What exactly is hyperpigmentation? Here’s an interesting fact; about 4 out of 5 questions we get about skincare concerns are related to hyperpigmentation! That’s why we’re passionate about creating hyperpigmentation solutions in Kenya. If you noticed parts of your face or body looking visibly darker than others – yup, that’s hyperpigmentation! In more scientific terms… […]
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Jan
Jan
New Year’s Resolutions RESOLUTIONS – a familiar concept at this time of the year – so easy to make yet hard to keep! New Year’s is when we all give thought to making changes or improvements in our lives (Hurt, 2004) and a re-SOLUTION is that particular solution! Now, you know how not keeping to […]
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Dec
Dec
Pimple patches are a type of targeted spot treatment that work by delivering acne-fighting ingredients directly to the inflamed pimple. When compared to other conventional spot treatments pimple patches are more advantageous, and we aren’t just saying that because it’s our NEW-bee, here’s the deal: pimple patches also act as a barrier stopping you from […]
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Dec
Dec
We just uncovered a simple solution for your pimple! You read right, the all NEW “I Am Spotless” pimple patches are here and ready to be a part of your skincare routine. Not sure where or how these fall into your routine? Well, that’s exactly why we are here! But first, a little info about […]
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Nov
Nov
When we started Uncover, we set an ambition to be people-powered in every decision we make at our company. We decided to talk to real women and understand their pain points and preferences to determine which products we bring, the formulations of those products, and our packaging. My favourite anecdote that demonstrates how people-powered we are […]
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Oct
Oct
Written by Sneha, founding team, Uncover I remember sitting at my desk trying to focus on an excel sheet at work. Every 10 minutes, I’d switch on the selfie mode of my iPhone and stare at my face from different angles. My skin had broken out so badly and I couldn’t help stare helplessly and wonder “how […]
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Aug
Aug
As we mark Women’s Equality Day, on August 26th, celebrating the generations of women that fought for equal pay, protection against sexual harassment and professional opportunities, it is imperative to note that over the years gender equality has progressed for the better. However, according to the Global Gender Gap report 2020, Kenya ranks 109 […]
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Jul
Jul
The skin is the largest organ of the body and has the role of protecting our organs from infections, pollution and ultraviolet rays. Our skin undergoes several changes throughout life including regenerating the outermost layer – the epidermis every 27 days, for this regeneration cycle, a constant supply of nutrients and energy are required. These […]
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Jul
Jul
Uncover was founded amidst the global pandemic by myself Sneha – currently Uncover’s CFO and my co-founder Catherine, Uncover’s CEO. It’s hard to believe but about a year ago, we didn’t know each other, we met at Antler, an early-stage global VC in Nairobi, in a pursuit for change in our careers. Our backgrounds couldn’t […]