Antioxidants are substances that help protect your skin cells against free radicals. Free radicals are molecules produced when your body breaks down food or when you’re exposed to smoke or UV radiation. If you’ve ever seen a sliced apple turn brown, you’ve witnessed the process of oxidation, which is caused by free radicals. Free radicals […]
Skincare
Why Men Need To Care About Skincare Like Since Yesterday!!!
“Skincare is for women” “I don’t have the time for skincare” “I don’t want to use so many things on my face” “I have naturally good skin, I don’t need anything else” Well, the truth of the matter is that EVERYONE should CARE for their SKIN irrespective of their gender, age, race, […]
Life Lately / Lifestyle
WanShyGirl Blog Is 5 Years Old!!!!! Here's A Look At How Far We’ve Come
What started out as a university course assignment has evolved into a five-year (and counting) career. Here’s my blogging journey thus far. I’m typing this with so much excitement because yaaaayyyy it’s my Blogversary (Blogging Anniversary) and it’s hard to believe it’s been five years. Five solid years of learning, unlearning, and relearning. Let’s take […]
Skincare
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know About Treating Hyperpigmentation Dark Spots Can Be Very Annoying
Hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition that can affect all skin types and all ages. Learn what causes it & how you can treat and manage it with useful advice from skincare experts. What is hyperpigmentation ? Hyperpigmentation or skin darkening occurs as a result of an increase in melanin – the substance in the […]
Lagos Living / Lifestyle
I Tried Korean Food for the first time Ever! – Here’s How It Went Down. Hua Han Korean Restaurant Review
I recently took a trip to Hua Han – a Korean/Chinese restaurant tucked away in the heart of Ikeja, GRA. Read all about my experience. The Genesis I can’t exactly explain why? However, all my restaurant hopping plans always start from Twitter. A good example is my visit to Ocean’s Basket – one of the […]
Skincare
Here’s How You Can Get Better Skin In One Week ...Introducing the 7-day skincare challenge
“I’m breaking out badly what can I use for my acne?” “My skin is really oily, how can I control it?” “I have dark spots and acne scars how can I fade them”? “I want to start a skincare routine but I have no idea where to start?” Every week I get a number of […]
Skincare
What The Hell Is Maskne and How Can I Get Rid Of It? Mask Acne Is A Thing & Here's How To Treat It
Is wearing a face mask for long periods causing you to breakout? You are certainly not alone! Find out how you can treat and prevent acne that develops as a result of wearing a face mask a.k.a MASKNE! Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the globe protecting oneself from the coronavirus has become the number […]
Life Lately / Skincare
Watch Me Unbox New Skincare Products + 2020 Life Updates Featuring The Inkeylist, Revolution Skincare & Lots More!
Watch me as I unbox new skincare products from The Inkey List, The Ordinary, Revolution Skincare and other notable skincare brands. I recently splurged on some new skincare products from notable skincare brands home and abroad, I decided to do a live unboxing of these new skincare goodies on my Instagram page. If you weren’t […]
Brand Focus / Product Reviews / Skincare
Ologe – A Nigerian Skincare Brand To Try + An Indepth Product Review
The Nigerian skincare space is growing by the second and it is always a thing of joy when I find a brand that is genuinely interested in helping people achieve healthy glowing skin with the right products. This is the case with Ologe – an artisanal skincare brand based in Lagos, Nigeria. My first impression […]
Skincare
How To Repurpose Your Skincare Products When They Don’t Work For You Thou Shalt Not Be Wasteful
Here’s how you can repurpose a skincare product if it doesn’t work for you,