Skincare in South Africa

We all know the dangers of staying in a country where we have sunshine throughout the year. The dangers of sunburn and Melanoma. What is largely ignored are the effects of not applying an effective skincare regime and using the correct products. This we ussually only regret with the onset of age. - Cleansers cleanse the skin of impurities and restore the natural oil balance. Liquid cleansers are available in the market for all skin types. A good cleanser deep cleanses, opens the pores, and removes excess oil and makeup. Cream based cleansers are good for dry skin. Black soap is an excelent cleanser; Using the soap it's best to create a good...

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Liquid ABS

It's really easy to convert the original African black soap to a  Liquid African Black Soap. You can make a liquid soap by filling a container loosely with the black soap and adding water to fill - I suggest submerse the ABS up to two thirds. You can then add water once the soap has dissolved to achieve the viscosity you want.  Although I'm not in favour of introducing other ingredients, some of you may want to add fragrances or Aloe Vera. If so, you'll need: About 450g of African Black Soap Vegetable Glycerine Aloe Vera Gel Lavender Oil or whatever scent you like (totally optional) 6 Cups water (You can use distilled...

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