Oyster AI Skincare App Uses Phone Camera to Analyze Skin

Oyster, a Nigerian AI skincare startup, launched an app that uses smartphone cameras to analyze skin conditions and recommend personalized routines. Founded in August 2025 by Jude Chikezie, a former Curacel AI executive and beauty consultant, the app scans skin across 33 parameters including acne, hydration, and pigmentation. Users receive a skin health score and tailored product recommendations from partner retailers. The system, trained on 48,000 scans and dermatological frameworks, aims to eliminate guesswork in skincare decisions. However, scan inconsistencies and the app's position between guidance and medical diagnosis raise questions about reliability. Oyster's business model generates 80% revenue from B2B partnerships with clinics and retailers, positioning it as an infrastructure layer for the $10B+ African beauty industry.

SOURCE: https://techcabal.com/2026/03/17/i-let-a-nigerian-ai-app-analyse-my-skin-heres-what-it-got-right/