Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is one of the most common skin diseases. It most commonly affects children under the age of 5 and is characterised by dry skin and intensely itchy red patches. Although it affects both white and dark-skinned people, it is not easy to distinguish...
Despite its many health hazards, skin bleaching (also known as skin whitening) is becoming increasingly common. One of the reasons put forward for this growing phenomenon is to meet a certain standard of beauty. A vision of beauty whereby, to be beautiful, one must have the fairest skin possible. At...
Taking care of black skin in winter is essential to ensure that it stays hydrated. Cold and dry air affect the skin. Dehydration, irritation and itching are unfortunately often the order of the day. The last 2 issues can even cause hyperpigmentation spots. What do you do when your skin...
Dark circles and bags under the eyes give the impression of a dull face. The area around the eyes, which is darker than the rest of the face, is a major concern for women with dark skin. Who doesn't dream of an even skin tone and luminous eyes? At Beauté...
Have you ever heard of chebe (or chébé) powder? This product was made popular in 2017 by a youtuber named Miss Sahel. In a video, she shows Chadian women, with thick, waist-length hair, applying chebe powder to their hair. This is the beginning of the chebe phenomenon. Many people around...
Looking for a dermatologist specialized in dark skin in Montreal? It’s hard enough to find a dermatologist, so imagine finding one who specializes in black skin! After endless Google searches, we’ve identified a few dermatology clinics that have experience with dark skin. Needless to say, the list is really...short. But...
Shea butter is one of the most known ingredients in skincare and beauty. It is used in body creams, bath washes, hair products, lip balms and much more. Shea butter benefits for skin, hair and health are well known. But do you know you can actually use just plain...
If you have natural long hair, you are very lucky! But what happens if you are struggling with hair growth and nothing works for you? In this article, you will learn how to grow nappy hair fast. We will give you tips that really work, to help you get...
Looking for an African grocery store or an African market near you? When you live abroad, you sometimes feel like eating excellent food from home, whether it’s a good braised fish with bobolos, a tasty dish of attiéké or thiébou dieune. After all, as we say at home, it...
You’ve probably heard that black or matte skin ages slower than others. But do you know why? Although aging is an inevitable process, we are not all equal when it comes to this phenomenon. Science showed that the signs of aging appear about 10 years later in people with black...
