Category: Skincare

Self-care items to spruce up your routine

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Capital Femme: Black Friday/ Amazon Cyber Monday gifts and offers for yourself or others

It’s that time of the year again. This week I’ll be sharing these discounted items with you to up your self-care this holiday season. This promotion runs from November 17th -27th, 2023 with the lowest prices this year. Here are some items I think you’ll love this holiday season:

Head and wristbands

Get yourself this set to make your skincare routine smoother. Get it for yourself or gift it to someone you care about. The headband keeps your hair out of the way and the wristbands help stop water from getting everywhere while washing your face. You can get it in different colors like black, blue, green and white. This set adds some pizzaz to your whole routine and gets you into the right mood.

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Amazfit GTS 4 Mini Smart Watch

This watch is great for all my fitness lovers. It comes with Alexa voice control, GPS, fitness Tracker with 120+ Sport Modes, 15-Day Battery Life, waterproof up to 50 meters, heart rate and blood oxygen monitor. It’s compatible with both android and iphone and uses bluetooth connectivity.

A water-resistance grade of 5 ATM means the smart watch can resist the equivalent of up to 50 meters’ water pressure. And whenever you fancy a trip to the pool or the beach, the watch’s Pool Swimming and Open Water Swimming sports modes can scientifically track your swimming.

This watch recognizes 120 plus sports modes including activities like walking, running, cycling and more. Whichever activity makes you challenge yourself, you’ll likely find a sports mode for it on the fitness tracker watch. This watch also helps track your stress level and helps you monitor your sleep quality to stay on top of your health. It’s currently on sale for 25% off.

 

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CosRx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power essence

This is a popular skincare product and it’s known for its high quality moisturizing benefits and unique look. It is tested by dermatologists. This product is cruelty-free, hypoallergenic, and free of harmful chemicals and ingredients such as fragrance, parabens, sulfates and artificial colors. CosRx also uses eco-friendly packaging. This product is lightweight. It brightens dull skin, leaving it with a healthy glow and works on texture.

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HYDRO CELL Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottle

This water bottle will help you keep track of your liquid intake for winter. It is insulated for both hot and cold fluids. It comes in various colors like purple, grey, black, army green etc. You can get a solid color or gradient bottle. It also comes with a change of top and with straws. It keeps liquid hot up to 12 hours and cold for up to 24 hours. It’s slip resistant and leakproof. It’s also toxin-free.

You can also choose a bottle the size you want from 14 ounces up to 64 ounces. I highly recommend this product. Each purchase goes toward food and water projects all over the world. Currently and throughout this promotion you can get it up to 20 – 25% off. This water bottle will keep you hydrated while on the move and throughout the day, especially during the dry seasons. Stay on top of your health. Get it for yourself or as a gift to a loved one.

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Victoria’s Secret Pink Invigorate moodscentz

This scent is one that is unique, amazing and long lasting. This body mist is formulated for women. It is so delectable. I 100% reccommend you give this fragrance a try. It’s made with essential oils, dye free, vegan, cruelty free and great for everyday use. I love this product. The plastic bottle is also made up of 25% recycled materials. This scent is not easy to find online so order fast because supplies are limited!

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Portable Mini Refillable Perfume Travel Size Spray Bottles

These mini travel size perfume bottles are a must have this Thanksgiving and Christmas to keep you smelling good. It’s great for a little refresher or pick me up of your favorite fragrance while on the go without having to travel with the whole bottle. They are easy to fill refillable bottles. Simply press the bottom against your favorite perfume gauge and keep clicking until it is refilled. Get this cute five piece set currently going for a whopping 47% off!

Capital Femme self-care pack of perfume bottles
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I do hope you enjoy all these holiday goodies specially put together for you. I wish all my readers a Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas when it comes. Stay tuned for more and happy shopping!

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Basic skincare routine for complete beginners

On By Capital FemmeIn Oily skincare, SkincareLeave a comment

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 💛

Capital Femme: Basic skincare routine for complete beginners

Now if you have never really had a set skincare routine, specifically for your face, that is and would like to learn where to start.

Then this post is for you.

Let me start by saying I get that online many sources are claiming that you need to have a 10-step skincare routine. All you need, especially as a beginner are three products: cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen. This is a simple yet powerful trio.

Your skin type will determine what kind of product you’ll buy. If you’re not sure what your skin type is.

You can check out this post.

