African black soap, or simply called black soap, is a kind of organic soap made in Africa. Here in Nigeria, the soap is known by many names including Osun Dudu (Yoruba) or Ncha Nkota (Igbo). The name “black soap” comes from the fact that the soap has a dark colour. It may be dark green,…
While having oily skin is not exactly a bad thing, having too much on the skin could lead to other problems. Oily skin is caused by over secretion of sebum. Sebum is produced by the sebaceous glands, which are beneath the skin. Sebum keeps the skin hydrated and looking fresh. But when it is produced…
Melanin is found in almost every animal on earth. It’s a pigment created by cells in the body called melanocytes. It is nature’s paint, and the reason for the color of your hair, your skin, your irises. Whether you have fair skin or a dark skin, we all have the same amount of melanocytes, but…
If there is one hairstyle that never goes out of fashion, it is the afro style. One thing that makes afro great is that it can be carried by both men and women, and it would always look great. Another thing that makes afro a great hairstyle choice is that it is very inexpensive to…
Keeping your body clean is a good step in being healthy. From the tip of your head to the toes on your feet, you should always make sure that you take proper care of your body. Some parts of the body are relatively easy to care for than others. One of the toughest areas to…
If you are someone who is very concerned about their skin, then you may have heard about the wonderful effects of vitamin C. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, helps to increase collagen formation and is also an anti-aging agent. But you cannot reap these benefits of vitamin c by ingesting it alone, either…
A virgin hair is a human hair that has never been altered or manipulated by steaming, dyes, perms, bleaches or any chemical process. This natural hair type is linked with a lot of benefits. Part of it is that its color rarely fades, its texture is usually silky and soft, and it typically lasts longer….
Rocking natural hair can be somewhat daunting at times, especially when you get to a certain stage where you can no longer figure out how to style your hair and enhance your overall look. Here are some chic ways to style natural hair that should know. [1] 12 Ways to Style Natural Hair Are…
Plus size women are often treated differently than other women. They are judged differently and accepted in the society based on how less their size is. The truth is there’s is no big deal about being a plus size woman. And medically speaking, except you are overweight obese (with a BMI above 26 – 30),…
A double chin is a common condition characterized by an accumulation of submental fat below your chin. Although there are numerous factors that could result in this condition, some of the most common factors include weight gain, genetics, as well as aging. You will learn about the causes of a double chin in this article….