Skin lightening, or skin bleaching, is a cosmetic procedure that aims to lighten dark areas of skin or achieve a generally paler skin tone. It’s usually used to improve the appearance of blemishes such as birthmarks and dark patches (melasma). Skin lightening products work by reducing a pigment called melanin in the skin. Most people who use […]
As social and environmental consciousness becomes increasingly popular with consumers, many brands have started to label their products with certain buzzwords designed to appeal to such sensibilities. Labels like organic, all-natural, sustainable, and cruelty-free are now donning best-selling skincare and cosmetic products all over the marketplace. Unfortunately, the meaning of cruelty-free, or other such terms, […]
According to a study conducted in Nigeria and published in the Global Journal of Health Science Canada, there is an increasing demand for cosmetic procedures in Nigeria but still, the practice is at a slow pace. Most people prefer Nigerian over foreign hospitals for cosmetic surgery for various reasons ranging from cost to convenience. Tummy […]
Swimming is the movement of the body through water using arms and legs. People can swim in the sea, swimming pools, rivers and lakes. People swim for exercise, for fun, and as a sport. There are several styles of swimming, known as “strokes”, including: front crawl, breaststroke, freestyle, butterfly, and backstroke. You may have heard […]
An alcoholic drink is a drink that contains ethanol, a type of alcohol produced by the fermentation of grains, fruits, or other sources of sugar. The consumption of alcohol plays an important social role in many cultures. Most countries have laws regulating the production, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages. About 2 billion people worldwide […]
Beautiful skin starts with nourishment from within. Older cells are constantly shed and replaced by younger ones and a steady supply of key nutrients is essential to support this rapid growth. Eat the correct foods and you’ll feed your skin the vital nutrients it needs to help it stay soft, supple and blemish-free. Sweet potatoes […]
Dance is a performing art form consisting of purposefully selected sequences of human movement. This movement has aesthetic and symbolic value, and is acknowledged as dance by performers and observers within a particular culture. There are many forms of dance, from ballroom to barn dancing and disco to Morris dancing. Dance has always been a […]
Shea butter is a seed fat that comes from the shea tree. The shea tree is found in East and West tropical Africa. The shea butter comes from two oily kernels within the shea tree seed. After the kernel is removed from the seed, it is ground into a powder and boiled in water. The […]
It might surprise many to know that the tradition of ear piercing predates many civilizations. Ear piercing practice dates back to about 5,000 years ago. This is backed by evidence of a mummy known as Ötzi the Iceman, a man who lived during the 4th millennium. It was discovered that his ears had piercings on […]
Botox Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe forehead lines, crow’s feet lines, and frown lines between the eyebrows in adults. Botulinum toxin injections (Botox) work by causing a disruption between the nerve and the muscle, thereby weakening the muscle into […]
