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Have you checked the label of your favorite mattifying foundation lately? Swipe 👉🏾 for what look for to avoid harsh chemicals like silicone elastomers ▪️▪️▪️▪️ Silicone elastomers absorb multiple types of oil and sebum, giving the skin a smooth, powdery feel. . It works as a mattifying agent to give your skin a smooth, even appearance that makes an excellent base for applying makeup. A substance called Cyclopentasiloxane is often included in the silicone elastomer, to dissolve sebum and improve between the elastomer providing a more extended look. ✨✨✨✨✨✨ Mattifying agents can be found in a variety of products, such as: Powders Siliconesks Foundations Lotions Balms Gels Sprays Oil reduction sheets ---- Check out our Instastory for 7 reasons why silicone is bad for your skin ! . . . . . . . #skincare #beautyproducts #silicone #elastomers #ingredients #Skincaretips #diyskincare #nihudictionary #skintips #skincarelover #naturalproducts #Naturalproductadvocate #nontoxic #siliconemask #siliconemakeup #checkthelabels #holistichealth #parabenfreemakeup #siliconefreemakeup #Mattefying #matte #oilfree #sebumremover #cloggedpores #happyskin #clearskin #cleanscalp https://www.instagram.com/p/ByBGgjBp5xr/?igshid=1atrykgg9tzty

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#NihuDictionary // Glutamic acid is a non-essential amino acid – which means our bodies can break it down. 💊Glutamic acid is also an essential part of the nervous system, serving as a neurotransmitter. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🧫In cosmetics, glutamic acid serves as a humectant moisturizer and skin conditioning agent. Glutamic acid is known to be more effective than hyaluronic acid – Many glutamic acids= polyglutamic acid, which is better than 1 hyalorunic acid. 🧫Polyglutamic acid is known as one of the most hydrating ingredients you can find. It is known to: ✔diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles ✔aids the skin's natural exfoliation process ✔minimises pigmentation ✔ boosts elasticity (more so than topical collagen) ✔ stimulates the skin's natural moisturising processes ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Next time you’re in the beauty supply store, check out for polyglutamic acid in your ingredient list! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #chemicals #cosmeticingredient #bestskincare #skinhydration #creualtyfreeckincare #nontoxicskincare #veganskincare #africanskincare #africannaturalista #nigeriannaturals #skincaretraining #formulator #cosmeticchemistry #cosmeticchemist #formulation #beautycounter #skincarediary #mythbusting #skincaretips #producttips #nontoxichemicals #skincareaddict #skincareguru #esthetician #skinofcolorderm #ethnicskin #skinofcolor #skinlove https://www.instagram.com/p/B4jG0IvppV3/?igshid=17zut6i3brqyn

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We all deal with dry skin and it sucks! 🥴Some of us have combination skin so it can be tricky. What is common between dry and oily skin is to keep it gentle and hydrated. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Drinking water and your diet can also help hydrate your dry skin from within. Make sure to be patient with your skin and stay consistent with your skin regimen ✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #NihuDictionary #NihuWellness #dryskincare #dryskin #dryskintips #dryskinproblems #dryskinmakeup #dryskinrelief #dryskincream #dryskinmask #dryskincareroutine #dryskinbrushing #dryskinfoundation #dryskingelglow #dryskintreatment #dryskinsolution #dryskinmoisturizer #dryskinproducts #sheabutterbenefits #sheabuttershampoo #sheabutternigeria #jojobaoilskincare #jojobaoilforface #jojobaoilmask #skincareroutine #skincaredaily #skincareregimen #skincarethread #skincareblog #skincareblogger https://www.instagram.com/p/B3aoNBXJEH-/?igshid=kklg4d63dfso

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If your like me & you can fry plaintain with the oil on your face, then this for you! 😂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Our skin naturally produces oil/sebum as a barrier for your skin. Some of us produce more sebum in particular parts of our body. Remember that your whole body is covered by skin. Too often we focus on the face and forget that the oils on our legs and hands may the reason for those breakouts 🥴🥴 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here are some tips for taking care of oily skin. Looking products? Our Nubian Glow Kit is all you need! It contains products to help combat your oily skin issues. The Fara clay mask + Nala Rosewater Toner are a definite #MustTry for #oilyskin! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✨✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Nihudictionary #Skinfacts #Hairfacts #healthyskin #Skinmask #HairMask #biology #cells #layersofskin #HairRepair #ClayMask #EssentialOils #SkinLayers #NYCHair #NYCMUAs #HairOils #Scalp #ScalpDetox #AlbanyHairstylist #Africanhairbraiding #NYC #Albany #dermatology #skinbiology #skincaretips #skincarehacks #glowingskin #skincaretrends https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Kvm6BpaNI/?igshid=1k7vvxhywfavo

