Pls, I am working on a story on skin remedies as of old. If u have any info, pls snd. Eg, I learnt shea butter is really gu. called ori by the yorubas and urhobos, used 2 prevent stretch marks and stuff. also used 2 prevent rash, and other skin defeciencies.

Now, I have heard of others such as Nzu- among the igbos- but i need to learn more. I learnt of henna or lali, among the hausas. Besides skin designs, Lali is also used for the hair.

Pls let me know uses, origin, properties and places they can be found today. Also, modern cosmetic products that have them. Eg, Neutrogena's Visibly clear line is constituted mainy of kaolin. I was told that is nzu. It works well.

Any useful links, pls post.

Thanks guyz.