There is a tale, that on any given day of the week a man can be found muffling through some skincare aisle in the US, aimlessly wondering, riddled with decision fatigue, dazed and confused by all the products and details that confront him. This is not the case for every man, but it is for some, and we sympathize for these guys. In this week’s post we attempt to raise the skin care confidence of guys that haven’t a single clue on how to take care of their skin. Keep reading for ways to improve the skin and tips for shopping.

Know your Limits

First things first, look before you leap. In other words don’t start making decisions about your skin until you know your skin type and what your skin actually needs. Don’t assume you need brotox without a consultation, and you probably don’t need every gadget or gizmo that’s on the shelf either.  Start with the YELLE skincare quiz to determine your skin type and get a better understanding of it. You should also consider your top concerns. After you get an understanding of your skin type you can begin to add facial services and other products to your routine.

Master the Basics

Before you start purchasing everything from jade rollers to LED light stock your shelf with the basics.  Cleanser, toner, moisturizer, and eye cream are the foundation of a strong skin care routine.  Start with these basics and use them on a regular basis along with SPF during the day and you will be on the way to better skin. Our YELLE targeted serums will also serve you well as your skin care habits become more routine.

Get better products

We get it, you have been washing your face with the same soap you wash your body with for years, no harm no foul. The truth is though you should not be doing that. The skin on your face and body is not the same. Every man needs a quality skincare line that is specifically formulated for the face.

Have a Solid Routine

No matter what professional services you engage in for your skin from hydrodermabrasion to chemical peels, you MUST have an at home regimen to take care of your skin the rest of the time.  Professional treatments alone are not enough to preserve and protect the skin. If you want to maintain the results of your professional treatment you must have a solid home care routine. Always have a complete home care routine on hand to care for your skin after professional treatments.

Want to boost your skin confidence? Take our quiz to find out your skin type, purchase the appropriate companion kit, then get on your way to the most well-groomed skin you have ever seen

2020 is officially underway and as our YELLE beauty team reflects on the year ahead and our commitment to your skin the one word that resonates over and over again is CARE. We realize that skin care is an intentional effort that involves taking care of yourself mentally, physically, and emotionally. When positive attention is given to each of these areas, individuals experience constructive change and outcomes. In our commitment to you this year we not only want to take care of your skin but also share mental, physical, and emotional gems that will truly have you appreciating your melanin GLOW all year. We hope you can appreciate it and embrace our commitment to helping you feel good and look good everyday this year.

TAKE CARE OF YOUR MIND

Many prominent celebrities including Tarji P. Henson and Michelle Williams have opened up about their personal struggles with anxiety and depression. Other individuals in the workforce and beyond are also coming forward and opening up about their personal mental health battles. Despite the stigma that existed for years these brave individuals are speaking out and getting the professional help they need. Today, medical professionals are creating comfortable and safe spaces for individuals to discuss their mental health status. By in large, we are coming out from behind the smoke screens. Our YELLE Beauty team wants you to know that no matter what season of life you are in, taking care of your mental health is a priority. We encourage you to talk about your feelings, take breaks, rest, and seek professional help if needed.

TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY

Make 2020 the year of NO MORE DIETING! Instead make small adjustments for the long haul. Restricting and punishing yourself does not serve you well.  Give up sodas, commit to five fruits a day, buy a scale and try weighing and measuring your food. Small changes sustained over time are the way to go this year. There are no upsides to crash or yo-yo dieting. The practice is not good for your skin and often results in premature aging and damage to collagen and elastin. Take care of your body by making food and exercise choices that suit your lifestyle.

TAKE CARE OF YOU

Make YOU a priority this year no EXCEPTIONS…..take care of your skin with YELLE’s Awakening Complete 5 Piece System then engage in emotionally stimulating activities likes meditation or going to church. In the chaos of the world we live in today a few planned moments of uninterrupted time to sit and be still can help reset the mind. Before the year gets off and running think about the person you are and who you want to be, then lay the groundwork to becoming that person. If you want to be more charitable for example, you don’t have to wait to have a million dollars in the bank to get started, practice by donating a dollar each week to a charity you are familiar with.

Join YELLE Beauty in taking CARE this year. Start by taking care of your skin and exploring the entire YELLE Beauty collection and incorporating it into your wellness routine this year.

At home microneedling via dermaroller has become very popular over the last year. The at home devices promise to deliver skin care products deeper in the skin. The hope of greater absorption and results is enticing but are these devices good for women of color? Would we recommend using them with our collection of peptide boosting serums? Read on to find out what our YELLE beauty team of experts has to say about using homecare needling devices.

Microneedling is a professional treatment usually performed in a dermatology office or medical spa. The procedure which is also known as collagen induction therapy involves repeatedly puncturing the skin with tiny sterile needles to treat a variety of skin conditions including scarring and acne. It is often combined with Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to enhance results of the treatment. Microneedling creates small little tears or micro injuries on the skins surface, the injury signals the production of extra collagen and elastin which results in plumped skin with even a reduction in acne scarring and pigment reduction.

When used with a serum microneedling can also help with deeper absorption and deliver powerful results. At home versions and the ones you receive at a dermatologist office are very different. The main difference between at home versions of microneedling and the ones you receive at a dermatologist office involves the depth of the needles involved in the treatment and price. At home
versions do not penetrate nearly as deep as the ones used in a dermatologist office and prices range from $450 and up for professional treatments to as little as $9.99 for at home needling devices.

