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How sunscreen protects your skin and why consistent use is vital
DW News  |  Jul 29, 2025

Health authorities are increasingly vocal about the importance of using sunscreen and general sun protection to prevent skin damage and reduce skin ca...

Why some deodorants cost more - and why cheap isn’t always better
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 12, 2025

Many consumers believe deodorant is a basic commodity, why pay more when the cheap option works just fine? But dermatologists, chemists, and consumer...

Glow naturally: How to make your own body scrub for radiant, healthy skin
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 07, 2025

One popular and effective self-care product is the homemade body scrub, which exfoliates, hydrates, and revives the skin using simple, everyday ingred...

Kenyan men embrace the glow-up: Grooming gets a masculine makeover
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 25, 2025

Once seen as a woman’s world, Kenya’s beauty and grooming scene is now witnessing a refreshing shift; men are confidently walking into salons, spas, a...

Flaxseeds for heart, digestion, and beauty—Here’s why you need them
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 02, 2025

Yet, for something so small, flaxseeds carry impressive nutritional benefits—ones that could transform your heart health, digestion, and even your ski...

How harmful skin lightening creams are affecting Kenyans
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 01, 2025

As authorities continue to crack down on illegal bleaching creams, it is time to rethink beauty standards. Healthy skin, regardless of shade, is alway...

Alarm raised over abuse of skin-lightening products in Northeastern
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 27, 2025

Products that were banned due to dangerous chemical ingredients were still applied by young girls who were bleaching their skin in a bid to attract me...

Opinion: Beauty of embracing our natural skin colour
Amina Boru  |  Aug 03, 2024

Colourism – the preference for lighter skin over darker shades – has deep roots in colonial history and continues to influence societal standards of b...

Tattoo ink contains life-threatening bacteria that can lead to infections, death - study
Amina Wako  |  Jul 26, 2024

Researchers in the study purchased 75 tattoo and permanent makeup inks from 14 manufacturers to test for bacterial contamination.

Qasil powder: Skincare product that has remained popular through generations
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 13, 2024

In Eastleigh, qasil powder is sold in various quantities, with prices starting from Sh100 depending on amount

Fano leader Eskinder Nega maintains stance on peace talks amid tensions in Amhara, Ethiopia
Hanifa Adan  |  Jun 14, 2024

Reflecting on Africa's history, he noted that after much loss of life and property destruction, conflicting parties often return to negotiations.

Unmasking the hidden dangers of homemade skin bleaching creams
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 13, 2024

Most sellers of mkorogo have little knowledge about its potential side effects, focusing solely on the visible results.

Bedridden to fighter: Garissa herder says cancer diagnosis helped save his life
Abdimalik Hajir  |  Feb 06, 2024

Muse underwent both chemotherapy and radiotherapy, which he says were so expensive that he sold most of his cows and goats, and borrowed from friends...

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