Experiencing acne, blemishes, blackheads or oily skin can be a nightmare to deal with, especially if it happens very often. Did you know, acne affects at least 85% of the population at some time during their lives? 

Acne is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterised by blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, cysts; they can occur on the face, chest, neck, back, shoulders and upper arms.

While getting spots through the teenage years seems very common as it’s usually due to hormones, many people still get breakouts even after and into the adult years. It can affect a persons’ confidence and self esteem, especially since the media portrays completely flawless skin as beautiful. 

It’s easy to go to the doctors or a dermatologist and ask them for a quick solution to get rid of acne, and they most likely will give some sort of medication or give you a cream or skincare product to put on.

The trouble with this is that:

1. Medications MIGHT work, but it’s not really looking at the cause of acne breakouts - as there is usually a reason why you get a certain pimple and where.
2. A lot of these skincare products or acne gels contain harsh ingredients that completely strip the skin of it’s natural moisture, creating a complete imbalance - making the skin either incredibly dry, or clearing the skin a little but after a while, the acne comes back.

One thing to remember is that acne can be caused by a number of things. It can be your skincare routine; perhaps a product you are using, not enough moisture on the skin, or you are washing it a little too often. Or it can be something you are eating. Did you know, dairy products are high contributors to acne breakouts? If you find that your skin is very oily or you’re constantly getting breakouts, stop the dairy intake for two weeks and you will see an improvement.

If you’re finding that your diet is not to blame - as you’re eating healthy foods and being responsible with what you’re putting in your body - it could be that there needs to be some small adjustments made to your skincare.

One reason why acne gels and skincare products from the doctors don’t work - either they don’t work or they do work for a small time, but the acne comes back - is because they are designed to completely dry out the skin, rather than regulate the skin. What I mean by regulating the skin, is that the skin has a natural pH level - and it’s more on the acidic side. A lot of skincare products, especially acne gels (the benzoyl peroxide, or simply -oxide ones) are high in alkaline. This creates an imbalance as the higher alkaline in a product, the more your skin’s natural acidity level will be broken down, making it more prone to acne breakouts and oily skin. When you use products that are more pH neutral or are slightly on the acid side, you’ll find that you will get less breakouts, less redness and your skin will be less oily. 

Our two products, Merakhi face oil and Nzuri Chamrhi cleanser, are both quite acidic-neutral in their pH levels (between 5-6) - making them gentle to use on their skin and really beneficial for those who experience acne, redness and oily skin. Using both of these products combined can help to regulate your skin and correct the acidity levels.

A lot of people think using an oil on their skin - either as a moisturiser or oil cleansing - will block their pores or make their skin more oily, simply because it is an oil. But using an oil in either of these ways will help to to moisturise the skin enough so that their skin’s oil production level will decrease, making the skin less oily and therefore reducing acne breakouts. It just helps to regulate the sebum production. 

There are oils to be mindful of as they do clog the skin - for example coconut oil and olive oil. 

The organic and natural oil blends of both Merakhi and Nzuri Chamrhi are non-comedogenic (meaning they won’t block your pores) and are designed to suit those with acne prone skin, oily skin, dull skin - to help heal and soothe the skin. 

Merakhi face oil is a brilliant skin loving moisturiser as it contains oils like Pomegranate Oil and Neem Oil - which are excellent for healing acne breakouts and delivers nutrients and fatty acids to the skin.

Nzuri Chamrhi is a fabulous oil cleanser that is used to remove makeup (if you’re wearing it before washing your face) or just to clean the bare face. This would be used instead of a regular face wash (which can contain irritating and acne provoking ingredients), and to be used with a hot cloth to remove the oil. The Blackseed oil in Nzuri Chamrhi helps to give the skin a deep clean, making sure any dirt or sebum residue is completely cleaned. 

As our oils are 100% natural and pure, they have quite an earthy scent - so you can be sure that it will work really well on acne, blemishes and inflamed skin without causing any irritation. Also, we do not have any nut oils in our products either, making them suitable for those with nut allergies. 