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#NIHUDICTIONARY| Toxicity: Moderate ----- Triethanolamine is one of the top toxic ingredients used in cosmetics. It is a strongly alkaline substance used to balance the overall pH of a product, but it also works as an emulsifier that helps products retain a smooth appearance and helps to spread creams easily over the skin. ----- When absorbed into the body over a long time, it can become toxic. Short periods of exposure can cause allergic reactions like eye problems and dry hair and skin. ----- Check your makeup, and you’ll find triethanolamine in your eyeliners, eye shadows, blushers, mascara, foundation, hair dyes, hair care products, shaving products, and sunscreens. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❌❌ Regulations ❌❌ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❌❌Triethanolamine is FDA approved as an indirect food additive, which means it can be found in food packaging. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ❌❌The Cosmetic Ingredient Review found that triethanolamine was "safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products designed for discontinuous, brief use followed by thorough rinsing from the surface of the skin. In products intended for prolonged contact with the skin, the concentration of Triethanolamine should not exceed 5%." ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To avoid triethanolamine, make sure to check the labels of all your makeup! ✨Swipeleft ✨ for the other ways you can spot this ingredient! . . . . #cosmeticIngredient #cosmetics #naturalbeauty #makeup #mascara #NYCMua #eyeliner #shavingproducts #hairdyes #haircare #foundation #primer #mac #sephora #revlon #mua #beautybrands #beautyguru #skincareroutine #makeuproutine #clearskin #happyskin #diyskin #tutorials #readyourlabels #overthecounter #diymakeup #preservatives #additives https://www.instagram.com/p/B1HdDURp7gG/?igshid=1hqkzsyx8ulg5

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#NihuDictionary Isopropyl Alcohol : isopropanol \ 2-propanol 🔺Commonly known as rubbing alcohol. 🔺Isopropyl alcohol will not clear up your skin- even when used to heal a popped pimple 🔺Leaves your skin tight, dry, and flaky and make the redness worse. 🔺Lacks the ability to kill hydrophilic viruses. 🔺Widely used in cosmetics and personal care products as an antifoaming agent, fragrance ingredient, solvent, viscosity(thickness) decreasing agent, perfuming, viscosity controlling. 🔺Topical acne medication like benzoyl peroxide, rubbing alcohol can dry your skin out even faster. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🔺🔺🔺🔺🔺🔺 Isopropyl Alcohol is among some of the alcohols that can cause dry skin or oily skin for others. Not sure which alcohols are good for your skin. Head over to our #instastory for that list. Remember to read those labels! https://www.instagram.com/p/B0oOfpgpEyh/?igshid=b0igdqzdi21p

