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 […]

Let’s face it. There’s unlearning to be done. And that’s ok. When we know better, we are supposed to do better. So in that vein of unlearning and relearning, we’ve decided to let go of our use of the term “normal skin.” Words have impact, so we’re watching ours. The truth we can see clearly […]

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, […]

As consumers, we have a responsibility to replenish and restore that which we take from nature for our health. For our wellness and for or pleasure. Many of the ingredients that are found in the beauty and wellness products  we use come from trees around the world, including right here in the USA,  also in […]

Dry skin is sensitive and can be quite irritating, literally and figuratively. It produces very little sebum and as a result, becomes very dehydrated. It is usually tight after washing, dull and parched. And, let’s not forget itchy and flaky. So what’s the cause of Dry skin? There are several factors, both biological and environmental […]

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. […]

I do the work that I do because I love the human body and the feeling of being well. As human beings, we are born with a birthright to health and wellness. That said, the corporations that produce goods for our consumption owe it to us to provide consumables that are safe. Ideally, that’s how […]