Shawna Davis

Freelance Journalist

As a beauty and wellness journalist, I write well-researched articles that encourages readers to care for themselves, whether it's doing yoga to help relieve depression or how to prepare for your first laser hair removal treatment. Beyond my paper and pen, I am a certified yoga instructor, wife, dog mama, and a passionate natural hair and beauty enthusiast.

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BLK + GRN Blog
07/24/2019
How To Create A Morning Routine That Sparks Happiness

By: Shawna Davis There's no yellow brick road that can lead us on the for sure path to happiness. And there's no definitive way that guarantees we'll wake up and have a successful day, every day. There are, however, a few tried and true practices you can do each morning that can help you find...

BlackDoctor
04/04/2018
PLANT POWER: 3 PLANTS TO ADD TO YOUR BEAUTY ROUTINE

I'm a skincare product junkie. More specifically, a clean beauty skincare product junkie. I love a good clean beauty buy and experience complete joy wandering through the beauty aisle of Whole Foods, curiously scouring the ingredients list of different products and trying out a new lavender hand scrub or coconut oil face wash- all in the name of healthy skin and well, journalism.

Healthline
08/10/2018
5 Easy Houseplants That Double as Self-Care Reminders

Plants can do more than beautify your life - they can also act as nature's reminder and support for when life gets you down. Here are five easy-to-care-for houseplants to choose from, based on your mental health needs. All of them have multiple benefits, including boosting creativity and cleaning the air.

BLK + GRN Blog
04/03/2019
Spring Has Arrived! Here Are Two Sunscreens To Add To Your Skincare Routine

By: Shawna Davis It may not feel like it everywhere, but warmer weather is upon us. While we're prepping our bodies to be summertime ready, it's important that we focus on maintaining the health of our skin as well. Sure, our melanin may be magic, but it can't prevent the sun's harmful rays from potentially...

BLK + GRN Blog
05/15/2019
Here's How To Finally Make The Transition To Natural Deodorant

By: Shawna Davis By now, most of us are aware of the different toxins found in conventional antiperspirant deodorants. Although scientists haven't found any scientific evidence that directly links the use of antiperspirants to the development of breast cancer, this 2003 study has shown that some of the ingredients found in antiperspirants, specifically aluminum, can...

BLK + GRN Blog
08/19/2019
Drink Your Way To Better Skin

By: Shawna Davis In previous years, whenever I'd have a skin issue that seemed to stick around longer than expected, I'd try any spot treatment or chemical-infused cleanser to quickly get rid of the situation and unfortunately, those treatments sometimes made the condition worse. And if I had an important event to attend, I'd desperately...

BLK + GRN Blog
06/05/2019
The Easy Guide To Smooth Summertime Skin

By: Shawna Davis Summer is approaching quickly and you know what that means - queue the abundance of crop tops, maxi dresses, short shorts and open-toed sandals. As the old saying goes, 'less is more,' and when it comes to the summer season, this adage rings especially true.

BlackDoctor
07/25/2018
New Boo? Don't Fall In Love Without Discussing These 6 Topics

There's a good amount of effort involved when it comes to dating. You want to make sure you find someone whose interests are similar to yours so you can enjoy one another's company, yet still have some healthy differences so you can learn from each other, and you want to be physically attracted to each other as well.

BlackDoctor
03/08/2018
YOGA CAN HELP WITH DEPRESSION. HERE'S HOW.

'Tis the season that reintroduces us to breezy weather, our beloved rooftop brunches with friends and beachside spring break trips. That's right, spring is right around the corner and given the spring fever some may feel after experiencing a hectic and brutally cold winter, it's safe to say that spring is usually a happy and hopeful season.

BlackDoctor
08/03/2018
5 Remedies To Help You Deal With Your Anxiety This Summer

We tend to associate seasonal anxiety and depression with the fall or winter seasons given the shorter days and colder weather, however, it's possible to be affected with the seasonal anxiety disorder in the summertime. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, about 18 percent of the U.S.

BlackDoctor
11/29/2018
There Are Levels To This. 3 Easy Steps To Transition Into Veganism

My first attempt at becoming a vegan a few years ago left me feeling unfulfilled with my lack of food options and with an attitude as a result of being 'hangry.' While my intentions of making that big change were good, I couldn't help but feel defeated after going a week of preparing failed vegan meals that simply didn't satisfy me.

BlackDoctor
05/29/2018
3 Vegan Superfoods Your Skin Should Know About

If you're a person who lives their life eating a plant-based diet or maintains a lifestyle that doesn't involve consuming most animal-derived foods, you may have also made the decision to eliminate using everyday beauty products that can potentially endanger or kill animals.