What does our YELLE Beauty team Say about Microneedling?
When it comes to microneedling our team says stick with a dermatologist for treatments and leave at home microneedling devices alone. For women of color we feel at home devices have the potential to do more harm than good. They can actually create more damage to pigmentation when used incorrectly, and are a definite no-no for individuals with active acne, inflamed or irritated skin. Women
of color are also at an increased risk of keloid scars and while the risks may be relatively low with at-home devices we don’t think it is worth it. And even though at home options are more convenient and less expensive the “wounds” created by them may not even be enough to influence the skin. At best it probably just provides superficial exfoliation. Finally, while our entire collection of YELLE Beauty serums is AMAZING they are not intended to be needled into the skin they deliver game changing results without the needles. Our Awakening Peptide Boosting Serum formula for normal skin addresses collagen and elastin production and is a product favorite among our team. 

Purchase the YELLE Beauty serum that is right for your skin and experience beautiful results with no down time. Our collection of serums includes:
Awakening Peptide Boosting Serum for Normal Skin
Awakening Brightening Serum for Oily Skin
Awakening Hydrating Serum for Dry Skin

Written by Regina Tucker

Valentine’s Day is such a great day to have fun with the kidddosand be a kid again. It’s a day of LOVE and the perfect occasion to celebrate your child’s melanin. Looking for a few quick and easy ideas to celebrate the occasion? Take a look at our ideas on how to make the most of the day with YELLE skin care.

Write Your Child A Melanin Lunch Box Note

It’s old school, but kids love opening their lunchbox or book bag and finding a handwritten love note from mom or dad tucked inside.  On Valentine’s Day send a note that focus on their complexion and the things you love about it, especially the small details only a mother notices like a small dimple or little teeny tiny mole on their face.  Teaching your children to embrace all of their intricacies goes a loooong way with them. They love to hear stories about when they were born and how their little eyes squinted and how as the days went by there melanin started to emerge even more.

Give the gift of self-care

Teach your children to take care of their melanin and to fall in love with their skin.  In addition to the traditional chocolate treats they love to get, give them with their very own Milk and Honey cleanser. It’s a great way for them to tell their skin I love you. Then at dinner time have your child share with you what they love about themselves. After they share remind them that they are lovable just for being born.

Make it a Date

Valentine’s Day is the perfect night for a family date night.  Make tissue paper flowers, hang red streamers, dim the lights and hang holiday lights and play your children’s favorite soft play list to set the perfect Valentine’s mood.  They will certainly be delighted by the change in ambiance.

At home spa night

This is so quick and easy and can be achieved with minimal preparation.  Get you some fun little Valentines treats. The ones that come already baked and will very likely be overflowing at the supermarket this time of year. Grab our essential kit, warm some hot towels and get it going with your little one.  Such a great way to practice healthy skin care and say I love you. This gift will also last beyond February 14th.

Use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to teach your little one about self-love, and healthy skin care habits. Our Milk and Honey Cleanser is safe for the entire family and an excellent gateway into our complete skin care collection.

Valentine’s Day will soon be here, and love is definitely in the air. After your done wrapping your YELLE Awakening Skincare Regimen for that special someone, make time to sit down for the perfect Valentine’s meal. Here are a few good for your skin foodideas to serve on Valentine’s Day along with your YELLE skincare gift. P.S. Notice anything special about our food ideas? There all red. Enjoy!

Sun Dried Tomatoes

Add a little sundried tomato to your pasta, salad, chicken, or pizza. In recent years the Mediterranean sundried tomato fell off a bit, but tomatoes are packed with lycopene, vitamin, c, k and iron. Lycopene is an antioxidant associated with lowering the risk of certain cancers and vitamin k is important in bone health and wound healing.

Red Pepper

Delicious stuffed red peppers as a main course or sliced red peppers served with humus as an appetizer are the perfect red for Valentine’s Day. Red peppers are packed with vitamins C and A. They are low in calories and a good source of beta-carotene which converts into vitamin A for healthy skin. Tip: Make your stuffed red peppers vegetarian by filling them with seasoned brown rice, black beans, and Monterey Jack cheese.

Raspberries

Raspberries are loaded with antioxidants and vitamin C. They protect the skin from UV damage and keep the skin healthy.Make an easy raspberry crisp with fresh warm raspberries, whipped cream, and a warm granola topping. You can even dip them in an antioxidant rich dark chocolate and enjoy as an additional desert option.

Cascara

Cascara comes from coffee cherries or the husk. It is essentially coffee waste. The seed or bean is separated from the skin of coffee beans and the flesh of the small, plump red cherry. Cascara is used in herbal tea and tastes sweet-think hints oforchid, rosehip, raisin, or red current.  It’s a cross between coffee and tea. So enjoy it as a warm beverage at the end of the meal before you cozy up to your sweetheart.

Pomegranate

Antioxidants are a skin care powerhouse. Red fruits like strawberries, raspberries, and pomegranates are loaded with antioxidants. They protect the skin against skin aging by repairing free radical damage.  Have breakfast for dinner and serve whole wheat pancakes topped with fresh pomegranate and smoky maple veggie sausage.

Beets

Is it us or do beets seem a little bit like the vegetable underdog? They don’t seem to get a lot of attention, but beets are quite high in vitamin C a good for you antioxidant.  Add beets to your Valentine’s Day meal by using a heart shaped cookie cutter to slice them, and then roast them until brown and crisped.

Blood Orange-

Okay so maybe the blood orange is a bit of an imposter on Valentine’s Day. It’s an orange after all but its’s red color is loaded with antioxidants and yumminess to enhance salsa or a sweet desert like bruleed blood oranges with yogurt and cardamom. If you really want something sweet and different than the traditional strawberries reach for the blood orange.

Red Quinoa

Red quinoa is often used in salads and is considered a complete protein. It boosts fiber, antioxidants and several other minerals that offer complete benefits for the skin.

Enjoying a romantic dinner this Valentine’s Day? Try one of these delicious dinner ideas for two, then make the meal complete with a gift from our YELLE skin care collection.