https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/203.html South Africa Retail news 15 Health & Beauty news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/203.html en-us Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:42:40 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/beauty-ethics-isnt-just-about-ingredients-its-about-consumer-trust-078755a For years, the beauty industry has marketed itself around ethics: cruelty-free products, sustainably sourced ingredients, vegan formulations, clean beauty and fair trade. 1-270387 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/alcohols-hidden-calories-product-labels-could-help-fight-obesity-in-south-africa-634311a South Africa is grappling with an obesity crisis. Nearly half of adults are overweight or obese. Public discussion often focuses on ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks as reasons for weight gain. But there’s another source of calories that’s often overlooked: alcoholic drinks. 1-270381 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-global-campaign-wants-to-dispel-allure-of-skin-bleaching-078745a Through a new campaign, the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s (UKZN) Head of Dermatology, Professor Ncoza Dlova, and her working group aim to dispel the allure of skin-bleaching practices worldwide — practices that the controversial South African pop culture figure Khanyi Mbau often advocates. 1-270307 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/k-beauty-goes-global-sales-surge-53-as-korean-innovation-reshapes-beauty-growth-523110a New NIQ data shows K-Beauty value sales rose 53% year-over-year and 131% over two years, underscoring how regional beauty trends, social commerce and ingredient-led innovation are reshaping global beauty growth. 1-270266 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/novo-nordisk-v-idexis-whats-in-a-name-or-in-this-case-a-compounded-medicine-634621a The legal battle between Novo Nordisk and Pretoria-based pharmacy group iDexis could reshape South Africa’s compounding medicine landscape. 1-270161 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/novos-expired-semaglutide-patent-fires-up-weight-loss-drug-market-290577a The weight-loss drug market in South Africa is heating up as several generic pharmaceutical companies seek to capitalise on Novo Nordisk’s expired semaglutide patent. 1-270080 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/beauty-business-nails-move-from-franchisee-to-founder-led-brand-189436a After building a foundation in the professional beauty business as a nail salon franchisee, Letlotlo Mohlaping made the move to founder-led brand and is now setting sights on more for De Ntha Beauty Studio. 1-270038 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/estee-lauder-names-madeleine-boyd-to-lead-global-brand-comms-745012a The Estée Lauder Companies has appointed Madeleine Boyd as senior vice president, Global Brand Communications, effective 20 July 2026. 1-270002 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/novo-nordisk-enters-the-chat-with-launch-of-cheaper-ozempic-copy-953724a In an effort to expand patient access, Novo Nordisk has partnered with healthcare company Acino to launch a more affordable authorised copy of its Ozempic diabetes drug in South Africa later this month. 1-269994 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mens-wellness-spending-reshapes-grooming-into-a-high-growth-market-064855a Men’s grooming is no longer just a superficiality of everyday life. The market has shifted tremendously, driven by a cultural shift towards longevity and preventive health, transforming it into a pillar of daily holistic wellness. 1-269987 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty South Africa