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Beauty

The beauty conversation rarely touches on a quiet struggle many women face, the appearance of coarse, dark hair in traditionally male growth areas such as the chin, jawline and upper lip
If you have seen dissatisfied women crying on TikTok over fake lash disasters, you will realise that most of those complications stem from product misuse or poor hygiene
Is your skin feeling sensitive? It could be overwhelmed by too many active ingredients. The solution isn’t adding new products, but rather strategically removing some from your routine
Over-hydration, also known as barrier saturation, does not occur from drinking too much water, but from overwhelming the stratum corneum (the outermost layer of the skin)
Applying oil to dry hair without a water-based moisturiser underneath is counterproductive, as the oil simply coats the hair, leaving it susceptible to brittleness and breakage
Having dry, cracked heels can be incredibly uncomfortable. In addition to making you reluctant to show off your feet in sandals and open-backed shoes, they can also be painful
One of the first signs is that the hair’s outer cuticle layer becomes permanently lifted, which causes it to absorb water quickly but lose it just as fast
While a single night might seem harmless, consistently sleeping in makeup can have significant and lasting negative effects on the health and appearance of your skin
The quality of the water, particularly its mineral content and ‘hardness’, can have a detrimental effect on the hair shaft and scalp
They call it the new fountain of youth, but it no longer flows from a mythical spring. Instead, it comes tucked into sleek jars of serums or delivered quietly through a syringe in clinics
Living
By Eve Waruingi Sep. 6, 2025
While the allure of quick fixes or potent treatments can be strong, do not be tempted to use certain formulations and components just because they worked for someone else
While many cases of facial itching are transient, it is important to understand that the causes of facial itchiness can be diverse, ranging from environmental irritants to specific conditions
The chemicals used in relaxing weaken the hair fibre, leaving it more susceptible to dryness, brittleness and breakage, especially at the delicate point where new growth meets the relaxed strands
Having an adverse reaction to a new skincare product, or even one that you have previously tolerated, can be a profoundly disconcerting experience, especially if it appeared to be working at first
Getting the best results from your skincare routine is about more than just choosing high-quality products. While this is important, do you understand how the way you apply them plays a huge role?
If your natural hair seems to shrink the moment you step outside, you're not alone. The biting cold and unpredictable rain can be incredibly unforgiving to 4C natural hair
Hair
By Esther Muchene Jul. 5, 2025
No matter how rushed you are, never skip cleansing, especially after a day of exposure to varying climates and potential pollutants
While cracked heels are sometimes a symptom of an underlying medical condition that requires a doctor's attention, more often than not, they can easily be treated with simple, effective remedies
Skin Care
By Esther Muchene Jun. 21, 2025
No matter how challenging it may be to create that ‘you’ time, those precious minutes before sleep represent a critical window of opportunity for your skin
The beauty conversation rarely touches on a quiet struggle many women face, the appearance of coarse, dark hair in traditionally male growth areas such as the chin, jawline and upper lip
If you have seen dissatisfied women crying on TikTok over fake lash disasters, you will realise that most of those complications stem from product misuse or poor hygiene
Is your skin feeling sensitive? It could be overwhelmed by too many active ingredients. The solution isn’t adding new products, but rather strategically removing some from your routine
Over-hydration, also known as barrier saturation, does not occur from drinking too much water, but from overwhelming the stratum corneum (the outermost layer of the skin)
Applying oil to dry hair without a water-based moisturiser underneath is counterproductive, as the oil simply coats the hair, leaving it susceptible to brittleness and breakage
Having dry, cracked heels can be incredibly uncomfortable. In addition to making you reluctant to show off your feet in sandals and open-backed shoes, they can also be painful
One of the first signs is that the hair’s outer cuticle layer becomes permanently lifted, which causes it to absorb water quickly but lose it just as fast
While a single night might seem harmless, consistently sleeping in makeup can have significant and lasting negative effects on the health and appearance of your skin
The quality of the water, particularly its mineral content and ‘hardness’, can have a detrimental effect on the hair shaft and scalp
They call it the new fountain of youth, but it no longer flows from a mythical spring. Instead, it comes tucked into sleek jars of serums or delivered quietly through a syringe in clinics
Living
By Eve Waruingi Sep. 6, 2025
While the allure of quick fixes or potent treatments can be strong, do not be tempted to use certain formulations and components just because they worked for someone else
While many cases of facial itching are transient, it is important to understand that the causes of facial itchiness can be diverse, ranging from environmental irritants to specific conditions
The chemicals used in relaxing weaken the hair fibre, leaving it more susceptible to dryness, brittleness and breakage, especially at the delicate point where new growth meets the relaxed strands
Having an adverse reaction to a new skincare product, or even one that you have previously tolerated, can be a profoundly disconcerting experience, especially if it appeared to be working at first
Getting the best results from your skincare routine is about more than just choosing high-quality products. While this is important, do you understand how the way you apply them plays a huge role?
