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Barbara West, CMO

Microdermabrasion: Is it for everyone?

How many of my Femme beauties have tried microdermabrasion treatment, if you haven’t, is this something you would try?


Well, I had the opportunity to have my first microdermabrasion experience. I went to Massage Envy and before I had the service provided, I had a consultation with one of my favorite estheticians, she looked over my skin and explained step by step the process and provided me with all the details before moving forward with the service. Honestly it took me a couple of months to make my decision. My initial reaction to the service was no, not interested and that was mainly

because I really didn’t understand how it worked.


I needed more information. It was important for me to understand the type of product that I would be using, how it would affect my skin, and if the product had different levels of strength.


My esthetician was very helpful and answered all my questions, which put my mind at ease. I was mostly afraid if the chemical would strip away my skin and create discoloration. She was able to clarify how the product really worked. First, she had to choose the product that best fits my skin type. My main reason for doing the treatment was to reduce my pores. Before deciding, be mindful of your skin and what your skin can handle.


My treatment was gentle, I didn’t need anything harsh; day one I noticed some dusting and no side effects. But that may not be the case for everyone. I continued to watch my progress for the next 7-10 days. I was given specific products to use for those days. I must say I was very pleased with my results. Here are some benefits and disadvantages.


Benefits

- Improves the skins texture. Microdermabrasion can be used to treat coarse skin.

- Reduces scars

- Reduces pigmentation

- Non-invasive Treatment

- Improves fine lines

- Brightens dull skin

- Reduce age spots

- Suitable for most skin types.


Disadvantages:

- skin swelling.

- skin redness, similar to sunburn.

- bruising.

- a burning or stinging sensation.

- increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight.


Again, please be mindful and know what your skin can handle.



Please be advised this is not written as a recommendation I’m just sharing my experience.

Need A Time Out?

By Barbara West • September 5, 2021
This August’s subscription box focuses on a mixture of beauty and wellness. We need a time out. This is a great opportunity to reflect on ourselves. We need more than ever to take the time to take care of our body, mind, and soul. Everyone is busy going about their day, and in the scheme of it all, we leave little to no time for ourselves. I know this firsthand. I'm trying hard to manage my time. I'm juggling several things at once; I believe I can get everything accomplished within a certain amount of time. I attend church, work full-time, back in school part-time, and working on black femme and other business ventures. However, I realized that I don't have to do it all at once. I find that when I've settled myself, whether through prayer, meditation, or simply sitting still. It gives me a chance to gain some perspective. My advice to anyone struggling with the juggling act is to slow down, adjust your schedule, and take it one day at a time. Your body will thank you. What are some ways that you are taking time out for yourselves? I would love to hear all about it. *Please provide your comments below or send to team@blackfemmebeauty.com

Rosewater Benefits

By Barbara West • June 8, 2021
Hey Femmes, How's your facial and body skincare routine going? For me, it can be a little challenging. If you’re anything like me and struggle with dry skin I need to use the right products that moisturize my skin completely. So I have to be very careful to incorporate natural products in my skincare routine. That means nothing with a heavy fragrance and nothing too light otherwise, it absorbs too quickly and can appear as if I haven’t used anything to moisturize with. I think I have used so many different products over the years for my body and face before I was able to find the one that works best for me. My current situation is Clinique’s three-step products for my face, and for my body I use the Castle peppermint body wash. Although I love using these products I tend to change them up from time to time. I know that I stated earlier that I'm particular, but that still stands true. So when I switch it up I'm careful to pick products that still fit my skin type. I recently re-introduced Rose Water into my skincare routine. Both for face and body. Alexa Renee Enterprise’s rose water proved to work well as a toner and as a refresher on my face throughout the day. The combination of rose and lavender hydrates my skin beautifully. Love the smell not too strong, just right. I love how versatile it is. Research shows it’s very beneficial; it diminishes fine wrinkles, provide antioxidant protection, minimize the appearance of large pores, balance natural oils and more. What are some of the ways you use rosewater? What’s your skincare regimen like? If you’re looking to add rosewater to your regimen BlackFemmeBeauty.com has a few vendors you can choose from that offer this product, and you can place your order directly with them. Remember to refresh and hydrate, your body will thank you. God bless! Barbara West
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