Why Your Hair Pomade May Be Causing Your Acne

Ever wonder why you experience acne breakouts on your forehead?  Well, it may be due to the pomade you are using to style your tresses. Pomade acne is a constant battle for women of African descent where the desire to obtain a beautiful coif can wreak havoc on the skin.

Pomade acne is a condition caused by continuous usage of oil-based pomade or hair oil that comes in contact with the skin. The excessive oil in the area of application clogs pores and thus causing acne.

Persons of African descent have hair which is tightly coiled in structure and the scalp oils do not reach the hair shaft due to the hair structure leaving the hair dry. Pomades, moisturizers, and oils containing olive, tea tree, mineral oil, and petrolatum are commonly used by persons of African descent as a lubricant for dry hair and make styling manageable. Many hair pomades have ingredients which are comedogenic. The acne lesions are typically seen on the forehead and temples forming of acne vulgaris (blackheads and whiteheads), cysts, papules and pustules.

If you are experiencing pomade acne, eliminate the usage of pomades and heavy oils all together. Or, you if you must use oil to style your hair try to use a light oil such as jojoba oil. Apply the oil about an inch away from your hairline and rub down to the ends of your hair. Be sure to clean your hands thoroughly of any oil before touching your face. The pomade acne should begin to clear. If does not clear then you can treat it with an acne topical treatment.  Contact a dermatologist who specializes in skin of color if the acne persists.

Have you ever experienced pomade acne? If so, how did you treat it?

 

I Am Not Excluded Project

Skin Cancer Affects All

Skin cancer affects millions of people every year.  Unfortunately, many with skin of color ( i.e. African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Middle Eastern, Asian and Pacific Islander) believe they cannot get skin cancer because of their skin tone. You are not excluded!

Although the melanin acts as a natural sunscreen for skin of color, it is not enough to protect one from skin cancer.  In fact, people of color are at greater risk of skin cancer because of the lack of using preventative  measures. 

Doing self-examinations, yearly skin health check-ups with a dermatologist, and using sunscreen and protective clothing can all help to prevent skin cancer.  You can use this brochure as a guide to understand skin cancer in skin of color, learn how to do self-examinations, and to protect your skin.

For more information, on how skin cancer and its prevention in skin of color, please visit our website at www.iamnotexcluded.com.

Nuekie Named Start Up Business of the Year

CONGRATULATIONS!

Nuekie was honored by the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce as Start Up Business of the Year!

Eunice Cofie Competes for Technology Commercialization Grant

 

Please join Nuekie Founder, Eunice Cofie at the Leon County R&D Authority Technology Commercialization Grant Elevator Pitch Night. She will be competing against 6 other finalists for technology grant funding. Audience members will help determine the winners and so your support is needed! Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

 

Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Place: The Governors Club 

Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm

 Register FREE here!

Nuekie is a Finalist in the Chamber Awards 2013 Start-up Business of the Year

 

 

 

 

We are proud to announce that Nuekie is a finalist in the Chamber Awards for the 2013 Start Up Business of the Year.

 

Congratulations, Eunice Cofie and Good Luck!!!

Do You Want to Be Wonderwoman Who Rules the World?

Many women have asked me to mentor them and show them how they can achieve their vision. Well this is your opportunity to gain insights to success from me and my fellow wonderwoman, Alisha Lola Jones! Invest in yourself and your dream by registering for our Wonderwomen Rule The World webinar here: http://ow.ly/kcTIF. The webinar costs $25 and you will receive a webinar workbook to help you soar to greatness! 

All proceeds go towards empowering girls through the P31 Girls and Young Ladies Conference.

Our Founder, Eunice Cofie is a featured expert for Essence!

If you are having problems with dark spots on your skin, check Nuekie founder, Eunice Cofie's
featured article on Essence.com,
"How To Get Rid of Dark Spots" by clicking here. 

Help, this Winter Weather is Drying Out My Skin!!!

Are you experiencing dry skin in this winter weather? Our Nuekie Moisture Therapy Creme is just what you need. The creme contains natural moisturizing factors such as hyaluronic acid which draws moisture into the skin and leaves you with soft, supple skin. Purchase this weekend (3/8 - 3/10) and you will receive a Nuekie Personalized Skin Care Regimen from our Chief Cosmetic Chemist, Eunice Cofie. To purchase, visit our site http://www.nuekie.com/p/shop.html. 

Eunice Cofie is the Cover Feature of Tallahassee Woman

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FOUNDER, EUNICE COFIE!!!! 

She is the cover story for Feb/Mar 2013 Tallahassee Woman Magazine. Click on the cover below to read about her journey from being bullied because of her dark skin to starting her beauty company, Nuekie, to inspire women and men of color to 

discover they are perfect in beauty!

Nuekie presents How to Get Clear, Healthy, and Beautiful Skin Webinar

 

You are cordially invited to

 

How to Get Clear, Healthy, and Beautiful Skin Webinar

 

on

 

Sunday, Feb 17th 2013, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Do you desire to achieve clear, healthy, and beautiful? Do you have problem skin and not sure how to care for it? Get your formula for beautiful skin from the expert cosmetic chemist, Eunice Cofie. 
 
In this skin care webinar, you will learn:

• How to identify your skin type
• What skin care products to use
• Breakthrough ingredients to treat your skin problems
• How to create a skin care regimen
• How to finally get rid of hyperpigmentation (dark marks)
• How to get rid of acne
• and much more....

Click here to sign-up for FREE!

Space in limited for this webinar so sign-up fast!