Africa / Middle East
Chalhoub Group unveils its new beauty concept, Faces, in Dubai and Riyadh
The Chalhoub Group’s Wojooh beauty retail chain has changed its name to Faces. The beauty retail thus takes back its original name, when...
Beautyworld Middle East to hold largest ever edition from 15-17 April 2019 in Dubai
Beautyworld Middle East 2019 is set to welcome more than 1,750 exhibitors from 62 countries when doors open from 15-17 April at the Dubai...
O Boticário opens second store in Dubai
Brazilian beauty giant O Boticário consolidates its presence in the United Arab Emirates with a second store in Dubai, less than six...
BASF opens a laboratory in Nigeria to better address the skin and hair care needs of African consumers
With its new Application Technology Laboratory for personal care in Nigeria, BASF aims to develop a local competence centre in...
Düllberg Konzentra appoints new Area Sales Manager Africa
The German producer of refined essential oils and perfume compositions Düllberg Konzentra GmbH & Co KG has appointed Mr Syed Sumair...
BASF Personal Care expands its presence in sub-Saharan Africa
BASF expands its presence in the personal care industry in sub-Saharan Africa with opening of a new application laboratory for personal...
UAE: Perfume sales forecast to $685 million in 2023
The perfume market was worth US$ 403 million in 2017 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The market is further projected to reach US$ 685...
Is Africa the next Asia?
With one of the world’s fastest growing population and a rising middle class, Africa is sometimes mentioned as the next big emerging...
Skin bleaching in Africa: An ’addiction’ with risks
The use of skin-whitening products remains a common practice in Africa. Despite its well-known risks in countries where regulations are...
Trinny London’s stackable, portable pack awarded in Dubai
Highly Commended for Design & Packaging at the 2018 Pure Beauty Awards remitted on 9 May at the Four Seasons Resort Dubai, Trinny...
