Known for her quick and easy home-cleaning tips, popular housekeeper Mbali Nhlapho showed that she also knows a thing or two about beauty.
The TikTok star informed netizens how to get rid of the darkness on their inner thighs.
Taking to her ever-growing TikTok account (@mbalinhlapho7), Mbali answered a question from one of her fans who wanted to know what they could use for the extra melanin on their upper legs.
After saying her signature catchphrase, Mbali said:
"Use coffee and coconut oil. They not only remove darkness on the inner thighs, but they also reduce stretch marks."
Providing more information about the two-ingredient scrub, the housekeeper shared:
"Mix the coffee and coconut oil for 10 to 15 minutes before bathing. You will be as nice and clean as you want to be."
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Medical doctor Azhar Bassardien told Briefly News that ground coffee (not instant coffee) is an exfoliant that helps remove surface dirt and skin. When used, it can provide mild and temporary lightening effects.
"People with sensitive skin should be careful not to overuse it as this can cause inflammation, irritation and possibly infection."
The Cape Town-based doctor adds:
"Both coconut oil and coffee (specifically the compounds within coffee beans) have shown to help reduce inflammation and redness, and helps retain moisture in the skin, especially in those suffering from atopic dermatitis."
Regarding the stretch marks Mbali mentioned, Dr Bassardien explains that these occur due to underlying damage and are difficult to treat.
"While many skin creams and treatments claim to reduce stretch marks, there is no evidence to suggest that coffee and coconut oil will help reduce their appearance."
In a related article, Briefly News reported Mbali's helpful answer when someone said that insect poison had not worked for them in removing ants from their property.
The housekeeper then shared three ways to keep their home insect-free with the social media user. Many people were grateful after Mbali gave them more organic solutions for infestations.
2024-06-27T15:26:24Z dg43tfdfdgfd