Let's start with my expectations. When I purchase a moisturiser, what I expect to receive is:

1. a sizeable amount of product;

2. a product that delivers intense moisture; and

3. a product that does not leave my skin feeling or looking oily.

I really like this product. It has a lightweight formula that melts into your skin and somehow does not dry up in the process. I tend to use this moisturiser in the morning, after cleansing my skin and applying a toner and my Vitamin C serum which I got off Amazon. More importantly, I apply sunscreen after this whole process; and then...I start the process of putting on my makeup.

Honest opinion:

Do I like this product - Yes

Can I live without it - Yes

Will I purchase it again - Yes

Is it a 'wonder' product - No

Does it smell nice - Absolutely

Does it feel nice - Yes

Is it worth the price - Depends on the mood I'm in

Have I used up this product - Yes

Does it work on African skin - Yes

This product is for "Dull, Tired, Grumpy Skin".

INGREDIENTS

1 teaspoon Greek Yoghurt*

1 teaspoon Turmeric*

1teaspoon Honey*

PREPARATION

Mix all the ingredients together in a clean bowl. 

APPLICATION

Apply to face in an upward sweeping motion and leave to dry for twenty minutes. Avoid wearing delicate clothing, as turmeric stains.

Rinse off with warm running water and a final cold rinse. If staining is excessive wash off with a mild soap. Pat your face dry and apply a mild moisturiser.

*Kindly ensure that you are not allergic to any of the ingredients before attempting this mask.

What natural ingredients do you use on your face?

xo

The NinesandProsper Team

I work in an environment where every other building caters some sort of mouth-watering food. The foods range from cheesy sandwiches, to Asian cuisine, pastries, cupcakes, ice cream and lets not forget mouth watering pizza. There are cafes that serve over-sweetened and over-priced beverages that can only be enjoyed with buttery croissants and an extra dollop of whipped cream. Lets not forget the endless onslaught of health food vendors who manage to slap you with an endless list of mother nature endorsed goodies, from beetroot juices, to flour-less muffins and fruit-packed parfaits. I could go on and on for days. I can attest to having tried each one of these foods at least twice.

How do I start a business? This is a question that I have asked myself so many times. Do I need a company name? Do I need to gather investors first? How much knowledge do I need? Should I gather some prospective customers first? These are just some of the business questions that can plague you when trying to start a business.

Recently I was sitting down with a friend who once had an idea for a business. She had spoken about her idea in detail and it sounded like she had a good concept going on. Let us call this friend Tomi. So Tomi asked me if I wanted to join in on her business and I considered all the things I had to do and decided on a personal front that this would not be a good time for me to collaborate on a business venture. 

Fast forward a few years and Tomi's business is operating internationally, with a growing customer base that we could have only imagined a few years ago.

I congratulated Tomi on her progress and remembered the ways in which she had started. Her journey teaches us so much.

START NOW.

1. She started immediately. She did not wait to have everything in place, she literally just started.

LEARN ON THE WAY.

2. The business was a learning experience for her. She used the first few months to discover what her clients needed and wanted and then began the process of molding her business to suit their needs.

ACCEPT HELP.

3. She engaged the help of a partner who was versed in the other jurisdictions she would be operating in. By accepting that operating an international business would require more expertise than she possessed, she utilized the help of a partner who was able to fill those gaps.

USE WHAT YOU HAVE.

4. Like so many successful entrepreneurs today, her business started out of her home. She has since then moved to her own facility and is looking to expand into a bigger facility.

BE YOUR GREATEST RESOURCE.

5. One factor that amazed me about Tomi was how hardworking she was. She had a fantastic degree which she had 'abandoned' to pursue her business, and yet she did all the errands, she travelled out of her home state on long journeys just to satisfy her clients, she answered phones, delivered goods, visited clients personally, and so much more. Now she has more people to help her do those things. 

I think that the greatest lesson here is to start. Even if you fail, you can learn from your mistakes and start again. After all, there are so many great business ideas out there, but ideas without action are just that - ideas.

What steps have you taken to bring your business ideas to life? We would love to know.

Xo

The NinesandProsper Team