Hi Muses, I have a question, do you love your skin?
Before I give you my answer I wanted to give a little background about me and my business. My name is Malan and I am the Creator of Muse By Malan, a scented oil company. I am 32 years old and I live in Charlotte, NC with my husband and business partner along with our son.
Ever since I was 8 years old I was not comfortable in my skin. I was told I was a beautiful black little girl but I never seen what they saw. I only saw the negative things, and of course the older I became the more I focused on the differences and nit picked everything from blemishes, dark spots, hormonal acne. You name it nothing felt right. I spent hours and hours starring at myself in the mirror and wondered why I looked like I did. Of course the European beauty standards didn’t help my confidence one bit. I always wanted to look the opposite of what I felt I should look like. I had a numerous amount of drug store beauty products and dermatology prescribed kits for my skin but nothing really helped. I picked at my skin, popped pimples, used alcohol to “clean” my skin (shrekkkkkkk) I just never understood my skin.
I always loved watching My grandmother and my mother get themselves ready for an occasion. The poise and poetry of their every movement of their beauty routine fascinated me. Their hair, their skin, and nails were always beautifully done. Their countless beauty products and make up that I could not help but to get into an explore (I wasn’t allowed to wear make up). Best believe when I went to school I snuck out either my Mom’s or my Grandma’s pressed powder that was two shades darker than my skin, my brown liner and clear lip gloss. I think that started in 7th grade for me. I must have looked ridiculous lol I was even given the name “two toned” in high school because of the significant difference in my face and neck. I did not know you were supposed to blend it down into my neck lol but I honestly felt so cool and my confidence matched it. The older I got the more I explored the beauty world.
I was 22 when I entered the Esthetics program, I felt in my heart that was the first time I felt like I was taking my first steps to my dream. The program really helped me understand the skin and the knowledge to use the proper products to maintain its beauty. I graduated that fall and a week later I started working as a full time head Esthetician. I loved that job, but I disliked how management ran the spa. A few month shortly my Grandfather suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. My world shattered. I lost my passion for skincare the day he left this Earth. I’m still picking up the pieces of my life and carrying on without him. It’s hard but I know he’s in a even more glorious place than here.
My husband seen me struggling with losing my grandfather and mental health that he suggested I get back into the beauty world and create something of my own. I think I may have been 6 months pregnant when he suggested the idea, I was so against it because all I could focus on was our baby. Eventually I came around and had visions and ideas of my business. I felt so empowered. One of my many gifts is being creative. I express myself through my outer appearance with makeup, hairstyles and fashion. So it was a no brainer for me. My pregnancy and mental health took over and I stopped working on my business and shut down. My pregnancy was difficult and I had a very hard adjusting. Our son was born in August of 2018. All my energy and focus was dedicated to our newborn son. Eventually when he got a little older and my mental health spiraled out of control. I needed help and felt like I was sinking. I now understand I have been diagnosed with major depression and Post Postpartum depression.
With the help of God, my Husband, family, and therapist I was able to sort out my feelings and get back on focusing on what I felt gave me purpose, during the pandemic Muse By Malan was officially created. I love scents and seed oils they do wonders for your skin and mood, so I figured why not put the two together and voilà Muse By Malan was born!
My love for anything 60/ 70s and disco theme is the direction of my line. It’s like me, fun, bold and colorful. Sooo Groovy!
Seed Oils are far more affective for the skin than lotions. They penetrate deeper into the skin’s layers and provide hydration, nourishments, and minerals for your skin. The moment you put on any Muse By Malan product it boosts your mood and loves on your skin. Our skin is the largest organ on our body and it’s only right we only shower it with organic and natural ingredients in it and on it.
I love my skin, I love what it is and what it represents. We are alive and full of purpose. Our spiritual, mental, and physical health are so important that and hope my products help you love your skin too! Huge thank you for my Muse family and supporters. God bless you and I love you. Stay beautifully groovy Muses 💛✨
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