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Author: Toney Tengey

This is Toney Tengey. Blogger and the Editor in Chief of LyfeRepublic.com Thrives on fast-paced environments and has a high-energy personality. Toney shares ideas and information working relentlessly to provide accurate content. Her experience with blogging has taught her the importance of being thorough, always emphasizing quality content. Enjoy!  

6 REMEDIES TO GET RID OF OILY SKIN FOR GOOD!

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WHILE THERE MAY NOT BE AN EASY CURE FOR PREVENTING YOUR SKIN FROM PRODUCING TOO MUCH OIL, THERE ARE WAYS TO CONTROL THIS SKIN CONDITION. OILY SKIN OCCURS WHEN THE SEBACEOUS GLAND PRODUCES MORE OIL THAN USUAL LEADING TO AN IMBALANCE IN THE SYSTEM. READ ON TO LEARN WHAT OPTIONS WE SUGGEST FOR MANAGING YOUR OILY SKIN.

CLEANSING YOUR FACE: WASH THE FACE USING A GENTLE CLEANSER TO AVOID IRRITATING THE SKIN. USING HARSH CLEANSERS ON THE FACE CAN ACTUALLY CAUSE IT TO PRODUCE MORE OIL TO COMPENSATE FOR ALL THE NATURAL OILS THAT WERE REMOVED BUT IF USING A GENTLE CLEANSER ISN’T WORKING FOR THE SKIN THEN TRY A CLEANSER THAT CONTAINS BENZOYL PEROXIDE, SALICYLIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID OR BETA-HYDROXY ACID.

ASTRINGENT PADS: THESE CAN BE USEFUL TO REMOVE EXCESS OIL WHEN ONE CAN’T WASH THE FACE. KEEP SOME IN THE PURSE OR AT THE OFFICE.

CLAY MASK: THIS DRYS OUT THE SKIN AND REMOVE MOST OILS ON THE FACE, SO IT IS BEST TO USE THE MASK SPARINGLY. SAVE THE MASK FOR SPECIAL EVENTS WHEN ONE NEEDS SKIN TO BE OIL-FREE FOR A LONG TIME.

MOISTURIZING: MOISTURIZERS THAT CONTAINS OILS LIKE SHEA-BUTTER AND PETROLEUM SHOULD BE AVOIDED, THESE INGREDIENTS RATHER ADDS EXCESS OIL TO THE SKIN AND CAN EVEN CAUSE BREAKOUT. CHOOSE MOISTURIZERS THAT CONTAINS DIMETHICONE AND LABELED OIL-FREE.

MATTE PRIMER: USE THIS AFTER ONE HAS CLEANSED AND MOISTURIZED THE SKIN BEFORE APPLYING MAKEUP FOUNDATION. MATTE PRIMERS HELP ABSORB EXCESS OIL THROUGHOUT THE DAY. GO FOR OIL-FREE AND NON-COMEDOGENIC MAKEUP PRODUCTS.
FOODS: EAT FOODS THAT ARE HIGH IN FIBER SUCH AS LEGUMES, FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND GRAINS. VEGETABLES SHOULDN’T HAVE EXCESS OIL OR BE OVERBOILED

WATER: DRINK PLENTY OF WATER, IT HELPS KEEP THE SKIN HYDRATED AND ALSO FLUSHES TOXINS FROM THE BODY. GETTING ENOUGH WATER IS ESSENTIAL IN KEEPING THE OILY SKIN IN CHECK.
DERMATOLOGIST: TALK TO A DERMATOLOGIST IF ONE CONTINUES TO HAVE PROBLEMS. ASK ABOUT ACCUTANE/REACCUTANE TREATMENTS, IT’S HIGHLY EFFECTIVE FOR OILY SKIN CONTROL. PREGNANT WOMEN OR WOMEN WHO MAY BECOME PREGNANT CANNOT USE ACCUTANE BECAUSE IT MAY CAUSE BIRTH EFFECTS.

TIPS: KEEP BLOTTING PAPERS IN THE PURSE TO DAB AWAY EXCESS OIL DURING THE DAY
LOOK FOR PRODUCTS THAT COMBINES MOISTURIZERS, SUNSCREEN AND FOUNDATIONS SO THAT ONE MAY NOT HAVE TO PUT ON MANY LEVELS

ENJOY YOUR BEAUTIFUL FACE!

