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We are 7, sitting on benches in an attempted circle. It’s a breezy and humid day. The air smells of fish, fried ginger, onions and chili. The shade made of dry palm leaves gives us a break from the scorching sun...

Volta region is a crossroad between Ghana and Togo, stretching along the Eastern part of the country. Traders cross these imaginary lines called ‘borders’ every day from dawn to dusk. “I am going to Togo!” might mean "I'm headed to a checkpoint just five minutes walk away." The road between Ho, the regional capital, and Kpasa on the map is a straight line connecting Southern Ghana with the North, also known as Eastern Corridor. On the East it tails the smooth Akwapim hills, while overlooking the Volta lake on the West for most of its length. George, our Supply Chain Manager, Francis our Outgrower Manager and I set off...

For most of us, there are a few key factors to keep in mind when it comes to healthy skin and hair. Dry vs. oily. Sun exposure. Curl definition. Volume.

But one critical influencer that could be the root cause of your dandruff, acne, or general skin and hair dullness is one we rarely take into consideration when looking for a new product or addressing a problem: pH level.

I’ve spoken before about my largely Peace Corps induced fear of the sun, but it actually dates back further. Being of Italian and Jewish heritage, you’d think I would have the same rich, olive complexion as my beautiful sister. But while I got the same curly mop of hair, I inherited, from who knows where, pale, dry, sun-sensitive skin...

I’m all about trying natural remedies and DIY products on my skin and hair, but when it comes to my teeth I usually do what the good doctor tells me to. Still, curiosity got the better of me, and I decided to see what this traditional oral hygiene technique was all about for myself.

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