
Popularity of skin-lightening products in Africa
Nigeria leads with 77% of women regularly using these products.
8mon agoWILLIAM WANYOIKEInfographics
The process is a normal part of skin renewal, but can be disrupted or exaggerated by various factors.
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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).