VC Blog Posts

What Is a Body Oil and Why Does It Actually Work? A Pharmacist Explains
What Is a Body Oil and Why Does It Actually Work? A Pharmacist Explains
A licensed pharmacist breaks down what body oil actually is, how it works on skin, why damp application changes everything, and how it compares to lotion. Read more...
What Is TEWL? How Body Butters Protect Your Skin Barrier
What Is TEWL? How Body Butters Protect Your Skin Barrier
Your skin loses water every day through a process called transepidermal water loss. Pharmacist and founder Dr. Dana Agbakwuru (Vance) breaks down the science and why the right oils and... Read more...
Our Story: How Skincare Became My Healing Practice
Our Story: How Skincare Became My Healing Practice
I didn’t set out to start a skincare brand. I set out to survive—then to heal. Like many of us, I was forced to slow down during the pandemic. As... Read more...
Why We Don’t Cut Corners With Ingredients: Whole. Safe. Intentional.
Why We Don’t Cut Corners With Ingredients: Whole. Safe. Intentional.
At Vance Cosmetics, we believe that every ingredient should serve a purpose, not just for performance, but for your peace of mind. We favor truth over trends. That means formulating... Read more...
The Sacred Power of Beauty: How Self-Care Draws Us Closer to God
The Sacred Power of Beauty: How Self-Care Draws Us Closer to God
In a world that often reduces beauty to vanity, we forget that beauty, especially the kind we tend to within ourselves, is sacred. It’s not about appearance alone; it’s about... Read more...
Radical Self-Care: A Legacy of Healing, Resistance, and Empowerment
Radical Self-Care: A Legacy of Healing, Resistance, and Empowerment
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” – Audre Lorde In today’s fast-paced world, self-care is often marketed as bubble... Read more...
Winterized Skin: Keeping Your Skin Radiant, Hydrated, and Healthy All Season Long
This winter, don’t let the cold rob your skin of its radiance. Read more...
Why I Create Skincare from Scratch: The Art of Originality
Why I Create Skincare from Scratch: The Art of Originality
I want to share my thoughts on creating products from scratch and why I steer clear of pre-made skincare bases. Read more...
What is Conscious Skincare?
What is Conscious Skincare?
What Is Conscious Skincare? In today’s fast-paced world, the concept of conscious skincare has become more than a trend, it’s a mindful and holistic approach to nurturing your skin while... Read more...