We have made sure to formulate our products using the highest quality and purest of oils, using only cold pressed and organic oils. All of our oils have been sourced from vegan and cruelty free backgrounds.

Visit Bonita Biaan to purchase our products.

How Does Pomegranate Oil Benefit The Skin And Hair

Pomegranate Oil is one of our most favourite oils and since it carries so many amazing benefits. The oil is extremely nutritious and rich in vitamins and minerals. Due to it’s medicinal and cosmetic purposes, it is no wonder that it’s used in so many skincare products. It is high in Vitamin C and contains anti-inflammatory properties making it an essential product in a skincare routine.

We love using Pomegranate Oil so much that it’s in all three products, HAIRBEAST, Merakhi and Nzuri Chamrhi - along with a blend of other amazing oils - to help with many many skin and hair problems. It’s fruity fragrance gives our products a unique scent, which is prevalent in all of our oils.

To start off with, here are a few reasons why Pomegranate Oil is amazing for the hair:

1. Pomegranate Oil helps to rid the scalp of any product residue, dandruff and flaky skin. When the scalp’s hair follicles are clogged with any of these things, it damages the hair follicles and stunts hair growth. 
2. Along with cleaning the scalp, Pomegranate Oil also stimulates blood circulation in the scalp. Due to it’s high anti oxidant and vitamin content, the oil increases blood circulation, strengthens the blood vessels which stimulates and promotes hair growth. As HAIRBEAST is made from a blend of nutritious oils, it has a very high record of stimulating hair growth on those who have experienced bald patches, hair thinning and androgenic alopecia.
3. For people who experience scalp conditions like psoriasis or scalp eczema, Pomegranate Oil contains anti-inflammatory benefits so it helps to soothe and fight scalp bacteria. Therefore, any itchiness, redness, inflammation that come with these scalp conditions are alleviated when using the oil.
4. When blended with a carrier oil, or oils, - for example our HAIRBEAST oil - it makes for an amazing hair growth tonic. Massaging the oils into the scalp and on the ends of the hair help to promote hair growth and condition the hair. Pomegranate oil is a good source of Vitamin C, so it helps to strengthen the connective tissue within the hair follicles, stimulating hair growth.
5. If you’re finding that your hair gets greasy quickly, it could be that the pH level of your scalp is off balance. Using Pomegranate Oil helps to neutralise the effect of excessive oil production, reduce hair greasiness, fortifies and flushes out the any bacteria from the scalp.

Moving onto skincare, here are a few reasons why Pomegranate Oil is amazing for the skin - and how both our Merakhi face oil and Nzuri Chamrhi cleanser will give you these benefits and even more:

1. Pomegranate Oil contains an Omega 5 fatty acid called “punicic acid”, a polyunsaturated oil, which has strong anti-inflammatory qualities. The oil fights off free radicals to keep the skin from ageing and provides protects against sun damage.
2. The oil absorbs deeply into the skin without leaving any greasy residue behind, making it perfect for all skin types including oily skin. Pomegranate Oil penetrates deep into the skin and creates lasting and healthy moisture to keep the skin’s sebum production at bay. Merakhi is amazing for those with oily skin types as it helps to restore the skins’ natural oil production - making sure you don’t get greasy skin through the day.
3. For people suffering from acne, blemishes and scars; Pomegranate Oil works amazingly to reduce scars and pigmentation, heal the skin and soothe any inflammation. Apply Merakhi on a night time to your problem areas, and it will help to heal any breakouts, soothe redness and keep your skin looking and feeling healthier. Using the Nzuri Chamrhi cleanser on a daily basis will help to soothe acne breakouts and give the skin a deep clean; getting rid of any excess sebum and cleaning the pores.
4. On the topic of healing the skin, Pomegranate Oil contains a human compatible form of pro-estrogen, which supports hormonal balance in both men and women. This means that the oil works to help improve the texture of the skin.
5. Just like the pomegranate fruit itself, the oil is popular for its antioxidant properties. It helps with collagen production and firming the skin.

As we use Pomegranate Oil in all of our products, you are guaranteed to experience the many fabulous skincare and hair benefits that it will offer.

