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,…
In recent times, people have become more interested in taking care of their skin. This has led to the emergence of a range of skincare products and brands, all with the aim of helping people achieve the ‘perfect skin,’ no matter their skin tone. But taking care of your skin does not only involve using…
At some point in life, everyone must have had this thought before: “if the towel is meant to clean your body after bathing, then how come it gets dirty?” Eventually, the answer becomes clear. Like every other thing made of fabric, your towel is bound to get dirty after constant use. Though how soon it…
The harmattan season is characterized by the cold dusty wind. This dry, cold wind dries out the skin leading to various skin-related concerns such as dry skin, cracked lips, and cracked soles of the feet. Skincare is therefore very important during the harmattan, so as to maintain supple and healthy skin. Thus, it would be…
The late November into the whole of december doesn’t just signify the end of the year; it also introduces the harmattan season. This is characterized by cold and dry air that affects several regions in West Africa. This harsh season can last from the end of November into January and mid-March in some regions. The…
A ‘chocolate skin’ refers to a person whose skin has a dusky or light brown pigmentation. It’s a beautiful brown skin tone similar to a chocolate color, hence, it is known as a chocolate skin. Nothing good comes without some effort. To make your chocolate skin continue to glow and pop, you need to take…
One of nature’s gifts to man is the shea butter, and it offers immeasurable benefits that can be used any day and any time. Shea butter, also known as “Okwuma” among the Igbos of Nigeria, is prized for its medicinal properties. Shea butter is called kadanya in Hausa, and ori in Yoruba languages in Nigeria. Shea…
It can be so annoying waking up to a tangled mess of hair every morning or how constantly battling frizz and breakage, even though you’ve invested in expensive hair products. Many people struggle to keep their hair looking healthy and beautiful, especially when it comes to protecting it while they sleep. There are many ways…
Understanding the hair growth cycle is essential to grasping how hair grows and why red light therapy for hair growth works. According to the American Hair Loss Association, up to 67% of men will have some degree of hair loss, or alopecia, by the age of 35. That figure would have grown to 85% by…
Your nails are more than just a canvas for colorful polish or a tool for scratching an itch. Nails are made up of layers of a protein called keratin and serve a crucial function in protecting the sensitive tips of your fingers and toes. However, like any other part of your body, nails can become…