HOW TO SHAVE YOUR BALLS AND ITS BENEFITS

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It can be  scary thing wielding a sharp razor so close to your private area, even more when you’re a male, so if you’re feeling nervous about shaving down there, you definitely need to keep reading.

But why should you remove your pubic hair? First of all (and perhaps to many the most important  reason), shaving it can make your erection look positively huge. When your pubic hair covers up part of the shaft, visually it can seem much shorter. The hidden part of the shaft will be revealed and can make your penis look a half inch longer. But, of course you wouldn’t care about that would you? lol

          The Benefits Of Shaving Your Pubic Area

I am sure I do not have to get into the exact details about the benefits but I have provided a short list below to help those peeps who may be wondering.

Nice smooth skin.

No hair means it will smell better. (Seriously)

No more scratchy pubes on her skin.

Trimming the bush makes the tree look taller.

Less friction from the hair results in greater pleasure.

Less expensive than waxing. Also, a lot less painful.

A sleeker look that generally is considered more attractive.

     The Possible Negative Effects

Just like shaving your face, there can be some downfalls to shaving your man bush. Below is some of the possible risks involved. Most of the risks and negative aspects can certainly be avoided if you properly follow the methods described below and practice safe sex.

Irritated skin, but not always.

There is the risk of small razor cuts.

Possible razor burn if not done correctly.

Pimples & ingrown hairs depending on your skin type.

Choose a Method

There are two ways you can use to shave your pubic hair off. These two methods include:

Method 1 – An Electric Body Groomer

Method 2 – A Manually Operated Razor (Traditional Shaving)

Either of the methods above will give you great results and we will be walking you through each step of both methods to insure you can keep trimmed with ease. If you are not too sure which one to choose, we have written a short explanation

Electric Groomer or Manual Razor?

There are a few different things to consider when choosing your preferred method. It all depends mostly on the “quality” of shave you are looking for. A huge factor when talking about a quality shave is time. A manual razor is gonna be the best quality shave you can get. You can expect to have a very smooth, clean, shave. The only downside is it is a bit more labor intensive and will require more time than using an electric razor.

If you are looking to quickly trim or shave your pubic hair, I would go with the electric groomer. However, keep in mind this won’t end up being super smooth. It is still a very effective method. And don’t get me wrong, the significant other will still thoroughly enjoy it.

Choose Your Tools

Depending on which method you will use, you are required to have a few tools for your “tool” to get the job done right.

Method 1 Tools (Electric)

BODY POWDER

ELECTRIC BODY GROOMER

ANTISEPTIC

Method 2 Tools (Manual)

RAZOR BLADE

HAIR TRIMMER

SHAVING CREAM

PRE SHAVE OIL

BODY POWDER

ANTISEPTIC

General Pubic Shaving Principles

As you probably know with your face. Try to always go against the grain. Doing so will produce the closest, cleanest shave. If you tend to get skin irritation, acne, ingrown hair, etc from shaving then you want to consider going with the grain as this will irritate the area much less.

Keep your skin pulled tight is a MUST when shaving your balls. Seriously. If you do not, your skin will hang loose and this will result in lots of razor cuts. This goes for both the manual and electric methods. A cut on your sack absolutely sucks and it can bleed quite a bit. So absolutely be sure to keep your skin nice a taut by pulling it. You will have to adjust and do what works best, but you will get the hang of stretching the skin for a cut-free finish.

How To Shave Your Balls

Step 1 – Clean Your Razor or Body Groomer

Clean Your Razor

Step 2 -Trim The Area to Be Shaven

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Step 3- Apply Pre Shave Oil

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Step 4- Apply Special Shaving Cream

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Step 5 – Commence The Shaving Process

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Step 6 – Antiseptic Wash

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Step 7 – Apply Body Powder

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Success!