If you would like to have an amazing experience with either your skin or hair, then head over to Bonita Biaan and purchase our products.

Words From Customers With Healthy Skin and Beautiful Hair

As we’ve constantly talked about how amazing our products are, we thought today we would let our testimonials do the talking and show how well our products have worked for many people across the globe.

Here are a number of testimonials from people who have tried our products, HAIRBEAST, Merakhi and Nzuri Chamrhi, and absolutely love them.

“Been using the Merakhi face oil and hair beast for several months now. I can honestly say I'm impressed. At first you will notice subtle changes; the texture of your skin is better, less breakouts, better oil control. Then when you compare old pictures to new ones, you will realise how much better your skin is overall. My skin tone has evened up and looks plump and glowing!

Same with the hair beast, after the first use, I noticed less fall out, improved texture, less hair in my hair brush! Now, I can definitely see that my hair has grown loads and looks a lot fuller.” 

- Afnaan N.

“I bought a bottle of HAIRBEAST upon recommendation from a family friend, and I was sceptical because so many hair growth products claim to work, they are full of chemicals, and always a disappointment. My hubby has had hair thinning/baldness for over 8 years so there was a lot of area to work with. However, ever since he began using the oil 3-4 times a week we have seen a huge increase in new hair growth, his hair thickening and getting stronger. Every week we document the growth and compare to the first week and the change has been phenomenal! It has taken a little time to see a very big noticeable change only because the area we are working with is large. But each day, each week, his hair has grown and it's been amazing to see the transformation. We will continue to use HAIRBEAST and I'm really hopeful all of his hair will grow back and how it was 10 years ago! I also suffer from PCOS and have thinning hair which has reduced significantly since using the oil, it's also volumised, stronger and growing a lot quicker! We cannot recommend this oil highly enough, after all it's all natural, herbal oil, what do you have to lose? Try it, and you won't look back!” 

- Gurprit B.

“Love the Merakhi oil! Not too greasy but still gives the correct amount of moisture. I have been using this for around 8 weeks morning and night everyday (missed the odd few applications). My dark circles under my eyes have lightened a fair bit and marks on my face have practically disappeared. My face generally is much brighter and less dull looking dull looking and always smooth even with the cold weather. Defiantly recommend the Merakhi face oil. I initially bought the smaller travel sized bottle which lasted me quite a while and now use the larger size. (The larger bottle is much easier and quicker as it comes with a pipet). Literally 3 drops per application is all that is needed so the bottles last ages making them great value for money. I've just bought the HAIRBEAST oil recently, have only applied once so far but can't wait to see the results after the next few weeks.”

- Sharan Kaur.

“I bought Merakhi quite a few weeks ago and I have suffered from such dry and creased under eyes. No matter what eye cream/gel, powder or concealer I used it still looked wrinkly and dry and cracked. And for someone who's 22 years old the last thing you want is to look like you've got wrinkles lol! Your oil has not only got rid of fine lines and made my concealer go on like a dream but it's also stopped any creasing, stopped it looking dry and patchy. My make up looks glowy and soft. I used to also suffer from foundations and concealers stinging my under eye area because of how sensitive it was but the face oil has changed my make up game! Brilliant product will defo order more. Keep up the great work.” 

- Rosey Kaur.

“I am absolutely in love with the HAIRBEAST hair oil. It has helped me get my hair thicker and stronger. I was really worried about my hair after having coloured it so many times. Ive been trying to grow my hair out for ages and this hair oil has genuinely helped me! I have recommended this hair oil to all family and friends and I would recommend to anyone considering getting some. It lasts forever and is sooooo worth 32 quid compared to the other pills out there that cost a lot more.” 

- Swati T.

