Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. African Beauty entrepreneur Nyakio Grieco helps us understand how well we already know ‘A-beauty’ and the origins of some of our ...

On this Mother’s Day, the time-honored beauty practices passed from mother to daughter in Black families take on special significance. These rituals transcend mere cosmetic application, embodying ...

*African beauty, often called “A-Beauty,” is changing the face of global skincare. It combines natural, time-tested ingredients with modern science. Inspired by African traditions, A-Beauty celebrates ...

Aloe vera has been used for centuries as a natural remedy to promote hair growth. Its enzymes help unclog hair follicles, which promotes healthy hair growth. Massaging aloe vera juice or gel into ...

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When Thérèse M’Boungoubaya set out to launch her bodycare brand Koba, she knew she wanted it to be rooted in natural, African-sourced ingredients — a nod to her Congolese roots (both her parents were ...

Indigenous representation is sorely lacking when it comes to television, movies, and the fashion and beauty industries. In recent years, Indigenous women like Quannah Chasinghorse, who attended this ...

For centuries, many have seen ingredients such as shea, baobab, and marula infused in staple beauty products. But until recently, there has been very little recognition of those ingredients’ rich ...