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Breast Cancer Awareness 2023

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Breast cancer awareness

As you can probably tell from the title, October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month where information and resources about Breast Cancer are shared. This helps to spread awareness and increase support within society.

Here are 5 Facts about Breast Cancer:

  1. Males are affected by this disease. If you or someone you know has a male relative who had breast cancer they may be more likely to get it. Chances are increased if it’s an immediate relative like a father, brother or son.
  2. Black women have a higher rate of death than all other women. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year in the United States about 240,000 cases are diagnosed in women and about 2100 in men.
  3. Drinking several glasses of alcohol per day can increase your breast cancer risk. This is backed by research by the American Institute for Cancer Research and is recommended no more than one glass for women and two glasses for men a day.
  4. Maintaining a healthy weight can reduce your risk. This is especially important for women over the age of 50 and after menopause. This includes having a diet filled with whole foods and plants such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans or fish. Try to avoid sugary foods. Aim for at least 20 minutes of physical activity each day.
  5. Regular mammograms are the best tests doctors have to find breast cancer early. A mammogram is essentially an X-ray picture of the breasts. Results from a mammogram can also identify if you have high or low density.

 

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My best,

Miss CF

 

 

Dry lips soothing by Capital Femme- Skincare meets Scripture

How to Naturally Soothe Dry Lips

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Editor’s Note: This post was written before our faith-centered refocus, but we still stand by the message. Capital Femme is now a space where skincare meets Scripture 💛

Do your lips feel rough, bleed, have parts of your skin lifting or painful? Those are some signs of chapped lips. This can be caused by changes in the weather, frequently licking your lips, dehydration, vitamin deficiency etc. just to name a few.

Don’t worry, this can be easily dealt with using simple home remedies. Here are a few ways to hydrate and soothe your lips:

  • Aloe Vera: Apply aloe gel to your lips. This contains vitamins A and C that neutralize the toxins from the environment, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. It will moisturize, cure, rehydrate and speed up the healing of chapped lips.
  • Coconut oil: By using this, the fatty acids in this oil help to nourish and moisturize the lips preventing dryness and flakes. It also contains antioxidants which help keep the skin healthy and youthful.
  • Honey: Has been used for centuries in skin care and is known for its antibacterial properties which help to prevent infections. It’s also a natural humectant meaning it is able to draw in moisture and keep your lips moisturized. It can also be used to lighten your lips.

Now all three of these remedies are natural. You can use these ingredients by themselves or you can opt to purchase products with these ingredients. If you aren’t already using any of these, you can do a patch test before to see how your skin will react.

Nevertheless, using any of the above resources should get your lips smooth and hydrated. Enjoy!

how to prevent ingrown hairs - skincare and Scripture by Capital femme

4 Ways to Treat and get rid of Ingrown Hairs

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Editor’s Note: This post was written before our faith-centered refocus, but we still stand by the message. Capital Femme is now a space where skincare meets Scripture 💛

Ingrown hairs can be itchy and plain annoying. In case your wondering what that is. An ingrown hair is hair that grows beneath the skin instead of the surface of the skin.

If you have thick, curly or coarser hair then you’re more likely to get them after removing body hair. This can include hair from your armpits, bikini area, arms and legs. Here are 4 ways you can treat those unwanted ingrown hairs:

1. Apply warm compresses.

This will help lift the hair to the surface of your skin.

2. Exfoliate the area.

Sometimes there is a build-up of dead skin cells on the skin’s surface causing the hair to grow beneath the skin. You should be exfoliating your skin regularly according to your skin type. Also, continuously wearing tight clothing can cause friction and result in ingrowns.

3. Gently pull out the hair.

You can use tweezers to pull out the visible hair. Please don’t dig into your skin.

4. Stop hair removal until ingrown hair is removed.

Continuing hair removal over an ingrown hair can make it worse and take even longer to go away so be a little patient. If it gets uncomfortable/irritated (red, swollen) then it might be infected. You can use an antibiotic ointment to help clear the infection or hydrocortisone cream for any itchiness in the area.

