You And Your Vagina!

Women should be concerned about their vaginal health. This post will discuss this somewhat hidden topic. Most women shy away from talking about their vagina like its not also part of their body. (and maybe the pic of the vagina makes you cringe, lol). Well if you are such woman, welcome to this post. Keep reading...

I will be telling you like 5 hygiene rules for a healthy vagina, so lets go!

A healthy vagina is naturally acidic and contains beneficial bacteria to help prevent or fight of infection and maintain a normal pH level. A healthy vagina will also secrete small amounts of discharge to cleanse itself. So here's how to keep your vagina healthy:

Don't Douche! There was a period of douche craze. And i remember most of my friends had that douching bottle that has a really long tip which they inserted into their vaginas,squeezing out the liquid to wash out the vagina. Well, the truth is that douching drys out your vagina, reduces its acidity and prepares it for bacterial infection! Shocked? Keep reading...

If your vagina has an unpleasant smell, douching will only cover it up! See a gynaecologist.

Safe Sex! I know you don't need a soothsayer to tell you this! lol. 

Using condom during sex helps protect against STDs such as genital herpes, gonorrhoea, syphilis, HIV, genital warts, and chlamydia. Be careful when switching from oral or anal sex to vaginal sex, INSIST ON A CONDOM CHANGE!

Treat Infections as They Arise! There are 3 common infections: yeast infection caused by fungi; bacterial vaginosis caused by bacteria overgrowth in the vagina; and trichomoniasis, which is sexually transmitted.Treating infections immediately is crucial because not treating them can lead to unpleasant odour, painful, stressful and serious reproductive health problems!

Follow Proper Hygeine steps; such as cleaning from front to back after using the toilet. this will avoid bacterial contamination of the vagina and reduce the risk of bladder infection. Change your tampons/pads regularly during menstruation. Avoid panty liners as they keep the vagina area too warm, which can result in infection.

Choose Your Clothing Wisely. Certain fabrics worn close to the genitals can increase heat and moisture, which makes the vagina a breathing ground for infection. Avoid panties made with nylon fabric, choose those made with cotton.

Check out some Vaginal Washes That can cleanse and keep you feeling fresh all day. These products can be found in pharmacies all over the world.(Please avoid using your body soaps to wash your v-jay-jay!)

Sebamed Intimate Wash is organic and has anti-bacterial ingredients.

Summer's Eve is a popular brand for vaginal washes. Also try their vaginal wipes instead of tissue.

I love the mildness and pure fragrance of Femfresh. 

There's nothing as strange as a pretty lady with glowing skin and unhealthy vagina! lol.

Feel free to make comments, share thoughts and ideas...xoxo

Funny And Scary!

Hi, peeps. I know I have been missing in action! Well I am back now and I am sorry, so pls don't cheat on me cuz this is the best skincare blog ever! lol...

So I want to share a funny and scary story with y'all. For the faithfuls on the blog, you would remember a post I put up on quick home remedies for pimples. If you can't remember or haven't seen the post, pls click here Home Remedies For Getting Rid of Pimples Fast...

Something hilarious happened. A reader decided to adopt one of the remedies and ended up applying it wrongly. Now y'all know how much I stress on the right products and application process. My dear reader decided to try out the "toothpaste recipe". This recipe states that if you want to get rid of pimples really fast in time for a party, you can apply some white toothpaste on the pimple and leave on for 30 minutes or over night. So she applied toothpaste ALL OVER HER FACE! Hmmm! now the thing is, it actually cleared her face, however, it also got her darker!

The thing with recipes and home made skin care products is that it has to be APPLIED PROPERLY. I would also like to emphasise on the need to actually drop a comment, question or thought on the blog if you find that you are confused or do not understand a recipe/product. That way, I can explain every step or answer any question.

Moral of the story: Skincare is about tender loving care that you provide your skin with. If you want a glowing skin, there are steps, rules and procedures and you must follow them. 

Pls feel free to drop your comments, its so easy and fast as it will not ask u to register your name, or type out any funny codes. I deactivated all those features because I know how frustrating it can be and you can comment using the great "anonymous". So its so easy.

Thanks so much for even checking the blog out! xoxo

Pure Coconut Oil & Brown Sugar...

Hi y'all, I want to share my latest recipe for achieving a great skin glow. I have used coconut oil in the past. However, I stumbled on this PURE unadulterated coconut oil during one of my research.

Its really simple, but first, let me educate you on the great benefits of using coconut oil on your skin

Coconut oil softens and smoothens the skin. It also lightens spots when directly applied on the affected area. It can be used as a lovely exfoliant (as you will soon see with my recipe). It can also be used as a tropical massage oil as the delicious fragrance calms and soothes during the massage therapy. It can be used as a conditioner for your hair, on your feet during pedicure, it can even be used for cooking (replace your vegetable oils with coconut oil), its delicious!

I could go on and on, but for the benefit of this post, simply put, Coconut oil is great for your skin as it improves skin tone and texture, it softens and smoothens and it brings out the glow in your skin.

So here is my recipe. This will be used as a scrub for exfoliation. I love exfoliating and I do so as often as 3ce to 4 times a week. Remember to rub in mixture in circular motion from feet to face (yes this scrub is great for your face too!)

