Written for women
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Skin, hair and makeup care for women with darker skin, from dark marks and edges to pregnancy-safe routines and your shade.

Week-by-week plans with morning and evening steps, what to expect, and when to see a doctor. Pick what is bothering you.
Glow rituals5
I want a simple glow routineFace Spa at Home4 weeks
Body odour and sweatBody Confidence: Odour & Sweat4 weeks
Skin that stings and reacts to everythingBarrier Repair (Sensitive Skin)6 weeks
Dry, ashy, cracked skin in harmattanHarmattan Skin (Dry-Season Care)8 weeks
Sun protection and ageing wellSun Protection & Healthy Skin Ageing12 weeks
Clear & even skin7
Dark spots and uneven toneEven Tone & Dark Spots12 weeks
Pimples and breakoutsClear Skin12 weeks
Brown-grey patches on cheeks or foreheadMelasma Care16 weeks
Keloids, or I keep getting raised scarsKeloid & Scar Prevention (Piercing & Surgery)12 weeks
Spots on back or chestBack & Chest Breakouts12 weeks
I want to stop using bleaching creamsStopping Bleaching Creams Safely12-week guide
Dark neck, underarms or inner thighsDark Neck, Underarms & Inner Thighs12 weeks
Hair & scalp7
Thin or broken edgesEdges & Hairline Restoration16 weeks
Breakage and hair not growingHealthy Hair Growth (Breakage)12 weeks
My hair is thinning (women)Female Pattern Hair Thinning24 weeks
Thinning at the crownCrown Thinning: Act Early (CCCA)12-week guide
Relaxer or heat damageRelaxer, Heat & Straightener Safety4-week guide
Sudden heavy sheddingSudden Shedding (incl. after childbirth)12-week guide
Round bald patchesPatchy Hair Loss (Alopecia Areata): Doctor Route8-week guide
Nails, hands & feet5
Weak, splitting nailsStrong Nails (8 weeks)8 weeks
Nails damaged by gels or acrylicsRecovery after Gels & Acrylics (6 weeks)6 weeks
Dry cuticles and rough handsHealthy Cuticles & Hand Care (4 weeks)4 weeks
A dark line on a nail or a dark spot on my soleNail & Sole Melanoma Watch12-week guide
Ingrown toenailIngrown Toenail: Prevent & Care4 weeks
Pregnancy & little ones1
Calm itchy, flaky skin4
Rashes that spread4
Light or dark patches on chest and backPityriasis Versicolor: Clear & Prevent8 weeks
Ring-shaped itchy rashRingworm (Tinea) of Body & Groin4 weeks
Very itchy rash at night, others in the house tooFamily Scabies Treatment4 weeks
Thick, yellow or crumbly nailsFungal Nail: Confirm, Treat, Stop Reinfection24 weeks
Conditions and care explained for darker skin, A to Z, with sources.
AcneWhat causes spots, how to treat them gently, and how to prevent dark marks afterwards.5 min read
Body acne (chest and back)Spots on the chest, back and shoulders, and how to clear them without dark marks.4 min read
Body odourWhat causes it, an effective daily ritual, and when a change in smell matters.4 min read
- Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA)Scarring hair loss at the crown, most common in women of African descent; early care matters.4 min read
- Dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitisFlaky, itchy scalp and greasy scale on the face, and how medicated shampoos help.4 min read
Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)When sweating is more than the heat explains, and the treatments that help.4 min read
Gel, acrylic and UV lamp safetyHow to enjoy salon manicures while protecting your nails and skin.4 min read
Hair breakageWhy textured hair snaps, and gentle habits for length retention.4 min read
Hair loss in womenCommon causes and when to get checked.4 min read
How to spot fake and dangerous creamsCounterfeit and "mixed" creams are common. Here are the warning signs, and what to do if you suspect one.5 min read
KeloidsRaised scars that grow beyond the original wound, and how to lower your risk.5 min read
Light patches: pityriasis alba, vitiligo and tinea versicolorThree common causes of pale patches, how to tell them apart, and which ones need a doctor.5 min read
Relaxer safetyHow to reduce burns, breakage and scalp damage if you choose to relax your hair.4 min read
- Skin changes in pregnancyMelasma, dark lines, stretch marks and which products to pause.4 min read
- Sunscreen for dark skinYes, darker skin needs sunscreen. Here is why, and how to choose one without a white cast.5 min read
Traction alopeciaHair loss from tight styles, and how to catch it while it can still recover.5 min read
Find my shadeYour depth and undertone in five questions, with the colours that flatter you.Find my shade
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