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FEAR NO MAN CLOTHING SIGNS DJ BADDEST TIMMY AS THE OFFICIAL BRAND AMBASSADOR AND SALES AGENT FOR NIGERIA

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Fast rising Ghanaian clothing brand; FearNoMan Clothing, has signed DJ Timmy as its official brand ambassador and sales representative for Nigeria. Kubeyinje Otis Ajodeji also known as DJ Timmy is an exceptionally talented Dj and Music producer.

The signed agreement was announced on Sunday, March 18,2018. A move to increase the reach of Kulaperry’s FEAR NO MAN apparels in Nigeria. DJ Timmy joins a solid team of other personalities who have also been signed as brand ambassadors and sales agent in different countries including South Africa, Liberia, Angola, Mozambique, Ghana, Morocco, and Kenya etc.

Explaining the purpose behind the signing of DJ Timmy, CEO of FEAR NO MAN Clothing; Kuleape Prince Boamah reveals that DJ Timmy is a great talent. His music and personality are fit for representing the brand in Nigeria. Another important reason is that, DJ Timmy has understanding of business due to his involvement in different aspects of music and fashion.

Who is  DJ Timmy?

As a South-South native (Delta State), DJ Timmy was exposed to vast array of music at an early age. Thus his passion for music. Born Kubeyinje Otis Ayodeji, grew up listening to different genres of music, his early music influence includes Dr. Dre, Eminem, Chamillionaire and Jarule to name a few.

During his days as an under graduate at Lead City University (Ibadan), Dj Timmy played at series of events on his campus. A DJ who makes every opportunity count and always make the party come alive, which earned him the nickname “Baddest’’, as a result of his unique style of mix combined with Hype.

Dj Timmy’s journey has been nothing short of exciting in the past year between chart topping releases like RESPEK ON MY NAME and CONNECT and performances at different clubs and music festivals. He snatched a deal with Rapper YungSix KKTBM label making him the official DJ to the rapper and label but both parties are now independent.

With a wide growing audience around Lagos, Ibadan and the South-South region of Nigeria, Dj Timmy is a man of different parts, he can DJ, functions as a Hyper man /Event host, produce and also make beats. DJ Timmy is guaranteed to bring the party to your event and trill any audience.

He is currently promoting his new single with Ice Prince, KaySwitch and Wale Turner and the name of the song is ‘Right Now’. The song is already a fan favorite and it is currently the Hottest Trap song in Africa.

Follow @KulaperryNaija on Instagram and Twitter for more detail about this exciting collaboration for the Fear No Man Brand.

Kulaperry and his management team are currently on an African tour promoting the Brand.

BUSINESS CONTACT

Selorm H.K Fiadjoe (Business Manager)

Kwame A.A Opoku (Business Manager)

Email: Kulaperry233@gmail.com

Phone Number: +233 244102888 / +233 236841158 / +233 502286486

EXCLUSIVE: MEET CELEBRITY STYLIST AND THE MASTER MIND BEHIND ‘FEAR NO MAN’ CLOTHING

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Ever genuinely wondered how, where or when to kick start a career in fashion styling? For you, maybe, you are just looking to satisfy your curiosity about the people behind some of the biggest brands in the fashion industry. Either ways, you’re in luck with one.

Hold my beer…..

Team Lyfe republic hooked up with top fashion stylist Prince Boamah Kuleape, and talked about how he got into styling, the workflow, his ambitions, and much more. For the past 5 years, Mr. Boamah has been running the KULAPERRYOUTLOOK (boutique) and for him, working in fashion doesn’t seem like a career choice, but a fate that he just couldn’t resist. With years of professional styling experience, Kula Perry has styled some of our favorite music videos and celebrities. He tells us that his career has been a journey with many lessons learned, attesting to the fact that nothing comes easily.

After enduring Accra’s annoying traffic, the team is finally settling in for a great interview with Kulaperry, the celebrity stylist. He is in high spirits, and we already start throwing questions at him. However, like a typical Ghanaian host, he suspends his answers and offers some good wine.

We accept and take sips, still dying to hear him give us answers already!

Grinning with finesse, he answers the first question.

Q: Tell us a bit about the person or team behind your brand

A: Kulaperry is the person behind FEAR NO MAN. A brand developer, stylist and the lead creator for FEAR NO MAN. Once driven by enthusiasm for the FEAR NO MAN brand and has eagle eye for fashion.

