Razor Bumps and How to Reduce Them
Pseudofolliculitis barbae aka razor bumps or razor burns is a skin condition caused by improper shaving tools and products. When hairs are cut beneath the skin, they tend to curl and bend as they grow back forming bumps. However, there are ways to reduce the irritation caused by these ingrown hairs that cause painful bumps […]
What to do When Bleaching Goes Wrong
Nigeria has recorded a high percentage of women using skin lightening lotions and creams. Despite the #blackisbeautiful and #melaninpopping trending all over social media platforms encouraging people to love their skin, there’re people who still think that the #Lightskinned is worth it. Hence, they buy toning creams and lotions to help them achieve the desired shade. […]
How to Deal With Skin Infections
Skin infections can pop up at any time, they might be an allergic reaction to certain types of foods or they may arise as a result of unhygienic habits. The skin is the largest organ of the human body and it should be well taken care of to maintain its beauty and attractiveness. However, some […]
7 Benefits of Shea Butter
Shea butter is an off-white fatty substance obtained from the nuts of the shea tree in Africa. The shea nuts when harvested, are crushed and boiled to extract the shea butter, which is rich in stearic, oleic acids and rich in vitamin E and vitamin A. Raw shea butter aids in numerous skin conditions such as eliminating […]
Four Things to Know Before Bleaching Your Skin
In a bid to look more appealing, attractive or beautiful, a lot of people have resorted to using creams, pills and soaps to lighten the colour of their skin, hoping it will make them look better. It is not a bad thing to want to appear more beautiful, however, it is not advisable if it […]
Natural Oils You Can Use For A Home Massage
Ever felt the need to simply relax and get a massage after a hard day’s work? The only worry will be where to get the massage oils if you have used up your stock. Massage oils do not always have to be bought in the stores, you can use home-made ones that serve the same […]
How to Get Rid of Body Odour
Body odour does not just develop in one day, it happens over a stretch of time and gets worse until it becomes unbearable. It can occur as a result of lack of proper hygiene, certain illnesses, diseases or some other factors. In most cases, body odour can be treated with proper care of the body […]
Your Skin: A Gateway to Health or Disease
The skin is the largest organ in the body and the most abused quintessentially. Its function includes protecting the body from external & harmful substances and to regulate body temperature. About 60% of what is applied is absorbed into the body via our bloodstream and it takes roughly about 26 seconds to get in there. […]
10 Simple Rules to Keep Your Skin Glowing
Our skin is such a vital part of our lives but it is usually ignored, especially when we can cover it up with make up. If the skin isn’t taken care of properly, it can result in premature wrinkling, sagging etc. Here are some simple inexpensive tips on how to care for the skin that […]
8 Anti-Ageing Tips for Younger Looking Skin
To go against the natural law of ageing as years add up is the new black for every woman. This is proven by the hundreds of products that are available in stores which promise to turn back the hands of time on its users. Sadly, not all of these products give expected results because […]
10 Things You Can do to Maintain Clear and Healthy Skin
By Ebun Oluwole A lot of people in our society today have serious battles with severe acne due to a couple of factors which primarily relate with unhealthy lifestyles that are lacking in adequate skincare regimens. According to mayoclinic.org, acne vulgaris or simply ”Acne” is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with […]
Organic Recipes for Radiant Skin
Organic recipes and natural products fulfill your desire or goal to have a smoother, healthier and more radiant skin. The risk of allergies is greatly reduced and you have a wide variety to explore with. Apart from being one of the most convincing skin care regimens, they put your skin in good shape as well […]
The Power Of The Tomato: Skin And Health Benefits!
When was the last time you ate tomatoes? Probably not long, as it is a major ingredient in stews, pizza, and all sorts of sauce. But how much do you really know of this amazing fruit? This fruit, which was once thought to be poisonous, packs a lot of health benefits. Tomatoes are a source […]
Your Skin And You
By Kiki Omeili. The skin is the largest organ in the human body. Yes, I said it. I guess that’s news for people who had no idea that the skin is an organ, but it is; very much so! The skin has 3 layers- the Epidermis, the Dermis and the Hypodermis. Melanin is a pigment […]
Aloe Vera: How To Use The Natural Healer
By HairBack Aloe Vera is popular in the cosmetics industry, as the gel is seen as an ingredient in many skin care products and even hair products. This plant which is easy to cultivate is known for its numerous medicinal properties. The Aloe Vera leaf contains over 90% water, and the rest being essential vitamins […]
Keys to Youthful Skin
Often times, we do things that make us age fast and we don’t want to age; no, we don’t! Sweet sixteen forever is the goal but at least looking 25 at 40 isn’t bad either! However, the earlier we start paying attention to these little things that.