“I recently bought the Merakhi oil in the 20ml version because I had some doubts and did not want to spend a lot of money on something that would not work. Wow, can I just say this product is amazing I am so shocked I was ready to be disappointed since I have tried everything under the sun and none have really worked. My dark circles have been an insecurity of mine and it has been extremely difficult to lighten them up. My dark circles are not genetic, they are due to the insomnia I have had in the past. I will continue to purchase this product my entire life and will definitely be buying 50ml. It honestly has changed everything for me and my acne scars are looking so much more better also as they too have lightened up. I cannot thank you enough for this miracle product, I will never stop buying this ever and will recommend it to every person that I know, it truly is the best thing I have ever purchased and don't regret it! If you are considering buying it, PLEASE DO IT! You will not be disappointed it is so worth it.There is nothing wrong with the product, all I could say is be very careful when putting it around the eye area because it stings if it does get into the eyes but that is all. My under eyes and skin look a lot better and I feel so much better and have more confidence! Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou THANKYOU!!!!! If this was to ever discontinue, I would actually die!” 

- Saira K.

“This HAIRBEAST hair oil is amazing! It's really hard finding hair products that actually work for men out there. I've tried using the caffiene shampoo, and many other hair oils but nothing worked. I was skeptical about the oil at first because it came in a small bottle but suprisingly it's lasted me nearly three months. The smell is quiet strong but other then that it works wonders. My hair is a lot darker, my bald patches seem to be disappearing. Can't fault this oil in anyway, thankfully a product that works for men too.”

 - Osman A.

After reading these fabulous testimonials, it is obvious that our products work so well at combating issues like pigmentation, acne, hair loss and conditioning damaged hair. 

If you would like to have this same experience with either your skin or hair, then head over to Bonita Biaan and purchase our products.

Does Oil Get Rid Of Acne?

One of our most frequently asked questions and concerns is: “Do your products work on acne prone skin, and can this get rid of my acne?”. The answer is YES. Both our Nzuri Chamrhi cleanser and Merakhi face oil are amazing for sensitive, acne prone skin.

Acne can be caused by excess sebum that is trapped beneath the surface of the skin, or simply over active sebum production. When using a lot of over the counter acne creams and lotions, these products tend to dry out the skin as it works to dry out any existing spots and acne. HOWEVER, these creams can do more damage to the skin as it can become too dry. Naturally, the skin’s way of coping with this is to produce more sebum - which can cause more acne and so it becomes a cycle.

When the skin feels dry, it will start producing sebum - which is a natural process - to compensate for any dryness on the skin. So it’s very important to use products which will keep the skin moisturised and also help heal the skin.

Using a face oil on the skin can help to reduce excess sebum production (when the skin produces excess oil due to being dry), clean trapped dirt and help moisturise the skin. It works to reduce the sebum production as the skin can feel that it is properly moisturised and clean - and therefore doesn’t feel like it needs to produce more oil. 

For some people, the thought of using an oil on oily or acne prone skin can be daunting - as they feel that using oil will only make their skin oilier. However, that isn’t the case at all.

Using a completely organic oil-based product like Nzuri Chamrhi or Merakhi can help benefit the skin in so many ways. 

Nzuri Chamrhi is our oil based cleanser, which helps to completely clean the skin and unblock pores, therefore leading to brighter and clearer skin over time. Instead of a regular soap cleanser, you can use Nzuri Chamrhi instead and reap amazing benefits! It contains Vitamin K, Vitamin C and Zinc, which all work together to help heal breakouts, turn over new skin cells and glow. Our Nzuri Chamrhi oil cleanser helps with reducing acne, along with other problems including dark circles, pigmentation, irritated skin, dull skin and so much more. It has been formulated to work with all skin types, from dry to oily, young to mature skin - to improve the overall appearance and texture of the skin.

When it comes to using our oil cleanser, we recommend giving the bottle a shake. Before washing your face, pour out a small amount of the oil and rub your hands together to worm it up. Then, massage the oil directly onto you skin for 2-3 minutes, making sure to get the neck too. Using a hot cloth, remove the cleansing oil using gentle wipes. Finally, splash cold water to the skin to close the pores and finish off with our Merakhi face oil, which also works amazingly well to reduce acne and blemishes.

Merakhi is amazing at reducing acne as using an oil based moisturiser also works to help reduce the skin’s sebum production. Using an organic face oil that keeps the skin moisturised and supple, will trick the skin into thinking it already has enough moisture. 