Q: Tell us about your brand (FEAR NO MAN)

A: The FEAR NO MAN clothing line is one of the composites of Kula Perry clothing. Kula Perry clothing is however comprised of three lines, which are fear no man, Royalty and Loyalty.
The FEAR NO MAN clothing line logo portrays a white human face with a red strip across the eyes of the face. The logo represents the African heritage. The color white was chosen for the face because it stands for cleanliness and purity while the red color for the strip represents the toil, hustle and struggle of Africans endured in achieving their dreams. The entirety of the logo simply seeks to highlight on the practice of seeing and speaking no evil. FEAR NO MAN is a line that stands as a symbol for people who fear nobody except God.

Q: How was the start up of (fearnoman)

A: The brand was officially launched in 2017 but has been under feasibility study and research for the past 5 years. The brand has a 15 years development plan. The whole idea was carefully planned. Starting with a few tee-shirt which I wore around and that got the attention of the people. Gradually, they wanted it. We had to focus on that and design different merch.

Q: Can u describe briefly how your outfits are made? Are they all made here in Ghana?

A: The designs are based on my personal life experiences with the idea of evicting Fear and inspiring Hope and no they are made outside Ghana, depending on the type of merch.

Q: Why are you in this particular business?

A: Because fashion is a lifestyle and there’s more to it than making money. It changes life

Q: Is it profitable?

A: Yes, so far as it pays me and enables me to help others

Q: How long were you running the business before you started paying yourself?

A: Started paying myself after the first year, because a lot went into marketing and brand positioning.

Q: Where do you see your brand in the nearest future?

A: It will be the biggest household brand worldwide. Rubbing shoulders with Adidas, Supreme, Gucci etc.

Q: What are the three hard to spot pitfalls that are critical to avoid in your field?

A: Avoid loans. Avoid negative energy and avoid imitating other people’s work.

Q: What’s that thing you’ve told yourself that kept you going during your darkest hour?

A: God is able.

Q: What advice do you have for those out there who want to set up their own businesses too

A: First of all ,every young individual hoping to be successful, should believe in God. Do a lot of research into what they want to do

Q: Any special story u want to share?

A: No,but what I would like to share is that, every talented individual should believe in God and keep pushing with passion

Q: How do people reach you if interested in your brand?

A: Anyone can reach me through the following….
Social Media:IG;(@fearnomanclothing/ @kulaperry)
Facebook:KulaperryGh
Snapchat:Kulaperry

Locate his outlook(s) at Madina Ritz Junction Office, North Kaneshie, adjacent Charter House, Manghin road or contact him on +233244102888/ +233576837911

THE ULTIMATE MEN’S GUIDE TO GROOMING DOWN THERE (DOWNSTAIRS)

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Next to the popularity of beards, the removal of body hair also known as MANSCAPING especially in the pubic area is another grooming trend and these are some reasons for this- trends in porn, pressure from partners and oh the acclaimed ‘optical inch’ pubic hair removal supposedly provides, however I believe some men just prefer the way it looks and feels. Did you know that a survey by Gillette showed that 92 percent of women prefer a man with a tidy trunk line? (I know I do, lol)
In fact, a whole industry has been developed around keeping men’s ‘downstairs’ clean and fresh so grooming below the belt isn’t an eyebrow-raising oddity but rather a practice you should probably consider taking up. Yes you, the gentleman reading this.
Do you have concerns or questions you’ve always wanted to ask about the ‘down below’ grooming but were too timid to ask? Well here is everything you wanted to know.

BATTLING A STINKY SACK 

It’s widely known that the male groin has a distinctive (if not universally appreciated) aroma. This musky smell is largely a result of the concentration of apocrine sweat glands in the region, some of which produce a modified form of sweat that some people find sexually attractive (hmmmmmm?????). Unfortunately, after a hard day’s work, these odors can become more toxic than intoxicating. (hehehehehe)

The solution? A quick dust with a refreshing talc-like powder designed just for ‘the boys’. Not only will such powders keep the fellas clean and fresh, they’re also a great solution for “batwings” — the unfortunate affliction where a sweaty sack temporarily bonds to the thighs. Application is simple – just sprinkle or spray a moderate amount of these miracle powders in the boxer briefs and then hit the road.

