Names like lavender and tea tree tend to dominate the conversation when it comes to discussing essential oils. But among Africa’s biodiversity is a trove of lesser-known oils, each with powerful skincare and wellness properties. These oils contain Africa’s cultural and ecological heritage and offer benefits beyond that. 1. Blue Tansy Oil This oil, characterized […]
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For centuries, Africa has been a reservoir for natural remedies. For centuries African herbs and spices had also been used for their medicament, culinary, and cosmetic properties. Today these botanicals are used more and more on the global beauty market. The story of this transition from ancient remedies to modern cosmetics proves their continuing value […]
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Africa hosts many plant species that have long been used in traditional medicine and natural remedies. Natural insect repellents of some African plants have been in practice, and, of all these plants, a few are effective natural insect repellents that represent an eco-friendly alternative to chemical-based repellents. As concerns about synthetic insecticides’ environmental and health […]
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Energy boost supplements have flooded the market for a reason: they instantly help people perform better physically, add mental clarity, and give stamina all you need. Most interesting, though, is the rise of African ingredients added to these products for their natural and holistic health values. Africa has given us a wealth of ingredients with […]