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Top 5 body lotions for dark-skinned people that won't bleach

Top 5 body lotions for dark-skinned people that won't bleach

There are many great lotions available for dark-skinned women in Nigeria, but here are the well-reviewed options: 1. Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Moisturising Body Lotion A classic choice that’s been around for generations, Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Lotion is a great all-purpose moisturiser for dark skin. Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Daily Skin …

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People with sickle cell disease can now live longer with this new drug

People with sickle cell disease can now live longer with this new drug

Voxelotor works by helping red blood cells carry more oxygen by stabilising haemoglobin, the protein responsible for oxygen transport. It’s a pill that is taken daily. This can significantly reduce the frequency and severity of pain crises, improve overall health, and potentially lead to a longer lifespan. Sickle cell disease …

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Vampire Facials: How your own blood can give you smooth, wrinkle-free skin

Vampire Facials: How your own blood can give you smooth, wrinkle-free skin

Here’s what you need to know about vampire facials. This innovative procedure combines microneedling with PRP, a concentration of growth factors found in your blood. The benefits of vampire facials 1. Youthful glow: PRP application can stimulate collagen and elastin production, reducing wrinkles and leading to firmer, smoother skin. 2. …

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Why women's menstrual periods happen at the same time when they live together

Why women's menstrual periods happen at the same time when they live together

Women who live together seem to have their periods at the same time; why is that? The theory of menstrual synchronisation University of Chicago psychologist Martha McClintock‘s 1971 Nature study established menstrual synchronisation for the first time. During her undergraduate days she noticed that close friends had their periods around …

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