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Summer is when we are least likely to consider using a face oil. If anything, we are running away from all products that will make us more oily than desired.
However, we should reconsider before completely breaking up with oils altogether. This crucial skincare step can add a beautiful sun-kissed glow to our flawless tan. Don’t believe us? We’ve got backup!
Holistic esthetician Shani Hillian, renowned for her expertise in skincare, is here to spill the tea on face oils, explain how to use them, and elucidate their benefits.
Why should I consider using oils for my skin?
Did you know your skin has a pH balance? According to Hillian, oils are a great way of balancing out the pH of our skin. “Oils are the only element in your skincare routine that will not alter your skin’s pH, whereas anything that contains water will.”
An easy way to tell if your skin’s pH balance is off is by looking for flakiness and redness. Applying oils can regulate your skin and bring comfort to flaky areas. Hillian shares, “the more you use oils, you can expect a lesser chance of a comprised skin barrier.”
What are the benefits?
“Not only do oils moisturize the skin beautifully, but they are versatile and can act as emollients that add moisture to the skin, as well as occlusives, which lock in the moisture,” Says Hillian.
These two ingredients are included in her wellness skincare brand, In GROOV. Her co-created product, Every Mood, acts as a cleansing oil and face moisturizer to ensure you get all the benefits this product offers. Its emollients can also benefit those struggling with eczema, psoriasis, or ichthyosis.
Which oils should I use?
Everyone has different skin types and needs. Narrowing down an oil that fits everyone would be a dream rather than a reality. Hillian advocates being mindful of the ingredients in oils and researching to see if they would play nice with your skin’s needs.
Generally speaking, she recommends that those with acne-prone skin should not opt for non-comedogenic oils such as milk thistle, prickly pear, argan, and safflower.
As for dry skin, the rules are different. “Dry skin types can opt for more nourishing oils such as argan and rosehip,” she says. Combo and normal skin types can benefit from hemp seed oil, grapefruit, safflower, and sunflower.
If you’re still concerned about what oils to use, making an appointment with a dermatologist or esthetician never hurts.
Best way to use oils
Social media can be a bit overwhelming when teaching us how to use a beauty product, and face oils are no exception. Many videos tell us how to use oils, and more are opting against those claims.
Hillian keeps things simple by suggesting we use our oils as a first step in our cleansing routine. Adding an oil can moisturize skin and quickly melt away makeup without irritating the skin.
There are also benefits to using the latest beauty trend after our cleansing routine. “Finishing with 2-3 drops in your moisturizer or after to lock in all of the products you applied to minimize transepidermal water loss,” says Hillian. As discussed, water loss and water-based products can lead to a skin imbalance.
Who should avoid skin oiling?
“Everyone can benefit from face oil; you just have to ensure it is best for your skin needs at that moment,” says Hillian. She also believes in not focusing on where your skin used to be but how it is currently—tackling the skin issues blocking you from your canvas goals. It’s easy to get caught in the past of what once was, but you must let go of who you were to become who you want to be… even if it is just for having healthier skin.
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Summer is when we are least likely to consider using a face oil. If anything, we are running away from all products that will make us more oily than desired.
However, we should reconsider before completely breaking up with oils altogether. This crucial skincare step can add a beautiful sun-kissed glow to our flawless tan. Don’t believe us? We’ve got backup!
Holistic esthetician Shani Hillian, renowned for her expertise in skincare, is here to spill the tea on face oils, explain how to use them, and elucidate their benefits.
Why should I consider using oils for my skin?Did you know your skin has a pH balance? According to Hillian, oils are a great way of balancing out the pH of our skin. “Oils are the only element in your skincare routine that will not alter your skin’s pH, whereas anything that contains water will.”
An easy way to tell if your skin’s pH balance is off is by looking for flakiness and redness. Applying oils can regulate your skin and bring comfort to flaky areas. Hillian shares, “the more you use oils, you can expect a lesser chance of a comprised skin barrier.”
What are the benefits?“Not only do oils moisturize the skin beautifully, but they are versatile and can act as emollients that add moisture to the skin, as well as occlusives, which lock in the moisture,” Says Hillian.
