I remember the day I bought my magnifying mirror back in 2016. I didn’t think much of it then. It was just a small purchase, something I needed to apply makeup, tweeze stray hairs, and address all the other little things we tend to do in front of a mirror. But what I didn’t realize […]

The second installment of Caribbean Beauty & Wellness Rituals is coming in hot, well actually, spicy. I’m sure you’ve heard of and or used Nutmeg. And if you haven’t, consider this your introduction. Featured photo via caribbeanandco.com The nutmeg tree Nutmeg is the seed of the tropical evergreen tree, (Myristica fragrant). It is encased within […]

This June is National Caribbean American Heritage Month. And as it comes to a close, we’re kicking off a new series on the blog titled, Caribbean Beauty & Wellness Rituals. As many of you know, I was born and raised on the Caribbean island of Trinidad & Tobago (T&T). My alternative medicine influences began in […]

Dr Jane Goodall says it best. “One individual cannot possibly make a difference, alone. It is individual efforts, collectively, that makes a noticeable difference—all the difference in the world!” Inside Outer Beauty Market believes every positive action undertaken in support of a healthy planet is worth the effort. We are doing our part by learning […]

Name: Dixie Lincoln-NicholsWho: Founder of Inside Outer Beauty Market  From: Trinidad & Tobago, Currently in the countryside in Pennsylvania  Fun Deets: My sun sign is Aquarius. Moon is Taurus, Ascendent ruler in Scorpio. Who are you and a brief overview of your career journey?  How did mental health/stress/burnout impact your previous career?  What does wellness mean to you? Why does […]

Michelle Obama says it best, ” Don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of it’s own.” These pioneers of Black Beauty never underestimated the importance of there vision and contributions. They courageously carved out spaces for theunderserved […]

Natural deodorants are all the rage and have been for some time. So, what’s the big attraction? Well, it depends on who you ask. People love them for different reasons, and we’ve put together five reasons. Natural deodorants: Keep in mind finding the right deodorant is not as easy as 1, 2, 3…it requires trial […]

Allow us to brag about our selves for a bit. If you haven’t already heard, Inside Outer Beauty Market won the Beacon Award for Best Small Indie Beauty Retailer 2020 by the leading indie beauty publication, Beauty Independent. According to Beauty Independent had this to say about our win. “With a focus on BIPOC clientele, […]

Oils and serums may feel the same, but they are not. Each has its own specific benefits for the skin. The key is to know your skin and what it needs in order to determine which one is appropriate for your skin’s needs. Let’s talk about oils Typically oils are intended to hydrate the skin. […]