So, you think you have problem skin?

This is Paul Karason who suffered from severe Dermatitis, which left his skin itchy, red, and swollen. He decided to treat (self medicate) his Dermatitis using Colloidal Silver, which he drank and rubbed on his skin. Over a time frame of several months his skin slowly began turning blue. The permanent transformation came about so slowly that he didn't notice it until a friend asked what was happening to his skin. As a result Mr. Karason says that he doesn't...

Create Celebrity Looks, Naturally

  Super model Alek Wek sporting a 'Casually Dramatic' look. The clothes and makeup are casual in that the lines are simple, sleek and the colors are minimal. However, the eye shadow application, although dramatic, is simply one shade. Two lipstick shades provide a natural look to the lips, while maintaining the natural two toned look of Alek's lips.     Recording artist Chrisette Michelle is simply lovely with her flawless, monochromatic look. Several shades of pink are used to create this simple, yet...

Valana Minerals and The Queenaration in Atlanta

Valana Minerals is joining forces with the Queenaration - G'wan Grown Scope to engage with other Queens for a live event. I'm going to be in Atlanta, Georgia for the G’wan Grown Scope LIVE Tour! I will be just one of the guest speakers. I look forward to sharing the story of my own natural journey, and Valana Minerals as we connect with other fabulous Queens. Join me! I can't wait to see you there! Are you ready to reign in your...

Sparkie Lips – Get Creative with Your Lips

One of the great things about natural mineral makeup is that it's versatile. It's easy to be creative. Thought about experimenting with some of your lip colors? Here are a couple of suggestions for using your Sparkie Lips - Lip Gloss, Mineral Bliss Lipstick, eye and cheek colors. Tip 1 - Use the Eye Indulgence, Cheeky Cheeks of your choice as 'lip primer.' Use a concealer or eye shadow brush to brush a little powder on your lips. Then brush your...

The Toronto Star

The Toronto Star & Valana Minerals The Toronto Star Newspaper published a great article about Valana Minerals. Journalist, Erin Kobayashi did a great job in writing "Natural cosmetics scarce for women of colour" and I want to thank her for her efforts to spread the word about Valana Minerals. Her work and others like her are instrumental in bringing awareness of natural products to the public. Click the image to the left to view the article. Thanks to Erin and the Toronto Star!

5 Beauty Hacks for Beautiful Skin

Ice We can never seem to get away from these things. Whether you’re a teenager or a grown adult, zits can pop up on your face, and you can only wait until it dries up and goes away. Good news, though. You can stop the zit from growing and just by applying ice on it. This will actually constrict the blood vessels in the zit and make it smaller and less noticeable. Toothpaste Another effective pimple remover is toothpaste. To quickly...

Choosing the Right Lipstick Color

How many times have you experienced buying lipstick that looked fantastic on your friend but did not have the exact same effect on you? Avoid the same mistake again the next time you go lipstick shopping. Know the colors that look flattering on your skin tone, as well your skin undertones. A quick check on the veins on your wrist will tell you whether you have a warm or a cool undertone. If they are more on the bluish side, you...

The Benefits of Vegan Make-Up

If you have finally made the switch from regular make-up to vegan make-up, congratulations! You are doing yourself, and nature, a great service. This is because vegan make-up does not contain any ingredients that have dead animal byproducts. Vegan make-up is cruelty-free make-up. So there’s no guilt or shame using it because no animals were harmed or tested on. They are 100% natural and safe on skin. Not only does vegan make-up protect your skin from harsh or strong substances, it...