Juliette Samuel

How to Slow the Aging Process in Black Skin

"With Age Comes Wisdom" is a saying most of us have heard before, but when it comes to African American women taking care of their skin, it often looks as if that wise old saying is - well - wrong! Let's keep the old saying and make it right for your f... Read >

Shea Butter - Nature's Gift For Beautiful Black Skin and Hair

Have you ever heard the saying, Butter up buttercup? I'm talking about Shea Butter not the stick of butter from your refrigerator. Shea butter has been a staple in African American Skin Care and our pantry's for .... I was about to say for centuries but... Read >

True African American Skin Care Goes Organic

You are an organic being, made entirely of organic material, so why would you accept anything but organically grown, natural ingredients in your skin care products? I'll give you a very good reason why you should go organic: Those over-the-counter skin... Read >

Black Skin Care Turns to Green Tea

It sounds a little bit crazy, but it's true: when it comes to black skin care, green tea is the fountain of youth. There are so many benefits to using green tea to treat common African American skin care issues that it's hard to decide where to begin. ... Read >

Mom or Grand Ma...Menopause Knows

For many women the onset of menopause - signaled by erratic menstrual periods - triggers feelings of relief, followed by thoughts of fun-filled spur-of-the-moment sexcapades. But, hold on, check those thoughts. Unless and until you are "officially" meno... Read >

HRT vs Natural.....And the Winner Is?

Many women who are entering their middle years and going into menopause, or perimenopause as it's called, are confused about the hype surrounding something called HRT. HRT is an acronym for Hormone Replacement Therapy, and it's a therapy intended to trea... Read >

Menopause Has Benefits?

The benefits of going through menopause (spontaneous care-free sex, clean underwear, etc.) are, unfortunately, tempered by the possible onset of specific health risks (osteoporosis, coronary artery disease, etc.). Some women may just prefer to reach for ... Read >

Gray Hairs, Memory Lapse, Hot Flashes.....Does This Mean?

Like no other stage in our life, the female body goes through so many changes during middle age. The first appearance of wrinkles (passed off as laugh lines), the first gray hairs that you pluck out one by one until they get too numerous (had no one warn... Read >

Is It Hot In Here?... ...No, You Just Had A Personal Summer

The hot flash is the scourge of the middle-aged woman - you've no doubt heard the battle cry, "Is it hot in here, or is it just me?" The prickling of the skin, rapid heart beat, pressure in your head... your skin flushes, you feel anxious, maybe a little... Read >

Tips for Looking Tops!

That old saying, beauty is only skin deep, was written before anyone realized just how important our diet is to how we look and how well we carry our years. With that in mind, my first Tip is: #1. Eat a balanced diet, high in fiber, vitamins, mineral... Read >

Keep Your Eyes Happy!

There are many easy eye treatments that you can use for a quick pick-me-up at the end of a long day. No one wants to head out in the evening with puffy, red-rimmed eyes that just scream, "I'm tired!" to everyone you meet. And, there is simply no reason ... Read >

Perk Up Your Skin With a Facial Mask

A facial mask can perform wonders on dry, oily, flaky, or just plain tired skin. There are dozens of products available, ready to use, to give yourself a spa treatment facial at home. Before setting out to purchase a facial mask first ask yourself wha... Read >

Polish Your Whole Body for a Youthful Glow

If your skin is looking dull and lifeless it is past time for an invigorating all-over body polish to restore its youthful glow. Body polishes are a combination of exfoliant and carrier moisturizer designed for use on your entire body and contain abrasi... Read >

Keeping Your Flawless Skin Flawless

Most of us were born with flawless skin, smooth, elastic, evenly toned, and dewy. The big trick is to keep this look for as long as possible in spite of the ravages of sun, weather, and time. While no one can expect to look the same in middle age as in ... Read >

Scrubbing Butters

For a totally decadent experience give yourself a shea butter body scrub before soaking in a warm tub. Shea butter is a fantastic moisturizer all by itself but when Dead Sea salt, sugar, or other abrasives are whipped in for their exfoliating propertie... Read >