Sunscreen, also known as sunblock, sun cream or suntan lotion, is a lotion, spray, gel or other topical products that absorbs or reflects some of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation and thus helps protect against sunburn. Skin cancer on the other hand is a condition that arises from the abnormal growth of skin cells due to exposure of […]
Fake foods are highly processed foods including foods that mimic real food like “fake meat. Counterfeit food or “economically motivated adulteration” as it’s sometimes formally called is a real issue in grocery stores, restaurants, and online food stores everywhere because it is a very profitable illicit business with far reaching health consequences. Fake eggs produced […]
Lalle or laali also known as Henna or mehndi is traditionally used for special occasions. Its beauty lies in its intricacy, it is used to beautify the hausa or fulani bride on her wedding day. It takes patience and very steady hands to apply the henna tattoos correctly. The dye mixture is used to design […]
Counterfeit cosmetics are a real risk to your health. Illegality aside, fake hair products pose risks to your scalp and hair that you’re best off not taking. When we think of counterfeit beauty products, it is easy to write them off as something you have only come across in slightly dodgy or online makeup stalls […]
Moroccan black soap or beldi soap is a dark greenish-black soap which is part of the traditional hammam ritual. It is a high-alkaline Castile soap with a gel-like consistency made from olive oil and macerated olives soaked in salt and potash. It is used for cleansing, moisturizing the skin and exfoliating for centuries and has become one […]
Moisturizer withdrawal also known as topical corticosteroid withdrawal refers to an adverse reaction after the use of moisturizing cream or ointment containing steroid has been discontinued. Topical corticosteroids are the first-line treatment of many dermatological disorders including chronic conditions such as atopic dermatitis and, as a result, can be used for many years. Moisturizer withdrawal […]
Plantains are the less-sweet, starchier equivalent to the banana. Plantains are an extremely important staple food for people in tropical countries like Nigeria and Ghana. Unlike bananas, plantains are almost always cooked before eating. In fact, they taste pretty awful raw. Apart from the physical differences, there are other few important nutritional differences between ripe […]
Scalp pruritus, known as itchy scalp, is a common condition. Dandruff and an inflammatory skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis are the most common causes of itchy scalp. An itchy scalp that affects the back of your head and leaves you with thick scales of skin can be annoying. Itchy Scalp flakes can be noticeable and […]
Millets are a group of highly variable small-seeded grasses, widely grown around the world as cereal crops or grains for fodder and human food. Millets are important crops in the semiarid tropics of Asia and Africa, with 97% of millet production in developing countries. There are numerous varieties of millet that you can find in […]
Protein is an important component of every cell in the body. Hair and nails are mostly made of protein. Your body uses protein to build and repair tissues. You also use protein to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals. Protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. Protein can […]
