Research
Our research programme generates context-specific evidence on tropical and melanin-rich skin — from raw-material valorization to large-scale skin analysis across Africa.
Research Projects
Evaluating locally sourced raw materials - soap noodles, talc, calcined kaolin, castor oil, Artemisia annua, chitosan - to strengthen the use of local ingredients in Nigeria’s skincare industry.
Examining structural gaps, innovation deficits, and technological opportunities within Nigeria’s cosmetics and skincare sector.
Advancing local production capacity for cosmetic raw materials and processing technologies in Nigeria.
Large-scale tropical skin analysis - moisture, sebum, collagen, pigmentation, elasticity - across 20,000+ participants from all 36 states of Nigeria and the FCT.
Ongoing clinical research on the impact of tropical climates on aging skin, with customized skincare regimens for older adults.
We partner with universities, government bodies, and industry to generate evidence on tropical and melanin-rich skin.