeautyBar: Pregnancy stretch marks 101
If you ever thought you had a problem with stretch marks before, try getting pregnant. I think I was about 15, maybe 16, when I first started noticing stretch marks on my thighs. Before then,…
#BeautyBar: Some essential oils hacks you’ll be thankful for in 2017
‘Hack’ has grown to be one of my favourite words in the past year considering how many incredible beauty tricks I learned that changed my beauty game. From multi-masking to the different ways you could…
#BeautyBar: 5 Tips on how to do your wedding makeup yourself!
I know what you’re thinking. Who on earth would attempt to do their own makeup on their wedding day?? I repeat, their w e d d i n g day. Not birthday, or prom night…
#FindOfTheWeek: The all-natural skin nourishing toner from Africology!
You know you’re in for a treat when a beauty product has the words: 100% Natural Essential Oils spread out in bold on it. Grapefruit seed, lavender, rooibos, sugarcane, lemon peel extract, African potato and…
#BeautyBar: Multi-masking medleys and why they are worth a try
I’m a sucker for a good mask. At least once a week I’ll treat myself to a good facial mask because not only does it revitalise your skin, it also makes for a good at-home spa,…