Skin care Stories

How to layer beauty products - and why skincare needs more than 10 minutes
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 06, 2025

Apply sunscreen generously as the final step in your morning routine and wait at least five minutes before applying makeup.

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...

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...

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...

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

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