Beauty

Lupus and Sun Sensitivity: Protect Yourself

Photosensitivity is a form of skin sensitivity that occurs as a result of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, including the sun. Having lupus can...

The Air Pollution-Cancer Risk Link

An environmental exposure researcher on how the air we breathe can raise risk of lung and other cancers—and what to do about it Residents of...

TGIN Founder Chris-Tia Donaldson Passes Away from Breast Cancer

TGIN founder Chris-Tia Donaldson passes away from breast cancer. The beauty entrepreneur and author founded the natural hair brand, Thank God It’s Natural. She...

What Are Your Nails Saying About Your Health?

Our bodies send us clues about our health in many ways, including messages from our nails. So check out their color, condition, shape and...

5 Foods That Could Lower Your Cancer Risk

Confusing and conflicting health claims can make it a challenge to select healthy food, but the good news is that there are many nutritious...

Makeup 101: Clean Out Expired Beauty Items

As summer winds down and you start thinking about your color palette for fall, it's the perfect time to take inventory of your beauty...

5 Beauty Treatments You Can Find in Your Kitchen

Antioxidants in fruits and vegetables can help protect our hair and skin from sun damage, toxins and environmental elements. That's why eating eight servings...

5 Tips to Detangle Your Transitioning Mane

Detangling can make even the most pious naturalista spew blue language, but for ladies in the thick of transitioning, trying to manage two textures...

5 Best Beauty Tips to Improve Your Face, Skin and Hair!

We love a good beauty tip, so we've rounded up five of our favorites for a flawless, fabulous you: Don't skip sunscreen. Before you...

6 Steps to Get Him Spruced Up for Spring

Women know it’s almost time to break out the spring beauty rituals: getting their feet ready for sandals, choosing the perfect nail color to...

Spring Skincare Revamp: 5 Tips for Radiant Skin

Spring is in full effect and now is the best time to take a look at our beauty routines with fresh eyes and revamp...

5 Protective Hairstyles You Need to Try This Summer

Protectives styles offer the best of both worlds. Not only are they tried-and-true methods for preserving our natural hair; they're also just plain fun. They...

6 Things to Discuss With Your Gynecologist

When it comes to sexual health, it can be hard to know what's "normal" and what could signal a potential health problem. Even if...

Study Finds Natural Hair Bias in the Workplace Still Exists

Black women with natural hairstyles, such as braids, afros or twists, are less likely than white women or black women with straightened hair to...

Air Pollution Makes COVID-19 Worse

Growing evidence points to a link between air pollution and increased vulnerability to COVID-19. At the same time, the United States Environmental Protection Agency recently...

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