EXOTIC SKIN INGREDIENTS IN AFRICA

From antiquity to the present day, residents in this region of North Africa have used natural ingredients for skin care. From the ancient ruins of Carthage to Sidi bou Sa'id to the souks of Tunis, Dr. Kassir met with locals and dermatologists to try and determine what these natural ingredients were and how they have helped these beautiful women remain youthful. One such ingredient is an essential oil that is extracted from the fragrant blossoms of the bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium subsp. amara), and has a beautiful aroma that appeals to men and women alike.