Simply mix Pure Coconut Oil + Brown/ white sugar. Extra tip: for a brightening effect, add few drops of lime. Can also be dropped in your bathing water for optimum moisture.

Pure Coconut Oil is also available for sale @ N5,000 (For those in Nigeria only). All you need do is call 08169000005 to place your orders.
xoxo

For The Men Only (Men Grooming)...

Hi y'all, so I have been getting complaints from the male folks. They seem to think that I cater mainly to females. This post is dedicated to men only. The following products posted is recommended for a healthy skin care regimen for the men. Enjoy!

The Vaseline Range is highly hydrating not only for dry skin, but other skin types as it provides extra moisture required for a healthy glow. Find this product over the counter in any grocery store or pharmacy.

Dermalogica Skincare range is made by a group of dermatologists. So you are rest assured that this product was put together by people who understand all skin types to the fullest. From cleansers to moisturisers, this product comes highly recommended. 

I absolutely love The Body Shop product range for their use of organic, natural ingredients to make their skin care products. Choose any product from their range specifically targeted towards men.

Dove focuses on deep moisturising for the skin. If you do not like the creaminess of the bar soap, then opt for their shower gels.

Clinique is another great skincare line that focuses on enhancing skin's appearance. They have a wide variety of men's range.

This post wouldn't be complete without a signature scent. I totally love the sexiness of L'Instant Guerlain. Buy it and thank me later! lol...

Looking good is ideal in today's world as it can help you in your relationship, business, and even your career. Its no more luxury. As a man, find the time to pamper your skin, so that you can age gracefully too.

Will try to create a balance by writing more posts on male skin care. Hope this post helps...xoxo   

Dark And Fair Skin Can Glow Alike...

There's this misconception that dark/brown skin cannot glow as much as fair skin. This post is here to dispute that line of thinking.

Each time I have the opportunity to discuss skin care with people, i hear them say, "its easy for you (thats me) because you are fair! What a wrong statement. Healthy skin has absolutely nothing to do with skin colour. Skin glow comes from good skin care. The use of the right products can transform your skin irrespective of colour.

Thinking that fair skin is better than dark skin has become a huge problem in the society today, and this is why we see people trying to change their beautiful dark skin colour into being fair through bleaching. The truth is that you can make your brown skin glow nicely if you do the right things (to learn more, check out my previous posts on caring for your skin using natural recipes)and for proof check these beautiful brown skins out:

Remember glowing depends on your routine, products and life style, NOT your skin colour. So, be proud of your colour and lets glow together...xoxo

Feel free to drop your comments, ideas, questions and thoughts...

A Face To All The Posts...

Hi peeps! Just want to encourage y'all today to keep doing what you are passionate about. Persistence is key. If you are having indecision to start up that business, i will say, Go for it! Whats the worst that can happen?

Just believe in your self, have faith in God and be consistent.

Having said that, wanna leave you guys with a picture to show the face to all the posts y'all been reading. Till the next post...xoxo

Welcome To Your Healthiest Facial Skin Ever!

Beauty for men and women, begins with optimum health and well being. The skin naturally reflects your inner health. Like i always say, the glow of your skin depends on what you take in (eat) and what you use on it (skin care products).

Skin Candeez*** vision is to help you achieve and maintain a glowing, healthy skin through the use of the appropriate product and healthy recipes...

So this post is dedicated to introducing you, yet again, to the basics, which your skin needs to glow. Lets call it Skincare 101.

Ok! after your facial treatment, your face feels renewed, refreshed and looks great, right? The thing is you definitely want it to keep looking that way all year round! Well there are some basics for that to happen.

Step 1: Cleansing 2ce-a-day (morning and evening. I guess you have heard/read this countless times. Well for the fact that you have, it simply means it cannot be overemphasised because the very first step to achieving a lovely skin. While we sleep,we detoxify through the skin, and this is why you need to cleanse in the morning. During the night, the skin goes through a process of regeneration and renewal, therefore, cleansing your skin @ night will definitely improve its appearance in the long run.

Check out my previous posts on cleansers here Using The Right Products But Not Getting Results?-...

Step 2: A hydrating toner prepares your skin to absorb the moisturiser, (which is the 3rd step), more effectively.

Check this post out for toner ideas: Using The Right Products But Not Getting Results?-...

Step 3:  Moisturising in the morning adds a protective layer against harmful factors such as sun, the weather, pollution etc. Moisturising @ night helps heal your skin during the renewal process...





What Next? After mastering these basics, there are additional "specials" that will help make these basic steps work better. They can be done 2ce to 3ce a week. They include:

1. Exfoliation, used to remove dead skin cells resulting in a fresher and smoother skin and:

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant is a gentle exfoliant made with rice. Its feels like ground rice, soft but effective to remove dead skin cells.

2. Using a Masque: Masques are great for skin balancing, regulation of oil production, clarifying/purifying the skin, nourishing with antioxidant vitamins and loads more.
Tip: Masques should be applied immediately after exfoliation,left on for a prescribed amount of time, then rinsed or cleaned off.The toner and moisturiser is then applied after the masque.

Remember to choose skin care products that suit your skin type! Till the next post, xoxo...