Introduce yourself!
Hello there! I'm Chela. A 33-year-old creative, mother and wife. Currently living in NYC but always reppin' my hometown, DC.
How do you express yourself creatively?
I am a fashion stylist and art advisor.
Describe an insecurity that you had while growing up. Has your perspective changed? If so, how did you overcome this insecurity?
Was not a fan of my nose growing up. I never saw anyone with a nose like mine on television or in magazines so I just assumed that it wasn't beautiful. When you're young, conformity is your currency so standing out felt weird to me initially. Now I embrace being a Black woman and I love the features and cultural experiences that come with it. I really like my nose now -- it is so unique.
Define Beauty
Beauty is self-love that radiates.
How would you describe your skin-type?
I have true combination skin. Oily in the Summer and dry in the Winter.
How do you combat your personal skincare problems?
I always, always, ALWAYS start with diet and rest. If I'm not eating particularly healthy or getting 7-8 hours of rest of night it really shows on my face.
What are some of your skincare beauty secrets?
One of my secrets is dermaplaning. I purchased a tool from a spa in Los Angeles that I love! You basically hold your skin taut and gently scrape dead skin and peach fuzz from your face. I do this weekend and always have a glow afterwards. Dermaplaning your face aids skincare product absorption and always helps my makeup look smoother when I apply.
2 do’s for skincare?
1.) Take care of your skin in your 20's. Hard to do because that's when your skin looks the best. I invested in quality skincare products and I wore lots of sunscreen.
2.) Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! It's truly the cure for most skin issues plus who doesn't want that dewy face look.
Any don’ts for skincare?
Don't over-wash your face. When your skin is dry it produces more oil which may give your more blemishes in breakouts. I try to do a thorough cleansing at night and only water on the face in the morning.
What motivates you to practice self-care consistently?
There's an inner peace that comes from putting yourself first. I love helping others so once I'm taken care of, I can give freely. I also believe that when you look good, your feel good and then you do good. With a fresh manicure I feel like i can conquer anything LOL
WUNDER BODY is cruelty free, and we love our pets. If you have a pet, tell us about them! - Pets can also be plants :) I have a French Mastiff named Harlem. She's very sweet and an amazing protector. I love her sweet face and how excited she gets when I come home.
Where can we find you?
Website www.chelamitchell.com
Instagram @chelamitchell
Website: chelamitchellstyle.com
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