7 Steps to Clear Skin
Leonica Douglas

Here at Leonica Cosmetics, we get a lot of questions about achieving clear skin. As such, we decided to create a 7 Steps regimes one can follow to attain the...

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Why Hot Showers Are Quietly Drying Out Your Skin
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Why Hot Showers Are Quietly Drying Out Your Skin

Leonica Douglas
By Leonica Douglas

Hot showers feel comforting — especially in colder months. They relax the body, ease tension, and feel like a small moment of self-care. But if...

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The Biggest Mistake People Make With Shea Butter for Dry Skin

The Biggest Mistake People Make With Shea Butter for Dry Skin

Leonica Douglas
By Leonica Douglas

Shea Butter is one of the most loved ingredients in body care — and for good reason.It’s rich, nourishing, and deeply comforting on the skin....

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Body Butter vs Lotion: Why One Works Better for Dry Skin
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Body Butter vs Lotion: Why One Works Better for Dry Skin

Leonica Douglas
By Leonica Douglas

If you’ve ever wondered why lotion feels good at first but your skin still ends up dry a few hours later, you’re not imagining things....

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Why Your Skin Is Still Dry After Body Butter (And How to Fix It)
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Why Your Skin Is Still Dry After Body Butter (And How to Fix It)

Leonica Douglas
By Leonica Douglas

You apply body butter.Your skin feels soft…Then an hour later, it’s dry, tight, and uncomfortable again. This is one of the most common concerns we...

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Ancient Beauty Wisdom: How Traditional Rituals Inspire Modern Holistic Skincare

Ancient Beauty Wisdom: How Traditional Rituals Inspire Modern Holistic Skincare

Leonica Douglas
By Leonica Douglas

Long before serums, creams, and multi-step routines filled our shelves, beauty was deeply intentional, natural, and holistic. Across ancient civilizations, skincare wasn’t about quick fixes—it was...

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Is Slugging Outdated in 2025? A Gentle Look at the Trend That Promised Everything
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Is Slugging Outdated in 2025? A Gentle Look at the Trend That Promised Everything

Leonica Douglas
By Leonica Douglas

“Slugging” — it’s one of those skincare trends that sounds part scientific, part self-care. Born from the K-beauty movement, it took social media by storm...

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Beef Tallow in Skincare: A Kind Look at the Trend and the Truth
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Beef Tallow in Skincare: A Kind Look at the Trend and the Truth

Leonica Douglas
By Leonica Douglas

The idea of “ancestral skincare” feels comforting. Simple. Grounded. And lately, one ingredient has captured that feeling more than any other: beef tallow. You’ll see...

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5 Reasons You Need a Toner in Your Skincare Routine

5 Reasons You Need a Toner in Your Skincare Routine

Leonica Douglas
By Leonica Douglas

If glowing, balanced skin is your goal, toner is the step you shouldn’t skip. Many people cleanse and moisturize but overlook toner—yet it’s the product...

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The Power of Liquid African Black Soap: Nature’s Secret to Clear, Glowing Skin

The Power of Liquid African Black Soap: Nature’s Secret to Clear, Glowing Skin

Leonica Douglas
By Leonica Douglas

Introduction For centuries, women and men across West Africa have trusted African black soap for its incredible skin-healing properties. Handcrafted using plantain skins, cocoa pod...

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