These two ingredients are included in her wellness skincare brand, In GROOV. Her co-created product, Every Mood, acts as a cleansing oil and face moisturizer to ensure you get all the benefits this product offers. Its emollients can also benefit those struggling with eczema, psoriasis, or ichthyosis.
Which oils should I use?Everyone has different skin types and needs. Narrowing down an oil that fits everyone would be a dream rather than a reality. Hillian advocates being mindful of the ingredients in oils and researching to see if they would play nice with your skin’s needs.
Generally speaking, she recommends that those with acne-prone skin should not opt for non-comedogenic oils such as milk thistle, prickly pear, argan, and safflower.
As for dry skin, the rules are different. “Dry skin types can opt for more nourishing oils such as argan and rosehip,” she says. Combo and normal skin types can benefit from hemp seed oil, grapefruit, safflower, and sunflower.
If you’re still concerned about what oils to use, making an appointment with a dermatologist or esthetician never hurts.
Best way to use oilsSocial media can be a bit overwhelming when teaching us how to use a beauty product, and face oils are no exception. Many videos tell us how to use oils, and more are opting against those claims.
Hillian keeps things simple by suggesting we use our oils as a first step in our cleansing routine. Adding an oil can moisturize skin and quickly melt away makeup without irritating the skin.
There are also benefits to using the latest beauty trend after our cleansing routine. “Finishing with 2-3 drops in your moisturizer or after to lock in all of the products you applied to minimize transepidermal water loss,” says Hillian. As discussed, water loss and water-based products can lead to a skin imbalance.
Who should avoid skin oiling?“Everyone can benefit from face oil; you just have to ensure it is best for your skin needs at that moment,” says Hillian. She also believes in not focusing on where your skin used to be but how it is currently—tackling the skin issues blocking you from your canvas goals. It’s easy to get caught in the past of what once was, but you must let go of who you were to become who you want to be… even if it is just for having healthier skin.
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For Indian acting legend Kamal Haasan, prosthetic makeovers are second nature; he’s done it more times than you can count on your fingers. One of his most memorable transformations was for the 1996 Tamil-language cult vigilante film Indian (Hindustani in Hindi). Now, 28 years later, it’s sequel, Indian 2: Zero Tolerance is here.
What Was Indian About?
Directed by S. Shankar (Sivaji The Boss, Robot), Indian (Hindustani) is a 1996 Tamil-language film starring Kamal Haasan in the dual role of father and son in the city of Chennai. The father, Senapathy, is a veteran Indian freedom fighter who in his youth was part of the Indian Independence Movement, and continues to believe that he must fight for a better India, against corruption and other social evils. His son, Chandru, is the opposite, is trying to bribe his way to get a job in the local government road transport department.
The post This Cult Indian Vigilante Film Is Getting a Sequel After 28 Years appeared first on The Mary Sue.
Man’s desire to fly led them to invent the airplane. When people in the U.S. first took the skies, men were the only ones allowed to soar amongst the clouds. When the first pilot’s license was issued to a white man in 1911, it would be nearly 10 years before a Black woman could receive a pilot’s license. Due to the heroic efforts of certain Black women, the aviation space is no longer limited to society’s ridiculous ideals.
If you believe that Black women can do anything, including flying a plane, then you should know about these four women who beat the odds and took aviation higher than ever.
Bessie Coleman
Bessie Coleman was an exceptionally skilled pilot who made history and opened doors for other Black women to take up space in the pilot’s seat. As the first Black woman to earn her pilot’s license, she became known as “Brave Bessie” or “Queen Bess.”
Born on January 26, 1892 in Texas, Coleman’s initial career trajectory didn’t quite lead her to the path of aviation. She began her endeavors by attending the Colored Agricultural and Normal University (now Langston University.) She paid for tuition by saving the money she earned from working with her mom, picking cotton, and doing laundry. Unfortunately, she had to drop out early because she could no longer afford to make payments.