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#Nihudictionary ✏ Your curl pattern is important because the more curls you have, the more likely it is to break because there is less space for oil to move down the hair shaft. The pattern of your curls is determined by the shape of your hair follicle. The more oval its shape, the curlier your hair will be. 💇‍♀️ L: Coily/ Kinky 🔼 Use lots of conditioner on wet hair for help with moisture and detangling ✔ Be gentle with your curls because they are fragile. ✔ Use a light gel or styling butter to define your curls while damp. ✔ Allow your hair to rest in between protective hairstyles because this type of hair can be fragile. 💈 Our L.O.C Method Kit for our Mago Butter Hair Cream for a more effortless detangling and locking in moisture. 💇‍♂️O: Curly ✔ Very frizz-prone hair ✔ AVOID SULFATES other ingredients that can dry out your hair. ✔ Choose a gentle shampoo that won't strip your hair of oils ✔ Use creams and gels for added definition. 💈 Adisa Natural Shampoo is packed with oils to cleanse your hair while replenishing it with natural oils. 💇‍♀️ S: Wavy ✔ Try using natural oils like coconut oil, Jamaican black castor oil, and olive oil as a pre-poo treatment for your hair and scalp ✔ Use a mousse or leave-in serum to style your hair & stay away from heavy creams. 💈 Udo leave-in conditioner for a light leave-in conditioner to prep your scalp for styling without feeling too greasy. 💈 Our Mwanga hair serums as a pre-poo treatment . . . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Nihudictionary #naturalhairdaily #naturalhaircare #haircare #Naturalbeauty #Naturalbeautybasic #Naturalbeautyblogger #Naturalbeautybrands #Naturalbeautycare #Naturalbeautychallenge #NaturalbeautyEnhanced #Naturalbeautyisthebest #Naturalbeautytips #Naturalbeautywithanaturalbooty #Naturalhair #Naturalhaircommunity #Naturalista #haircream #hairserum #hairconditioner #hairstylist #naturalhairstyles #naturalhairbrands #shopnatural #blackhair #blackhairbrands #blackhairtips #naturalhairmen #beardgang https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz_AGqLpY4A/?igshid=qwulurruwf1g

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#NihuDictionary | Native to Indonesia, patchouli is an evergreen subshrub that thrives in fertile, shaded soil. Its shape resembles mint because they are from the same botanical family. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌿The name is of Indian origin, and its name is due to its unusual foliage: “patchouli” comes from the Tamil patch which means “green,” and ilai which means “leaf.” 🍃The scent of patchouli was discovered in the West in the early 19th century when it was used to scent cashmere shawls imported from India and Indonesia. The smell signified the originality of the goods. It later became the emblem for the hippie movement in the Sixties. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍃Patchouli oil is known as an excellent tissue regenerator, which helps to stimulate the growth of new skin cells. It has been found to repair rough, cracked, and overly dehydrated skin. It is a critical ingredient in our #Haske Beard Balm! It reduces your razor bumps, providing a smooth foundation for a pain-free shave. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Grab a beard balm for yourself and a friend during our #NihuSummerSale! Everything is 25% off! . . . . . . #Shaveoftheday #Wetshaving #Shaving #BeardBalm #WellnessBlog #Shavingbrush #Classic #Photooftheday #Postshave #Barb #Razor #Straightrazors #Brush #PatchouliOil #RazorBumpFree #BlackBeards #Shave #Mensgrooming #Aromatherapy #BeardGangTakeover #NaturalIngredients #BeardGrowth #skincare #BlackBusiness #ShopBlack #BlackWellness #blackmenwithbeards https://www.instagram.com/p/BzGTVJoJJA3/?igshid=1ve4x5e3f6811

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Beauty is skin deep ✨ Here is all you need to know about the epidermis and its 5 sublayers! ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ #BeautyTips 1. Most products that you apply to the surface of your skin cannot reach the Basal layer. Procedures like stem cell facials can be a complete waste of time because the uppermost layers of the skin prevent large compounds like stem cells from reaching this deep layer. - 2 : Using facial scrubs will remove or thin the stratum corneum layer of the epidermis which contains dead skin cells. . . . . . . . #Nihudictionary #Skinfacts #Hairfacts #healthyhair #Skinmask #HairMask #biology #cells #HairRepair #ClayMask #EssentialOils #SkinLayers #NYCHair #NYHair #NaturalHair #AfricanHair #Hairgrowth #Naturalista #HairGuru #traditionalhairstyles #HairOils #Scalp #ScalpDetox #AlbanyHairstylist #Africanhairbraiding #NYC #Albany #dermatology #skinbiology https://www.instagram.com/p/ByQZzi8JcqE/?igshid=1dsthl2w987zm

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Beauty is Skin Deep ✨ | The multiple layers of skin can be a bit tricky, but we got you covered! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The body mostly has fat cells in the hypodermis, but it also has white blood cells and blood vessels. Aside from storing fat, the hypodermis anchors the skin to muscles and allows the skin to slide freely over your muscles. . . . . . . . #Nihudictionary #Skinfacts #Hairfacts #healthyhair #Skinmask #HairMask #biology #cells #layersofskin #HairRepair #ClayMask #EssentialOils #SkinLayers #NYCHair #NYHair #NaturalHair #AfricanHair #Hairgrowth #Naturalista #HairGuru #traditionalhairstyles #HairOils #Scalp #ScalpDetox #AlbanyHairstylist #Africanhairbraiding #NYC #Albany #dermatology #skinbiology https://www.instagram.com/p/ByQZLC0JTUj/?igshid=ws5vantfku4o