If your natural hair seems to shrink the moment you step outside, you're not alone. The biting cold and unpredictable rain can be incredibly unforgiving to 4C natural hair
Hair
By Esther Muchene Jul. 5, 2025
No matter how rushed you are, never skip cleansing, especially after a day of exposure to varying climates and potential pollutants
While cracked heels are sometimes a symptom of an underlying medical condition that requires a doctor's attention, more often than not, they can easily be treated with simple, effective remedies
Skin Care
By Esther Muchene Jun. 21, 2025
No matter how challenging it may be to create that ‘you’ time, those precious minutes before sleep represent a critical window of opportunity for your skin
The beauty conversation rarely touches on a quiet struggle many women face, the appearance of coarse, dark hair in traditionally male growth areas such as the chin, jawline and upper lip
If you have seen dissatisfied women crying on TikTok over fake lash disasters, you will realise that most of those complications stem from product misuse or poor hygiene
Is your skin feeling sensitive? It could be overwhelmed by too many active ingredients. The solution isn’t adding new products, but rather strategically removing some from your routine
Over-hydration, also known as barrier saturation, does not occur from drinking too much water, but from overwhelming the stratum corneum (the outermost layer of the skin)
Applying oil to dry hair without a water-based moisturiser underneath is counterproductive, as the oil simply coats the hair, leaving it susceptible to brittleness and breakage
Having dry, cracked heels can be incredibly uncomfortable. In addition to making you reluctant to show off your feet in sandals and open-backed shoes, they can also be painful
One of the first signs is that the hair’s outer cuticle layer becomes permanently lifted, which causes it to absorb water quickly but lose it just as fast
While a single night might seem harmless, consistently sleeping in makeup can have significant and lasting negative effects on the health and appearance of your skin
The quality of the water, particularly its mineral content and ‘hardness’, can have a detrimental effect on the hair shaft and scalp
They call it the new fountain of youth, but it no longer flows from a mythical spring. Instead, it comes tucked into sleek jars of serums or delivered quietly through a syringe in clinics
Living
By Eve Waruingi Sep. 6, 2025
While the allure of quick fixes or potent treatments can be strong, do not be tempted to use certain formulations and components just because they worked for someone else
While many cases of facial itching are transient, it is important to understand that the causes of facial itchiness can be diverse, ranging from environmental irritants to specific conditions
The chemicals used in relaxing weaken the hair fibre, leaving it more susceptible to dryness, brittleness and breakage, especially at the delicate point where new growth meets the relaxed strands
Having an adverse reaction to a new skincare product, or even one that you have previously tolerated, can be a profoundly disconcerting experience, especially if it appeared to be working at first
Getting the best results from your skincare routine is about more than just choosing high-quality products. While this is important, do you understand how the way you apply them plays a huge role?
If your natural hair seems to shrink the moment you step outside, you're not alone. The biting cold and unpredictable rain can be incredibly unforgiving to 4C natural hair
Hair
By Esther Muchene Jul. 5, 2025
No matter how rushed you are, never skip cleansing, especially after a day of exposure to varying climates and potential pollutants
While cracked heels are sometimes a symptom of an underlying medical condition that requires a doctor's attention, more often than not, they can easily be treated with simple, effective remedies
Skin Care
By Esther Muchene Jun. 21, 2025
No matter how challenging it may be to create that ‘you’ time, those precious minutes before sleep represent a critical window of opportunity for your skin