After her short college career, she lived with her brother and attended beauty school to become a manicurist. When her brother returned from fighting the military during World War I, he brought back stories of adventure. He boasted about women in France who were allowed to fly planes, unlike in the United States. These stories planted a seed in Coleman’s mind that she might take to the skies and fly one day.
With this seemingly audacious dream, she applied to different aviation schools. Unfortunately, she was rejected from flight schools across the country because she was a woman and an African-American. After many rejections, Coleman applied to a flight school in France. After taking French classes to complete the application process, she was finally accepted to the Caudron Brothers’ School of Aviation in Le Crotoy, France. On June 15, 1921, Coleman received her international pilot’s license at the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale. Soon after, she returned to the U.S.
Because of her accomplishments abroad, when she returned home, she gave speeches and performed air tricks for theaters, schools, and churches. Her goal was to earn enough money to buy her own plane. While giving speeches and putting on shows, she refused to perform in front of a segregated audience. Because she spoke out against inequality, Coleman became known as a daring pilot and an advocate for equality.
Eventually, she saved enough money to buy her first plane, Jenny—JN-4, with an OX-5 engine. Coleman spent most of her career performing dangerous air tricks and touring the country, giving flight lessons. She inspired numerous women to fly and pursue their dreams despite obstacles. Even after her tragic death during a plane mishap on April 30, 1926, she left a legacy for many others in and out of the aviation space.
Willa Brown
Since Coleman showed the world that Black women could become pilots, soon after, Willa Brown followed in Coleman’s footsteps.
Born in Glasgow, Kentucky, Brown was the first woman to receive a pilot’s license in the United States. After achieving significant success in 1938, she set her sights even higher. She became the first African American Officer in the Civil Air Patrol.
After earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees, things began to take off when she moved to Chicago and started working with Cornelius Coffey, an influential Black aviator. Together, they shaped the lives and careers of over 200 pilots when they opened the Coffey School of Aeronautics. Some of their students became Tuskegee Airmen during World War II.
Like most influential Black women, Brown continuously broke stereotypes and interrupted the status quo. She consistently advocated for civil rights and inclusion for Black Americans within the military and aviation sectors. She dedicated her time and energy to ensuring Black pilots were accepted into the Civilian Pilot Training Program (CPTP) and later the U.S. Army Air Corps.
Brown died on July 18, 1992, and she made the world a fairer and equal place.
Shawna Rochelle Kimbrell
Since a young age, Shawna Rochelle Kimbrell knew she wanted a career in aviation. Born on April 20, 1976, in Lafayette, Indiana, she began chasing after her dream by earning her commission as an officer in 1998 from the U.S. Air Force Academy.
After that, she got her undergraduate pilot training and specialized in flying the F-16 Fighting Falcon. She began breaking barriers when, in 2000, she became the first African-American Woman to complete the Air Force’s undergraduate pilot training for fighter jets.
As someone who is up for a challenge, she has flown missions during Operation Northern Watch and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and many more important missions.
Like her fellow trailblazers, Kimbrell also made it her mission to advocate for others and speak out against racial and gender barriers. Since she retired from the United States Air Force, she has been focused on supporting the next generation. She teaches physical education and is the director of culture, climate, and diversity with the athletic department at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado.
Zoey Williams
From a young age, Zoey Williams couldn’t keep her feet on the ground. Born in Ontario, Canada, and the daughter of pilot Captain Orrett Williams, her childhood consisted of living abroad and traveling to Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Europe. Her worldly experiences helped motivate her to pursue a career in aviation.
At 15, Williams embarked on a journey to become a certified flight instructor and received her pilot’s license at age 16. Throughout her schooling, she dedicated herself to advancing her career and knowledge as a pilot. Over the years, she has earned an Advanced Diploma in Aviation Flight Management, a Bachelor’s in Aeronautics and Aviation Management, and a Master’s in Business Administration specializing in Aviation and International Business. Additionally, she has worked as an airport ramp worker, college flight instructor, and air pilot.
Williams’ career has been nothing short of exceptional. However, it was her historic achievements that truly set her apart. She made history as the first Black woman pilot at Air Canada and the first Officer on a Boeing 777, paving the way for future generations and inspiring change in the aviation industry.
