Bolden Blog

November 04, 2017

How to Make Sure Your Black Does Not Crack

by Chinelo And Ndidi November 04, 2017

Celebrities we love from Nia Long to Pharrell Williams swear that exfoliating is the secret to their youthful looking skin, and we have to agree. Exfoliation takes skin from good to radiant by sloughing off dead skin, revealing new and glowing skin underneath.

October 22, 2017

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Why you need to have a breast screening routine

by Chinelo And Ndidi October 22, 2017

It’s breast cancer awareness month and a good time to remind ourselves to stay vigilant and follow through with checking out any unusual signs or symptoms. Knowing what your breasts look like and how they normally feel is a good first step in breast health.

September 29, 2017

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Bolden's 6 Favorite DIY Scrubs

by Chinelo And Ndidi September 29, 2017

Every once in a while we have to remind ourselves to take a little time to indulge.These D.I.Y body scrub recipes are as easy as it gets - just grab a mason jar or any 4-8 oz container with lid, a spatula to stir with, and the ingredients below. Measure out and mix vigorously and it is ready to use.

September 29, 2017

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Posted in Beauty Bolden Clear Skin Clay Mask Clay Masks Exfoliating Masks Hydrating Masks masks Oil Masks Peel-off Masks Sheet Masks Unscented Shea Oil

Face Masks: An Intro

by Chiamaka Eleje September 29, 2017

This weekend’s beauty indulgence, face masks, have been around for a long time and the benefits of using them are almost immeasurable. Masks mimic the experience at a spa, and a good face mask can improve the overall appearance of your skin.

August 30, 2017

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4 Tips for Carefree Fun in the Sun

by Chiamaka Eleje August 30, 2017

August 11, 2017

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Posted in sunscreen

Update on Bolden's Brightening Moisturizer SPF 30

by Chinelo And Ndidi August 11, 2017

April 05, 2017

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Posted in Beauty Hyperpigmentation Spring skincare sunscreen

Becoming #SpringBae, 5 Spring Skincare Tips

by Lauren R.D Fox April 05, 2017

Spring calls on us to clean out our closets, Feng Shui our furniture and even look for new boos; and while we make these changes, many of us forget to revamp our skincare regimes for the new season.

October 04, 2016

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LET’S TALK ABOUT SKIN

by Nneka Obidike Gerstle October 04, 2016

Black skin is rich in color, texture and quality. Still, like all other skin types, it is often prone to a myriad of unwelcome conditions. While it would be easy enough to simply brush over our blemishes, here at Bolden we prefer to get to the root of issues, and deal with them head-on.

June 08, 2016

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Lemonade

by Nneka Obidike Gerstle June 08, 2016

On the heel of her powerful, feather-‐ruffling Super Bowl performance, Beyoncé debuted Lemonade, her visual album, to rave reviews from critics and audiences across the globe. The warm reception came as no surprise, since just about everything breathed from the mouth of Queen Bey turns to gold, as though she were Miss Midas and not Mrs. Carter.

May 05, 2016

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Posted in Beauty

Marvel at the Beauty

by Nneka Obidike Gerstle May 05, 2016

Flowing capes, futuristic suits of armor, yellow-maned gods, and the occasional not so jolly green giant. Welcome to the wonderful Marvel Universe where creativity flourishes and the denotation of beauty is… well, a work in progress.

December 17, 2014

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Posted in Ingredients

All About Shea

by Bolden USA December 17, 2014

Shea has been used for centuries in Africa in many applications; for its therapeutic and moisturizing properties, in various traditional ceremonies, and as a food source. It has a well established use as skin ointment for its anti-inflammatory properties, and its ability to help the skin heal and retain moisture. In some traditional weddings, it is used to improve the bride's skin tone and elasticity months before the ceremony. Some regions also eat the shea fruit which is high in Vitamin C, and reportedly tastes like plain yogurt.