BlackDoctor
05/22/2018
10 Ways to Be More Mindful Right Now

With everything going on in the world right now, it's always nice when I'm able to take a few minutes out of the day to burn my incense, close my eyes and meditate. Sure, it doesn't erase most issues completely, but it does help me deal with them.

BlackDoctor
04/12/2018
Shopping For Vegan Beauty? Here's What to Look For

For some people, being "vegan" alludes to a diet where practitioners avoid consuming any type of animal products. That means no meat, no dairy, no poultry or anything that derives from an animal. As you can imagine, it takes much dedication to refrain from eating the aforementioned food groups, especially with a restaurant dedicated to these particular foods seemingly located on every corner.

BlackDoctor
04/04/2018
Hate Mondays? Here's How To Make Them Better

When you wake up on Monday mornings, are you excited and ready to take on the new day or are you sluggishly getting out of your bed dreading another unfulfilled work week? If you're in the latter group, you're not alone.

BlackDoctor
03/26/2018
READY, SET, GLOW! SIMPLE MENTAL HACKS TO START LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE

Self-care is a pretty big deal and for good reason! To put it simply, self-care is the importance of maintaining a healthy relationship with yourself, so it makes sense that people everywhere are obsessing over starting or maintaining a self-care routine.

BlackDoctor
03/09/2018
WHERE ARE THEY NOW: New Year Resolution Edition. Let's Get Back To Them!

We're three months into the new year and if you've already given up on achieving your new year resolutions, don't worry- you're not alone. As a matter of fact, according to U.S. News, 80% of resolutions fail by the second week of February, so it's pretty rare that the odds are in your favor, anyway.

BlackDoctor
08/24/2017
Yoga Poses To Ease Back Pain

It's no secret, our bodies are under a lot of stress, whether we're standing constantly or working in uncomfortable shoes. Even as you're reading this article, you may be sitting down with your shoulders hunched over and back sloped, feeling a little discomfort.

BlackDoctor
05/03/2018
Solange Unveils New Performance Art Piece Encouraging Meditation

April appears to be a busy month for the singer-songwriter, Solange Ferguson. When she wasn't joining her sister on stage for two history-making performances at Coachella, or what is now affectionately known as "#Beychella," you better believe she was busy brewing some fresh ideas to express her creativity with the masses.

BlackDoctor
05/04/2018
Try These Three Essential Oils For Seasonal Allergy Relief

Spring is among us, so that means we say hello to warmer weather, beams of sunshine, blossoming flowers and breezy days. It's that time of the year where we're encouraged to let go of things we no longer need to start fresh with new beginnings.

BlackDoctor
06/18/2018
How to Help Your Man De-Stress After a Long Day

As a woman, I've come to accept myself as a multifaceted being- as we all are. I'm strong but I experience moments when I feel less than and although I can be happy throughout my day, if I come acr...

BlackDoctor
02/21/2018
7 Conferences Creatives and Entrepreneurs Must Attend in 2018

This year, learning and creating are my top priorities. To make sure I'm continuously working on both, I made the intentions of scrolling through social media less, reading and writing more and mainly, investing in my career. I'll admit, it took me quite some time to finally get to this point where I see myself as my best investment.

BlackDoctor
06/18/2018
For the Fellas: 4 Natural Skincare Brands To Use on Your Skin Now!

For some men, their skincare regimen is simple: wash their face with soap and water, pat dry and maybe apply a face moisturizer. Easy enough and if it works well, adding an extra step to an already simplified regimen, may be an unnecessary step if you ask them.

BlackDoctor
04/19/2018
Spring Clean Your Life! Steps to Refresh Your Mind and Body

It may not feel like it in some parts of the U.S., but, spring is officially here! While some of us are transitioning into warmer temperatures and others are still feeling the impact of the harsh winter season, all of us should be prepping for a good spring clean.

BlackDoctor
04/19/2018
5 Vegan Influencers to Inspire Your Vegan Journey

A few years ago when I began my journey of going meat and dairy-free, I had no idea what to eat besides fruit, vegetables and endless bowls of rice and beans. I quickly became bored and unfulfilled eating the same thing every day and within a week, I reverted right back to eating and enjoying every type of cheese within sight.

BlackDoctor
12/14/2017
The Difference Between Plant-Based, Vegan, Vegetarian & Pescatarian

Thanks to documentaries such as "Black Fish," "What the Health," "Forks Over Knives," and a host of other educating documentaries, you may have begun to rethink the ethical treatment of animals, as well as, the food in which you're putting into your body.