More than just an accomplished pilot, Zoey is a community leader. Her diverse worldview and experiences have inspired her to support others in her community. She is on the Board of Directors for Urban Pilots Network and actively volunteers with underserved communities.
Reading through this list, perhaps some names are familiar, or you may have learned something new. These women show everyone what is possible through dedication and hard work. If you ever doubt that something is possible, check your history; a Black woman probably has already done it.
My favorite digital manga subscription service Azuki, home of my beloved My Dear Detective: Mitsuko’s Case Files and newer fave Our Aimless Nights, is announcing a new partnership with J-Novel Club, plus new series from Star Fruit Books, for a total of 23 new series joining Azuki’s subscription manga lineup!
Hit fantasy series like I Parry Everything, I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons, Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles, and more now available via Azuki website and iOS/Android apps
At their panel at Anime Expo 2024, digital manga service Azuki announced a new partnership with light novel and manga publisher J-Novel Club (JNC) to distribute their manga via Azuki’s subscription service, as well as the addition of two new series from indie manga publisher Star Fruit Books.
As part of the partnership between Azuki and J-Novel Club, Azuki will make a number of JNC’s series available on Azuki’s website and mobile apps, with full series available through Azuki’s $4.99-per-month subscription and select chapters available for free with ads to non-subscribers. Azuki announced that 21 JNC series are available right now, including hit manga with anime adaptations like I Parry Everything, I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons, and Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles.
Azuki also announced the addition of grin grin grin and Il Manga Milione from indie manga publisher Star Fruit Books. grin grin grin’s digital edition is available exclusively on Azuki, and the one-volume series is available in print from Star Fruit Books.
Finally, Azuki announced that they will release the irreverent teacher-student comedy series You’re So Sloppy, Hotta-sensei, by Mao Nakada, in ebook format. Pre-orders are available now on Amazon, BookWalker, Google Play Books, and Apple Books.
The full list of all 23 new series is included below:
From J-Novel Club:
I Parry Everything: What Do You Mean I’m the Strongest? I’m Not Even an Adventurer Yet! By KRSG, Kawaguchi
Ever since he was a young boy, Noor has wanted to be like the adventurers in his father’s stories—dragon-slayers, curse-breakers, heroes who always save the day. But as everyone knows, to be an adventurer, you’ve gotta have the right skills!
Unfortunately for Noor, his [Parry] is bottom-of-the-barrel useless, his prospects are nonexistent, and everybody he knows is telling him to throw in the towel. Faced with this harsh reality, he figures there’s only one thing to do: make up for it with effort! An intense, solitary training regimen ought to do it. If one year won’t cut it, he’ll train for five! If not five, ten!
Now facing the tail end of his twenties with no new skills to show for his labors, Noor sets out to become an adventurer anyway, determined to try one last time to make his dream come true. He might be clueless when it comes to adventuring, but he’s no stranger to hard work! Now, if only he can figure out why everyone keeps looking at him like that…
This looks like it will appeal to fans of: Action-adventure, underdogs, and those interested in the upcoming anime adaptation
8th Loop for the Win! With Seven Lives’ Worth of XP and the Third Princess’s Appraisal Skill, My Behemoth and I Are Unstoppable!
By SkyFarm, Riku Natsume
An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride
By Fuminori Teshima, Hako Itagaki, COMTA
An Archdemon’s (Friend’s) Dilemma: How to Babysit a Crybaby Knight
By Fuminori Teshima, Momo Futaba, COMTA, Hako Itagaki
Cooking With Wild Game
By Eda, Kochimo
Der Werwolf: The Annals of Veight -Origins-
By Hyougetsu・Nishi(E)da, Yuuchi Kosumi
Dragon Daddy Diaries: A Girl Grows to Greatness
By Ameko Kaeruda, Kaziya
The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects: Tales of Blue Dias and the Onikin Alna
By Fuurou, Yumbo
I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons
By Izumi Sawano, Uri Sugata
Leticia Dorman, daughter of a duke, has been engaged to the crown prince, Clarke, since age seven. Though once a spirited child, she’s undergone ten years of strict lessons to teach her manners fit for the future queen. Distraught by the loss of her freedom, Leticia clings to her hope that the prince might someday take an interest in another woman—and when he shows up to a royal ball with an unknown lady at his side, she’s elated to see her engagement broken off.
