From Rosacea to Healing: How Self-Love Saved My Skin

As women, skincare is either a total obsession for us or a complete afterthought. For me, it was always the latter. I was fortunate enough to never experience any real issues with my skin for most of my life. Besides the blemish or two that I would get around my monthly cycle, my skin was always pretty clear and I never really appreciated how amazing (and lucky) that was until recently. About two years ago, I experienced one of the most traumatic times of my life. I was in a relationship that took a toll on my physical body, my mental health, and my emotional state. I’ll spare you the juicy details, but it wasn’t until I removed myself from this toxic situation that I had to face the impact and all of the crud started to surface — with it’s greatest toll manifesting on my skin.

BeautyKindra Mone'June 17, 2020rosacea, self care, self love, healing, skincare, beauty, wellness, health, holistic Comments

Selfie Conscious: When Did We Start To Shrink Ourselves?

I genuinely do love who I am inside and out, and I’ve learned to have confidence in my own skin — but not without a harsh inventory of my physical presence compared to the one I’ve idealized in my mind. I can’t help but feel that my looks are somehow a direct representation of how well I’m doing in life. When I gaze in the mirror, I either congratulate myself for a week well spent at the gym or I feel regret for that second quesadilla.

WellnessKindra Mone'April 15, 2020body image, beauty, self esteem, self care, selfieComment

Traveling Slowly for Self Care: Wellness in Tuscany

I always love to be around my people so a search for “black women wellness retreats” led me to an Essence article and the Whole Experience. And when Tuscany came up as a location option, it was an immediate resounding YES, and was booked less than 24 hours later.