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Skin and Body
A Simple Black Soap Routine for Oily and Breakout-Prone Skin
A simple black soap routine for oily, breakout-prone skin is: cleanse with black soap, apply a light vitamin C serum, use an oil-free m...
Fading Dark Marks vs Lightening Skin: What Black Soap and Vitamin C Can and Cannot Do
Fading dark marks and lightening your skin are not the same thing. Fading means helping extra pigment in spots and patches return towar...
Black Soap Bar vs Black Soap Paste: Which Should You Use?
Both the bar and the paste are African black soap cleansers. The bar is traditional, simple and cheaper (R99 for 100g). The paste is sm...
Sunscreen for Dark Skin in South Africa: Why It Matters and How to Choose
Yes, dark skin needs sunscreen. Melanin gives some natural protection against burning, but it does not stop the sun from darkening dark...
How to Use a Vitamin C Serum for Brighter Skin
Vitamin C is one of the most popular skincare ingredients for a reason. Used consistently, a good Vitamin C serum helps skin look brigh...
Yellow, Thick Toenails? Causes of Fungal Nails and How to Care for Them
Yellow, thick or crumbly toenails are very often caused by a fungal nail infection (onychomycosis). It's common, especially as we get o...
Best Skin Brightening Products for Black Skin in South Africa
If you have dark marks, Chubaba, post-acne spots or dull, uneven skin, "brightening" is the word you'll see everywhere. On melanin-rich...
Vitamin C Face Cream for Dark Skin: How to Choose the Right One
Vitamin C is one of the most searched skincare ingredients in South Africa, and for good reason. For melanin-rich skin, it's one of the...
10 Early Warning Signs of Acne and Skin Problems Most People Ignore
Most people think acne just suddenly appears out of nowhere.
One day your skin looks fine, and the next morning there’s a painful brea...