Finally, her dream has come true! Lettie wastes no time at all in retreating to the countryside for her new peaceful life, but her joy is cut short when the prince appears and informs her that she is still, in fact, his fiancée. Prince Clarke is determined to win her heart and marry her. Lettie is determined to resist him and escape. The universe is determined to not be of any help whatsoever.
This looks like it will appeal to fans of: Shojosei, romantic comedies, and spunky female protagonists, of course!
Infinite Dendrogram
By Sakon Kaidou, Kami Imai, Taiki
The Invincible Summoner Who Crawled Up from Level 1
By Arata Shiraishi, Rio Nanamomo
A Livid Lady’s Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires
By Hagure metabo, Oonoimo, masami
The Magician Who Rose From Failure
By Gamei Hitsuji, Saika Fushimi
The Master of Ragnarok & Blesser of Einherjar
By Seiichi Takayama, chany, Yukisan
The Oblivious Saint Can’t Contain Her Power: Disgraced No Longer, I’m Finding Happiness with the Prince!
By Almond, Yona Etou
Peddler in Another World: I Can Go Back to My World Whenever I Want
By Hiiro Shimotsuki, Shizuku Akechi, Takashi Iwasaki
Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire
By Hayaken, Moto Kuromura, Nagu
Record of Wortenia War
By Ryota Hori, Yukari Yagi, bob
A Wild Last Boss Appeared!
By Firehead, Tsubasa Haduki
Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!
By Makishima Suzuki, Shimo Aono, Yappen
Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles
By Yuri Kitayama, Futago Minaduki, Riv
Rio is a run-of-the-mill seven-year-old orphan from the slums who serves as a lookout for a local gang. Yet when he falls into a fever, memories of a past life surface.
After the gang shoos him away from their hideout to celebrate their latest haul, Rio wanders into town, still coming to terms with his new memories. There, he crosses paths with a group of nobles looking for a missing girl.
When Rio returns to the hideout, he finds the gang slaughtered—and the perp’s still around! What’s worse, the gang’s haul was actually the girl the nobles were looking for.
Rio has to combine the martial arts from his memories with the magic power of this world to fight his way out of trouble and save the lives of both the girl and himself!
This looks like it will appeal to fans of: The anime adaptation, isekai harem manga, and manga adaptations built on light novel series
From Star Fruit Books:
grin grin grin
By Sangatou
The child of morning and night, the thunder bird, the great tree, the spirit…
An anthology spun from beautiful, strange, and slightly eerie lives. This eerie anthology of one-shots is around 90 pages or so!
This looks like it will appeal to fans of: Horror, mystery, and manga in short bursts
Il Manga Milione
By Tatsuya Ihara
A story about a young otaku from Italy who travels to the ultimate sanctuary of manga: Japan.
This looks like it will appeal to fans of: Slice-of-life, comedic stories, and manga about otaku and traveling
Azuki is available on the web at www.azuki.co and in the iOS App Store and Google Play Store. The app features 300 manga series, including international hits like Attack on Titan, Fire Force, and A Silent Voice. Azuki also publishes acclaimed new series like Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms, Natsume & Natsume, and My Dear Detective: Mitsuko’s Case Files, with weekly new chapters available exclusively via the Azuki app.
Manga fans can start reading for free with advertisements today, or upgrade to Premium and access the full Premium catalog featuring thousands of chapters for just $4.99 a month. A 14-day free trial and discounted annual plan are also available, and additional volumes outside the subscription can be purchased via direct volume sales. Premium members get 20% off all volumes. Most titles are available worldwide (except Japan). Stay up to date on the latest announcements by following Azuki at x.com/ReadAzuki, facebook.com/ReadAzuki, and instagram.com/readazuki.
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