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Shaving, Haircut & Hair Removal Rules

By Kathryn Khadija Leverette

Do plan to communicate with us on a regular basis until (a) total clearing is achieved, (b) you’ve stopped “bumping up”, (c) your shaving habits are ‘on point’ and (d) you’re consistent with your home care and new shaving method.

Do shave with the PFB Bump Fighter or BIC Disposable for Sensitive Skin with an unscented shaving [more...]

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Beating the Bump

By Kathryn Khadija Leverette

Pseudofolliculitis barbae, known as razor bumps, is the number one complaint among black men and women who shave or perform other hair removal methods. Caused by stiff facial hair and a genetically-caused curved follicle, the hair tips reverse their course and literally penetrate and grow back into the skin, like a horseshoe, before they would [more...]

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Dealing with Dark Spots

By Kathryn Khadija Leverette

How to Delete Dark Spots and Brighten Uneven Skin Tone

Of all the skin disorders that affect skin of color, hyperpigmentation is the chief complaint. Skin problems, medications and medical conditions and many other factors, including minor “skin insults”, can lead to skin discoloration.

Possible causes include acne, razor bumps, sunburn, sun damage, chemical irritation, hard water, dehydration, eczema, allergic reactions, insect [more...]

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Staying Clear

By Kathryn Khadija Leverette

Lifestyle Issues That Can Affect Your Skin

Reduce your stress. Do whatever it takes. Stress, a major acne aggravator, is caused by the wear and tear of day-to-day living and changes that take place in your life, both good and bad. Moving is comparable to the death of a child in its ability to cause extreme stress.

Sleep [more...]

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Acne Keloidalis

By Kathryn Khadija Leverette

Those Painful, Scarring “Back-of-the-Neck” and Scalp Bumps

Acne keloidalis nuchae (deep pockets of inflammation buried under keloid scars), also called acne keloiditis (sore, pustular bumps) or AKN, affects the occipital scalp area, back of the neck, and in some cases, the entire scalp. This condition usually first appear and then flare up when black men get their [more...]

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