TRIM BEFORE YOU SHAVE
A light trim is often all that’s needed to neaten pubic hair, but if you prefer an altogether smoother look, and are using a razor to achieve it, trim the hair back first with a specialist device like the Philips Body-groom or Wahl Body Groomer. Any of these will make shaving much easier and safe.

TAKE A COLD SHOWER
If smooth balls are what you sought after, splash them with cold water before shaving so skin is taut and less vulnerable. Use a transparent shave gel like (Gillette fusion clear shave gel) so you see where you heading and make sure you use short, gentle strokes and for the sake of your balls, please make sure you are sober! Afterwards, apply an unscented aftershave balm just as you would after shaving your face.

EVEN THINGS OUT
If you just want to trim pubic hair rather than shaving it all off, the be sure to also trim stomach and chest hair to a similar length to keep things balanced.

MAKING TRIMMING A ROUTINE
To reduce the risk of itchy re-growth, you need to get into the habit of shaving regularly. If your worry is about unsightly spots forming after you shaved, try using an antiseptic spray like Outback Organics or Elemis Tea Tree S.O.S Spray.
Chafing, caused by skin rubbing itself can occur everywhere from the buttocks to the armpits, also the groin is a prime area. You are especially susceptible if you are sport man and, if you’re prone to perspiring a lot as sweat can make things even worse. Using Sudocream Antipseptic Healing Cream is the best way to soothe chafing.

 

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6 ESSENTIAL ACCESSORIES EVERY STYLISH WOMAN MUST OWN

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You don’t need us to tell you that accessories can take an outfit from boring and basic to glamorous in an instant. Admit it or not, there are certain fashion accessories that you simply cannot do without and so we’ve gathered a list of major accessories every woman should have. See what’s hot in the accessory game :

Sunglasses
Forget a smile, you’re never fully dressed without a killer pair of shades. Bigger is usually better, but not mandatory if they overwhelm your face shape.

Hats

Effortlessly chic. And who has to know that you’re actually hiding a nightmare hair day?

Shoes

Update your shoe collections with more sneakers, flats and heels that don’t lie! From printed, striped, velvety, denim like and plastic shoes, you can make anything with minimal outfits. 

Bags

These babies are a must! And the good thing about purchasing many bags it to satisfy all forms of fashion fancy. From intricate details on it like beads and sequins, embroidery or any textured feel you can go crazy with your bag choice. If plains are your thing, you can find them in different types.

A waist belt
Well, it’s not like we ever really wear a belt to hold our pants up. Move your belt a few inches north and exploit its waist-defining potential instead.

Jewellery

From modern metal creations to sparkling pieces you can find all types of jewellery in silver, bronze, gold, diamonds, pearls, gemstones and you can go on naming it as it sets new standard in accessorizing. Fashion jewellery like brooches, rings, bracelets, anklets, bangles, watches, earrings and necklaces can be worn all at a go keeping it minimal but yet vibrant to admire. 

IT LOOKS LIKE SERENA WILLIAMS MAY BE ESTABLISHING A BEAUTY LINE SOON

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If it seems that Serena Williams is on a winning streak, by all accounts, that would be correct. Just 6 months after giving birth, Serena Williams is in the midst of a major comeback. With news of a possible beauty line, it appears that Williams is expanding her off court empire, as well.

According to TMZ, Williams is getting into the beauty game, too: She filed documents to trademark “Aneres” (yep, that’s Serena spelled backwards) in a range of beauty categories, including skin care, makeup-removing products, colognes, perfumes, makeup kits, bath soaps, lipstick, lipgloss, eye shadow, eyeliner and mascara. She had also previously secured the trademark rights for the brand name in the clothing category.

As the latest celebrity to transition into the beauty space, Williams is amongst the ever-expanding new field of celebrity beauty lines that’s currently being dominated by Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty, Kylie Jenner’s Kylie Cosmetics, and Kim Kardashian’s KKW Beauty. But as she’s Forbes’ current highest-paid female athlete, earning an incredible $84 million in 2017, there’s good reason to think that Williams knows what she’s doing with the business.

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