Hydroquinone is an active agent found in skin bleaching products. Scientists have conducted several studies which prove that the agent can cause skin cancer. It is found in many toning products which flood in an out of the markets. Hydroquinone is commonly used by people across the Caribbean, African and West African countries for skin … Read more
Sunburn sometimes can be very painful. Fortunately, there are a number of remedies available for sunburn relief and, of all, essential oils work the best on sun damaged skin. Use of essential oils for sunburn helps to treat sunburn naturally while keeping your skin flawless, glowing and supple. Therapeutic essential oils also help promote skin health as they contain anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, … Read more
Mr John Majisi, Member of Parliament (MP) for Krachi Nchumuru has called on government to mainstream issues of albinism and disability at all levels of the educational system. According to him, a reliable and accurate database of all persons with albinism would ensure timely dissemination of information and continuous provision of support services to persons … Read more
Our forefathers have fought and struggled to bring us where we are today. The Europeans see black skin as inferior and have taken advantage of it by exploiting us in many ways including our mineral resources. Sulley Muntari, a Ghanaian footballer in Europe walked off the pitch recently to express his dissatisfaction about the racial … Read more
Yoshiki, the force behind Japanese rockers X Japan who is known for such intense drumming he sometimes collapses on stage, on Tuesday canceled upcoming shows to undergo urgent surgery. Yoshiki, whose group was one of the biggest acts in Japanese music history with fanatical fan followings in the 1980s and 1990s, will have an operation … Read more
Aging is inevitable. It also brings with it several types of health problems including obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Plus, with age, the skin becomes thinner and drier. This leads to fine lines and wrinkles, increased pigmentation, loss of elasticity and firmness, and dull skin. At times, body starts showing aging signs sooner … Read more
One hygiene product that has gained huge popularity in recent times is hand sanitizers. As people are becoming aware of the importance of proper hand-washing in reducing harmful germ transmission, several hand sanitizer products have flourished in the market. People are often seen rubbing a dab of sanitizer over their hands to eliminate any germs … Read more
One hygiene product that has gained huge popularity in recent times is hand sanitizers. As people are becoming aware of the importance of proper hand-washing in reducing harmful germ transmission, several hand sanitizer products have flourished in the market. People are often seen rubbing a dab of sanitizer over their hands to eliminate any germs … Read more
It feels good to have a good body and like the saying goes; if you have it, flaunt it – and one celebrated artist who is never coy in flaunting lots of skin is Efya -www.entertainmentgh.com can state!. The sultry songstress turned heads and got tongues wagging some weeks ago when one of her photos … Read more
As our hands and feet remain exposed most of the time, they have a tendency to get darker than the skin on other parts of our bodies. Due to constant exposure to harmful ultraviolet A and B (UVA and UVB) rays of the sun, the skin produces more melanin to protect itself. More melanin leads … Read more
Chris Attoh dressed for his role in ‘Esohe’ movie. Haven’t seen or heard from actor Chris Attoh lately? Well, the Ghanaian movie star has been hiding due to some new development on his skin especially his head and face as he awaits healing. Did we scare you, sorry, Chris is not sick, he is in … Read more
Scientists say they have made a leap in knowing why some people retain their youthful looks while others age badly. They found the first part of human DNA – the genetic code – that seems to affect how old people look to others. The mutations, reported in the journal Current Biology, were in the genetic … Read more
To squeeze or not to squeeze? I’ll admit that I’m no skin saint. I have stood in front of the mirror on a number of occasions as a teenager with a big pimple staring right back at me. And yes, despite being advised not to, I have squeezed, picked and popped. But is this really … Read more
You may want to step away from your smartphone after reading this. Some dermatologists warn that frequently exposing your face to the electromagnetic radiation from smartphones, including when taking all of those selfies, may damage your skin’s DNA, speeding up the aging process and causing premature wrinkles, according to the Telegraph. “Your cell phone will … Read more
Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has resolved to ban the sale of cosmetic products which contain the skin bleaching ingredient hydroquinone, effective August this year. The decision, which forms part of a directive from the state’s Standard Authority, is an attempt to deter users of the cancer-causing chemical within the Ghanaian market. FDA spokesperson … Read more
While most marketing executives would be thrilled to see an ad go viral around the world, this one’s getting attention for all the wrong reasons. The spot for China’s Qiaobi laundry detergent is being called the most racist commercial ever made. The ad shows an Asian woman doing laundry when a black man appears. He … Read more
Famous Ghanaian actress, singer, philanthropist and model, Juliet Ibrahim claims that Ghanaians only believe she’s on screen because of her skin color but not because she’s a talented actress. According to Juliet Ibrahim, she didn’t face a lot of challenges coming into the movie industry but her challenge has always been how to disabuse people’s … Read more