Skincare Archives

Common Sunscreen Mistakes Women, Especially Women of Color, Need to Stop Making

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 9, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 9, 2022017388

We’re all about embracing every bit of melanin that you were born blessed with, but we want you to do it in the safest way possible. A lot of people make some very common mistakes when it comes to sunscreen....

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Get That Summer Glow With These 10 Latinx Skincare Products

Nicole YoungJune 6, 2022June 22, 2022

by Nicole YoungJune 6, 2022June 22, 202208281

These past couple of summers probably haven’t gone as planned but with things opening back up we can finally push play on our travel plans and live our best lives out in the sun. And with all of these summer...

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13 Latinx and Black-Owned Clean Skincare Brands

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonOctober 12, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonOctober 12, 202108123

We’re all on the hunt for safe, healthy and effective skincare and body products aren’t we? After years of slathering on potentially toxic creams and lotions, many of us are working hard to detox and repair our skin, as well...

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Dominican-American Priscilla Jiminian Built a Skincare Brand That Honors Her Heritage

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonAugust 31, 2021September 5, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonAugust 31, 2021September 5, 2021013912

At just 34 years old, Afro-Latina Priscilla Jiminian is on the path to creating a veritable skincare empire. Priscilla was raised in the Bronx and has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and it wasn’t an easy path to where...

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15 Pampering Sheet Masks You’ll Want to Try Out

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 23, 2020June 29, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 23, 2020June 29, 202006091

The weather is getting warmer, we are beyond stressed, and may have gotten a little lazy with our skincare routine. Nothing says “self-care,” and instantly makes you feel pampered like a moisturizing, replenishing sheet mask. In about 15 minutes, you...

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6 Ways to Get Your Beautiful Brown Skin to Glow This Summer

kamariMay 27, 2020August 6, 2020

by kamariMay 27, 2020August 6, 2020017204

Alas, warmer days are upon all of us girls on this side of the hemisphere! Now more than ever, we are fantasizing about neon colors, crop tops, swimsuits, open toes, and natural poppin’ curls. While the summer season certainly can...

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25 WOC Skincare Products to Keep Your Piel Moisturized This Winter

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 8, 2020July 17, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 8, 2020July 17, 202006944

Cold and dry winter weather tends to easily wreak havoc on our skin. From December to March, this weather has us reaching for anything that will instantly hydrate our piel, leaving it supple and radiant. Sometimes products hold up to the...

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Chicana Entrepreneur Opens Beauty Salons for Women of Color

Virginia IsaadNovember 1, 2019July 13, 2020

by Virginia IsaadNovember 1, 2019July 13, 2020011133

It’s common knowledge that the beauty industry has rarely catered to women of color but Jessica “Jake” Tafoya is a trailblazing Latina who took matters into her own hands. Tafoya launched The Body Labb and the Mod Labb, beauty salons...

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9 Reasons Why You Should Incorporate Avena in Your Beauty Routine

Johanna FerreiraSeptember 23, 2019July 29, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraSeptember 23, 2019July 29, 202005900

You lived your best life this summer. You drank micheladas, attended a few carne asadas, laid out in the sun and did the most. Now you’re at home thinking maybe you should go back to eating healthy meals and drinking...

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10 Latina-Owned Skincare Brands You Need to Try Now

Johanna FerreiraSeptember 16, 2019July 28, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraSeptember 16, 2019July 28, 2020023443

Latinas have really been making a name for themselves in the beauty world. In fact, there’s been an upstick in beauty brands owned by Latinxs. According to the 2016 States of Women-Owned Business Report, for every 10 women-owned businesses launched...

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5 Reasons Why You Need to Finally Start Using a Gemstone Roller

Johanna FerreiraAugust 26, 2019July 30, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraAugust 26, 2019July 30, 202002581

A few weeks ago, it seemed like everyone was busy making themselves look older with the FaceApp old filter. I don’t know about you but I’m not OD-ing on expensive skincare products and going through a ten-step routine every day...

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27 Natural Sunscreens to Protect Your Skin This Summer

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 28, 2019August 5, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 28, 2019August 5, 202004397

Spending time outside is so restorative. You feel the warm rays, absorb some vitamin D, and get to enjoy a moment in nature. All that fun you will have when the summer rolls around (or any day of the year),...