Our Merakhi face oil contains amazing skin loving ingredients including Neem and Pomegranate oils - which help to regenerate skin calls, heal the skin, improve the skin’s texture and tone. It is suitable for normal-oily skin types, including sensitive skin and mature skin. However, we do not recommend it for dry skin.

Before pouring the Merakhi oil, give it a good shake. Apply 4-5 drops of Merakhi into your hands and warm it up by rubbing your hands togehter. Then pat the oil onto the skin after using Nzuri Chamrhi cleanser and toning.

We recommend using Merakhi once a day - usually in the evening - up until your skin gets used to the oil - then you can use it twice a day.

Don’t be afraid of using Merakhi before applying any makeup, as it can help to keep your make up looking fresh and comfortable for a long time. It absorbs nicely into the skin and won’t make your skin look very greasy or oily - so there is no need for any worries like that.

As our oils are 100% natural and pure, they have quite an earthy scent - so you can be sure that it will work really well on acne, blemishes and inflamed skin without causing any irritation. Also, we do not have any nut oils in our products either, making them suitable for those with nut allergies. 

We have made sure to formulate our products using the highest quality and purest of oils, using only cold pressed and organic oils. All of our oils have been sourced from vegan and cruelty free backgrounds.

Visit Bonita Biaan to purchase our oils.

All About Nzuri Chamrhi

Hello readers!

Today’s blog post is all about our most recent product, our one and only cleansing oil Nzuri Chamrhi.

After the success of launching our HAIRBEAST and Merakhi oils, a facial cleanser was the next step and an absolute must to create. Nzuri Chamrhi is a gentle cleansing oil that not only cleans the skin, but gives an extra glow to the face while reducing redness and enhancing the skin texture. It works amazingly well with our Merakhi face oil!

Nzuri Chamrhi means ‘Beautiful Skin’. We wanted to bring in both of our African and Indian backgrounds to create a name that perfectly describes our product. 

Nzuri Chamrhi is a fabulous cleansing oil which helps with dark circles, pigmentation, acne, irritated skin, dull skin and much more. We wanted to formulate a cleanser which works with all skin types, from dry to oils, young to mature skin; to improve the overall appearance and texture of the skin.

WHAT IS NZURI CHAMRHI MADE FROM:

Like HAIRBEAST and Merkahi, Nzuri Chamrhi is made from 100% cold pressed, organic oils which have not been bleached or changed. 

We have a blend of miraculous oils including Acai Berry oil, Chia Seed oil and Pomegranate oil. Chia Seed oil is great for unblocking pores and cleaning the skin, helping to reduce acne. Pomegranate oil works to heal the skin and any inflammation or redness - perfect for those with breakouts. The Vitamin K, Vitamin C and Zinc in Nzuri Chamrhi help to heal the skin, turn over new skin cells and glow.

HOW TO USE NZURI CHAMRHI:

Before using Nzuri Chamrhi, we recommend giving the bottle a shake. Before washing your face, pour out a small amount of the oil and rub your hands together to warm up the oil. Then massage the oil directly on to your skin for 2-3 minutes, making sure to get the neck too. Using a hot cloth, remove the cleansing oil using gentle wipes. To close the pores, splash your skin with cold water and then finish off with our Merakhi face oil.

We recommend using Nzuri Chamrhi day and night, or day or night depending on your schedule and what you feel is best for your skin.

Nzuri Chamrhi is suitable for all skin types and ages 14-60.

We at Bonita Biaan are all about Ayurveda, and keeping our products as natural as they can be. We have made sure to formulate our products using the highest quality and purest of oils, using only cold pressed and organic oils. All of our oils have been sourced from vegan and cruelty free backgrounds. 

As our oils are 100% natural and pure, they have quite an earthy scent - as opposed to a sweet fragrance like other oils on the market. The reason for this is that we have kept our oils as pure as they can be, without any sort of bleaching or refining - which makes for an earthy scent! 

Also, we do not have any nut oils in our products either, making them suitable for those with nut allergies. 

Visit Bonita Biaan to purchase our oils