For my oily skin readers, you want to choose a cleanser that’ll get into your pores to get rid of excess oil, any dirt and bacteria to prevent acne.

So you could choose a cleanser with salicylic acid.

Next, no matter what your skin type is, you need to moisturize. This helps reduce your chances of developing skin problems like acne and premature signs of aging (such as wrinkles). Urban Hydration’s Aloe Vera Daily Gel Moisturizer is a good one. Here’s a moisturizer that, in my opinion, is pretty universal. Read the full review of this product here.

Keep in mind you can choose products with multiple purposes. For example, Urban Hydration’s Aloe Vera Daily Gel Moisturizer will hydrate and brighten your skin.

Lastly, a sunscreen with SPF 30 or more, now this step is especially important if you use a cleanser containing acid because it can increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun.

If you know you’ll be outdoors and exposed to the sun, you should apply sunscreen daily in the mornings. I like products that are good for my skin and the environment, so you can try Coppertone’s Everytone SPF 50 sunscreen. It’s non-comedogenic and water-resistant. Check out the full review here.

Now as you go along and have specific skin issues that you believe this trio aren’t solving then you can consider adding other products to your routine.

In conclusion, as a complete beginner, you only need three products in your skincare routine: cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen. In this post, we included one of each of the three you can try. Hope this was helpful.

Coppertone Every Tone SPF 50 Sunscreen Review

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Editor’s Note: This post has been updated as of September 26, 2025. Capital Femme is now a space where skincare meets Scripture 💛

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As women in real estate, we understand the importance of looking sharp and polished in your day to day. Wearing sunscreen will help keep your oily skin protected.

There are various benefits to wearing sunscreen daily, like reducing your risk of skin cancer, preventing premature aging (wrinkles and sunspots), protecting against hyperpigmentation and sunburn.

“Studies show that regular daily use of SPF 15 sunscreen, when used as directed, can reduce your risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) by about 40 percent, and lower your melanoma risk by 50 percent.” – Skin Cancer Foundation

Here at Capital Femme we want to help you take care of yourself, eliminate some of the hassle of searching for healthy, safe, affordable, and effective products. All while keeping you anchored in Christ Jesus.

Looking nice is cool, but your heart and motives are of greater importance to the Lord. Remember to walk in humility, ask the Lord to search your heart, to guard it against pride and to help you care for His temple (your body). A scripture to keep in mind is Phillipians 2:3.

If you have oily skin, it’s important for you to choose products that are non-comedogenic, which means that they won’t clog your pores and cause breakouts.

Today you’ll be reading about one of such products, the Coppertone Every Tone SPF 50 Sunscreen lotion.

So here’s an honest review: this sunscreen blends on clear into the skin and won’t leave behind a white cast. It’s a good option for my ladies with a darker complexion.

It’s free of harmful ingredients like oxybenzone, octinoxate, PABA and Phthalates.

Here’s a full list of its ingredients:

  • Avobenzone
  • Homosalate
  • Octisalate
  • Octocrylene
  • Water
  • SD alcohol 40-B
  • Butyloctyl salicylate
  • Diethylhexyl carbonate
  • Glycereth-26
  • Styrene/acrylates copolymer
  • Butylene glycol
  • Diisopropyl adipate
  • Dimethicone
  • Polyamide-8
  • Isododecane
  • Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
  • Glycerin
  • 1,2-hexanediol
  • Hydroxyacetophenone
  • Beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer
  • Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene
  • Arachidyl alcohol
  • Xanthan gum
  • Behenyl alcohol
  • Arachidyl glucoside
  • Sodium ascorbyl phosphate
  • Disodium EDTA
Coppertone Everytone SPF 50 Sunscreen review by Capital Femme.

It’ll make your skin glow. This can be because it contains vitamin E which moisturizes and nourishes your skin. It truly is light on the skin, so it won’t clog your pores which makes it good for use on both your oily skin and body.

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It’s a broad-spectrum formula, which means it protects against both UVA and UVB rays with SPF 50. Anything with at least SPF 30 or more will give you better sun protection.

It’s also water-resistant, so it’s good for extended periods of outdoor activity. You should reapply after about an hour or more of sweating or swimming.

It’s important to note that it is not recommended for kids under 6 months.

Overall, this product gets a full five out of five stars from us.

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Dry lips soothing by Capital Femme- Skincare meets Scripture

How to naturally soothe dry lips

On By Capital FemmeIn SkincareLeave a comment

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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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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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.