BOA Academy - Blogs

How to look after your dried and chapped lips?

The lip skin is not hairy and does not have oil or sweat glands. Therefore, it does not have the usual protection layer of sweat and body oils whic...

There has to be more to life than this: Harnessing the power of possibilities

The greatest music is composed from the same handful of notes as a nursery rhyme. Everything depends on how much potential you see in that handful ...

Is fragrance in skin or hair care products bad?

It is one of the key decisions for selecting a product. Think about it, when you are in the supermarket and pick up a product that has caught your ...

What is the difference between dry skin and dehydrated skin and how do you treat the problem?

Dry skin lacks sebum (oils) and dehydrated skin lacks water. Dry skin is mainly genetic. Dehydrated skin is a skin condition that is easily treatab...

Statue of a woman with marks on her face

The best way to deal with Blackhead and Whitehead bumps on your skin

You need an effective routine to battle various skin care issues. It does not have to be a complicated routine. Effective exfoliation is key to res...

The best exfoliants for sensitive skin: which are the most gentle?

Want that clear bright, even-toned glow? Using the right exfoliant can make your skin clear and bright, minimising the appearance of fine lines an...

Where did eyeliner come from? Beauty Rituals: The Horn of Africa and the first eyeliner.

On the Horn of Africa a great deal of traditional wisdom is centered on the female body. Women's life cycle and fertility are celebrated. The fema...

Your daily unmasking ceremony & practice of being mindful

When you use your BOA look into the mirror. Take a good look at yourself and smile at the person looking back at you. Celebrate who you are and tak...

Reflective man looking at beautiful sunset

Why we should steer clear of labels when answering the question of "Who are you?"

What do you believe about your goodness, your strength, your insight, your generosity, your space, your ability to love, and be loved? Do you belie...

Young man with scrub on his face. BOA exfoliant

Can you use AHAs/ BHAs and Scrubs together?

Can you use AHAs/ BHAs and Scrubs together? The short answer is, it depends.... mild AHAs/BHAs and a gentle mechanical exfoliant like BOA actually ...

BOA Girl with smooth fresh young looking skin has used BOA mineral exfoliant to take years off her skin

Here is how to simply achieve smoother, more glowing skin: Just add this simple step into your routine

We can all get a little lazy when it comes to our daily skin care. Hey, we all got a lot going on in 2019! The majority of us are just trying to ge...

Persian Hammams and the Origins of BOA

From my youth and days spent in hammams, my expectation for clean skin and the desire to recreate this sensation lead me to create BOA - bringing t...