Category Archives: Skin Care

What is the Hydrate and Protect Duo? Battling dull skin, premature ageing, loss of elasticity or parts of your face looking visibly darker than others? Say no more. Dehydrated skin and hyperpigmentation are common skincare concerns faced by men and women in Kenya hence our passion for creating solutions that work for U. In fact, […]

What is a Cleanser? If you want to experience the impact of a cleanser, watch what happens when you start your skincare journey or accelerate its impact with the right cleanser being your step one. Cleansers in skincare are used to remove dead skin cells, oil, dirt, makeup and other types of pollutants from the […]

What is African Argan Oil? African Argan oil is derived from the argan tree and native to Morocco. It’s similar to jojoba oil, coconut oil, olive oil, and a host of other oils with the difference being that it is nutrient-rich. It has antioxidants, contains 80% essential fatty acids, and has a very high amount […]

What Is The Glow and Protect Duo? The Glow and protect duo is a sun protection power couple made of Aloe Invisible Sunscreen and Baobab Glow-C Serum. Enhance your glow and protect your skin from the harmful effects of UV rays with this powerful combination of SPF 50+ sunscreen and antioxidant vitamin C. Aloe Invisible […]

What is the Rooibos Glow toner? The Rooibos glow toner is notorious for rebalancing skin and boosting skin regeneration for an instant glow. It is a daily toner that prepares the skin to absorb post-cleansing skincare products. The toner is infused with African rooibos leaf extract, hyaluronic acid, 1% PHA (Poly Hydroxy Acid), and kombucha […]

How sleep affects the skin Do you get your beauty sleep? Well, if you’ve wondered how sleep and skin are related, look no further – it’s D-Day! Sleep reduces stress and plays a huge role in skin barrier health due to processes that take place such as hormone release, tissue growth, protein synthesis, and muscle […]

Introduction It shouldn’t come as a surprise when products that used to work in your 20’s no longer do it for you in your 30’s. Our bodies change as we age and so does our skin given it’s the largest organ in the body. This means we need to constantly adjust our skincare routine to […]

We hate to break it down like this but using sunscreen alone is not enough. You have to use the right sunscreen and use it correctly for it to work. Sun damage unfortunately accelerates the ageing process so here are anti-aging tips that could come in handy. Our in-house skincare esthetician, Becca Kisyake, also offers […]

Why do toners exist? Toners were traditionally used to treat acne and oily skin but ended up developing a bad rep due to high concentrations of alcohol that made them overly drying. This deemed them somewhat unnecessary. Toners these days address almost any skin concern so it’s just about finding the right toner for your […]

Chemical Sunscreen Chemical sunscreen refers to the type of sunscreen that uses active ingredients to absorb the sun’s rays, convert them into heat, then release that through the skin. Chemical sunscreens allow UV light into the skin and then react with one or more of the following ingredients – homosalate, octinoxate, oxybenzone, avobenzone, octocrylene – […]