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Chemical analysis and in vitro UV-protection characteristics of clays traditionally used for sun protection in South Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Clays have been used in southern Africa as photoprotectants by the indigenous people. Typically, two types of clay are used: one white in colour and the other red. In this work, the two clays were identified and characterized, ...
Non-toxic melanin production inhibitors from Garcinia livingstonei (Clusiaceae).
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
The stem bark of Garcinia livingstonei is used traditionally as a skin lightening agent.
AIM OF THE STUDY:
To isolate and identify compounds responsible for the observed skin lightening activity of Garcinia livingstonei ...