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Table 4 Frequency of citations for natural resources used for skin conditions in Vhembe district municipality, Limpopo province, South Africa

From: Natural resources used as folk cosmeceuticals among rural communities in Vhembe district municipality, Limpopo province, South Africa

Category

Use

Number of natural resource

Skin afflictions

Wounds

27

Burn

7

Ringworms

12

Moles

2

Pimples

8

Chickenpox

1

Rash

13

Cracks on feet

6

Stretchmark

4

Skin irritation

3

Scar removers

2

Sores

12

Cosmetic uses

Teeth hygiene

11

Soaps

6

Facial scrubs and mask

3

Body creams

16

Hair care

Shampoo and dye

6

Antioxidants

Skin protection

3

Wrinkles removal

1

Skin softening

6