<p>In August this year, Cameroon’s Minister of Public Health announced that there would be a ban on harmful skin lightening products.
Many of them contain harmful ingredients which alter skin pigmentation and cause other health risks like skin cancer.
Africa Daily’s Alan Kasujja has been looking at whether bans on skin lightening products actually work. ... Show More
Oct 3
Focus on Africa: Can Botswana continue to depend on its diamond industry?
In an exclusive interview with the BBC's Waihiga Mwaura, Botswana's President Duma Boko, outlines his plan to reduce his country's reliance on the diamond industry amid falling global demand, and how he is pushing for a 0% tariff deal with the US.Guinea is showing signs of econom ... Show More
27m 30s
Nov 2022
Beauty costs: A spotlight on skin lightening
Products that claim to lighten skin are often physically harmful, often containing toxic chemicals and dangerous ingredients. We look at why skin lightening products still exist, speak to people affected by their messaging, and find out why stopping sales is not as simple as it m ... Show More
17m 30s
Aug 2023
The fight for better sunscreen, from AOC to skincare influencers
Sharing your skincare routine, whether it’s on DermTok or Instagram, is a hugely popular trend on social media. These days, there is one product that you’ll hear talked about religiously: sunscreen. You’ll find dermatologists and skincare influencers alike evangelizing about the ... Show More
23m 44s
Aug 2023
Skin Care and the Quest for Eternal Youth
It seems like every day, new skin care products hit the market: lotions, serums, collagen boosters, light therapy, at-home lasers — potions and procedures designed to coax our skin into peeling and healing, plumping and renewing. Their promise: wrinkle-free faces, poreless, dewy ... Show More
49m 15s
Mar 2024
The Science of Skin Detox and Anti-Aging With Amitay Eshel
Before you go spend hundreds on your skin care, you’re going to want to listen to this episode. Did you know that an organic label on your skincare product doesn’t actually guarantee a ‘clean’ product? In fact, by the time you purchase your product, it could be 2+ years old and r ... Show More
49m 17s