
Popularity of skin-lightening products in Africa
Nigeria leads with 77% of women regularly using these products.
1mon agoWILLIAM WANYOIKEInfographics
The process is a normal part of skin renewal, but can be disrupted or exaggerated by various factors.
In Summary
Skin peeling, also known as desquamation, is the natural shedding of dead skin cells from the outermost layer of the skin.
The process is a normal part of skin renewal, but can be disrupted or exaggerated by various factors.
The factors include dryness, sun exposure, infections, or an underlying medical condition
Nigeria leads with 77% of women regularly using these products.
Oily skin is characterised by an overproduction of sebum (the skin's natural oil).