B*tches Get Stuff Done

Our mamas raised us to know better than to use profanity, but when we heard the vile words that were spewed at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez--a female member of the House of Reps, by a male colleague, we had to chime in. Here at Bolden, we choose to focus our attention on the myriad contributions of illustrious women whose accomplishments are often undervalued and unappreciated.

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Is Your Protective Face Mask Causing Breakouts?

With the pandemic being what it is today, we’ve all had to adapt to wearing protective face masks daily. Skin problems can arise when we wear any sort of covering on our face, be it home-made cloth masks, or the medical grade masks.Β Since it appears masks are here to stay for the foreseeable future, how can we better manage the effects of wearing masks for long periods?
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Bolden Ingredient Spotlight: Niacinamide

One of our favorite ingredients is Niacinamide, also known as nicotinamide. It is an active form of vitamin B3 (niacin) and is used both orally and topically. It is a water-soluble vitamin which means it is not stored in the body, so must be ingested or applied topically with some regularity to continue to get the benefits.

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