I hope these tips helped you in some way. Remember that ingrown hairs can also be prevented based on your hair removal technique and with consistent aftercare.

3 Easy Remedies for Sunburn

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Editor’s Note: This post was written before our faith-centered refocus, but we still stand by the message. Capital Femme is now a space where skincare meets Scripture 💛

A sunburn is the result of too much exposure to Ultra Violet (UV) radiation from the sun or other UV light sources. It’s important to note that you can see sunlight and feel heat (infrared) radiation, but you cannot see or feel UV radiation causing damage to your skin.

Signs of sunburn

The symptoms of sunburn may not appear until a few hours after exposure to UV radiation. The signs of sunburn include:

  • Pain
  • Redness
  • Swelling
  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Blisters
  • Dry, itching or peeling of skin (usually days after the burn occurred)
  • Headache
  • Fatigue or weakness
  • Dehydration

Remedies

1. Take frequent cool showers or baths to help alleviate pain. You can also apply wet or cool compresses to the skin. You may also want to consider taking an ibuprofen or acetaminophen.

2. Apply aloe vera or a moisturizer containing aloe or soy. This can help soothe sunburn. You may also consider getting hydrocortisone cream for itchiness and discomfort.

3. Try to avoid the sun. Stay indoors or in the shade to avoid exposure to the sun while you heal. The sun is most intense from 10 AM to around 4 PM. Any additional exposure to the sun can make sunburn worse.

Prevention in the future

Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30).

Wearing sunglasses with UV protection.

Wear sun protective clothing like long sleeves and hats.

Avoid tanning beds and other sources of UV radiation.

Glass Skin. Get With it or Nah?

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Editor’s Note: This post was written before our faith-centered refocus, but we still stand by the message. Capital Femme is now a space where skincare meets Scripture 💛

So some of you may be wondering what glass skin is if you don’t already know.

Basically glass skin is a beauty trend that started in South Korea and it means skin that is so clear, glowing, dewy, smooth, and poreless that it’s reflective and as flawless as glass.

This trend started about 2017 and can be seen sported by K-Pop stars.

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Now the key to acheiving glass skin starts with a diligent skincare routine. Your goal is to maintain your skin’s moisture barrier. Hydration is your bestfriend.

Here’s a skin care routine to help get you closer to glass skin:

  1. Double cleanse. Start with a non- drying oil or water based cleanser. Then, use a gentle foaming facial cleanser.
  2. Exfoliate. This would be chemical exfoliation. It’s important not to do this everyday to avoid irritation.
  3. Then layer on the hydration. This includes toners, essence and serums.
  4. Moisturize. Your last step should be applying moisturizer and SPF to protect your skin during the day.

Glass skin is all the rave these days. Have you been able to achieve this look with your skincare?

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Comparing Affordable Face Moisturizers for Oily Skin

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Last Updated: March 12, 2026

Editor’s Note: This post was written before our faith-centered refocus, but we still stand by the message. Capital Femme is now a space where skincare meets Scripture 💛

First up we have this moisturizer by Cera Ve

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Cera Ve PM moisturizer

Rating: 4/5

This moisturizer doesn’t have any added fragrance but it does have a slight scent. It helps oily skin, is moisturizing and won’t clog your pores. It’s light on the skin; contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. However, this product is not considered clean, cruelty-free or sustainable.

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Oily skin aloe vera face moisturizer by Urban Hydration reviewed by Capital Femme
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Urban Hydration Aloe Vera Leaf Daily Gel Moisturizer

Rating: 5/5

This moisturizer makes your skin feel cool and hydrated as soon as it’s applied. A little takes you a far way. This gel moisturizer is non- comedogenic. It really does control shine and overtime brightens your complexion. It is also clean, all natural and cruelty-free. Check out the full review here.

It’s to note that both moisturizers can be used on other skin types.

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