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#CheckyourLabels Toxicity: High 1-Naphthol and 2-Naphthol are isomers (same formula, different arrangement). ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ Naphthol is a petroleum-derived ingredient in hair color and bleaching products. You can find it in dyes, pigments, fats, oils, insecticides, pharmaceuticals, perfumes, antiseptics, synthesis of fungicides, and antioxidants for rubber. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Found in the following pharmaceutical products based on 2-naphthol is the antifungal tolnaftate the semisynthetic penicillin nafcillin the anti-inflammatory naproxen It's a counterirritant in alopecia and an antiseptic for scabies. ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ When used in hair dyes, naphthol imparts color to hair; however, the exact color depends on the other ingredients used in the preparation as well as the starting color of the hair. . . . . . . . . . #Nihudictionary #knowyoursource #hairdyes #coloring #colorist #hairstylist #hair #wigs #weaves #haircolorist #toxic #nontoxic #readyourlabels #toxicmakeup #organic #teamnatural #teamorganic #cosmetics #labels #LoveYourSkin #Happy #Love #Health #Lifestyle #Africanwomen #Skincare #Healthyskin #Westafrica #Herbalists https://www.instagram.com/p/ByIuKlgpXit/?igshid=1kl92lld5m068

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Allergies season is truly here. You may hear people sneezing everywhere you go or you have that one co-worker depleting every tissue box in the office (or is that you? 🤣). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A go-to work friendly remedy can be LOCALLY produced honey 🍯 by your desk. (Not every product that's labeled ’honey’ is good for your body) ✔ a tablespoon in your tea or/and coffee can make a big difference. ✔ eat a tablespoon of locally grown honey every 4 hours -- Stay tuned for more tips on fighting allergies. #NihuDictionary for more wellness tips! . . . . . . #Ecobeauty #Apothecary #Cleanbeauty #Naturalskincare #Holistic #Gogreen #Essentialoils #Organicskincare #Nontoxic #Beautyblogger #Naturalbeauty #Skinfood #RealingInredients #LoveYourSkin #Wellnesswednesday #Radiantskin #NYblogger #Selfcare #Beautycare #Aromatherapy #Crueltyfree #Beautyfinds #Organicskincare #Nontoxicbeauty #Naturalproducts #AllergySeason #blackaromatherapy #africanaromatherapy #allergyrelief https://www.instagram.com/p/BxKcAgQpLaD/?igshid=kjdqwnod1w5g

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#NihuDictionary A very important Plant. Birch can be used for hair loss and can yield sugar, vinegar, and beer. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ B I R C H 🌿 F A C T S: 🍃Sweet birch (B. lenta) is the main source of oil of wintergreen. 🍃Leaf extracts, used as whitening agents in cosmetics, are traditionally used against freckles. 🍃Birch bark is a traditional food preservative; in Northern Pakistan it is used to enhance the flavor of ghee during aging. https://www.instagram.com/p/BpnRHv2ACjm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=va4bnidpyuil

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#allergeezzzzz ____ #NihuDictionary provides researched information to its customers to aid in their wellness journey. Please speak to your physician before embarking on a new wellness regimens, especially if you are currently on medication or pregnant. ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ #foodismedicine #vegetables #FOAMed #mhealth #HealthTalk #Allergies #Eatclean #EatLocal #Nycbeauty #GlutenFree #HealthyEating #HealthyRecipes #Nutrition #Paleo #Vega #GetHealthy #Nyhealth #Healthyfoodporn #Iquitsugar #Detox #Nutrition #GoGetIt #DreamBig #JustDoIt #Iwill #Alwaysinbeta #Betterforit #Findyourstrong

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🌱 🌿✨ Wellness begins in the kitchen. Basil is a great cooking ingredient & a great essential oil for your skin. When using essential oils be sure to adhere to any allergies you may have. ________________________________ #nihudictionary is your go-to wellness dictionary for definitions, tips, and recipes for your health and beauty needs.

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