https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/784.html South Africa Retail news 15 Health & Beauty news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/784.html en-us Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:43:44 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/clicks-launches-iconic-british-skincare-brand-no7-in-sa-858113a Clicks has launched Boots No7, one of the world’s most iconic and trusted beauty brands, in selected Clicks stores and online, marking a significant milestone in the group’s strategy to strengthen its leadership in health and beauty through exclusive, globally recognised brand partnerships. 1-272099 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/obiflex-is-bringing-buy-now-pay-later-to-glp-1-medicines-in-sa-292517a The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) recently cracked down on compounded GLP-1 weight-loss medicines, making it harder for some cash-strapped South Africans to access registered, doctor-prescribed alternatives to Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro. A new doctor-led health management programme now aims to offer those medicines through a buy-now-pay-later payment structure. 1-272070 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ozempic-face-and-the-glp-1-boom-are-changing-the-face-of-beauty-853633a As pharmaceutical companies clean up the GLP-1 aisle, the rise of “Ozempic face”—the loss of facial volume from rapid weight loss—is creating an opportunity for beauty brands. 1-271989 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/made-in-rsa-nick-dreyer-says-local-products-need-more-than-patriotism-to-sell-520390a For South African brands, the conversation around buying local is changing. Supporting local businesses may once have been positioned primarily as a civic responsibility, but today’s consumer has more choice and higher expectations. 1-271906 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/skin-functionals-new-spf30-range-should-be-on-everyones-lips-297497a When South African consumers think of suncare, they often think only of their skin. One part of the face is often neglected: the lips. To fill this gap, Skin Functional has launched its five-tint Lip Protector SPF30 collection to protect against sun-induced pigmentation. 1-271850 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-korean-duo-behind-bephor-is-giving-k-beauty-hair-care-mzansi-flair-520790a In 2025, South Africa accounted for 3.3% of the global K-beauty products market. While most K-beauty shelves in the country are dominated by skincare, Grand View Research says hair care is the most lucrative and fastest-growing segment. From Arc Store introducing Cosrx’s Peptide-132 hair care line to Bephor making K-beauty hair care for textured hair, SA consumers have plenty of reasons to let their hair down. 1-271806 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/spar-is-ensuring-menstruation-never-becomes-a-barrier-419599a ​The World Economic Forum (WEF) says women spend 25% more of their lives with health issues or disabilities than men, causing a global loss of 75 million years of life. It adds that improving women’s health outcomes could boost the global economy by at least $1tn annually by 2040 by spurring labour participation and productivity. 1-271785 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bephor-brings-k-beauty-science-to-the-type-4-hair-market-520900a A new beauty brand is bringing Korean skincare science to the textured haircare market, with Bephor positioning scalp health as a key part of caring for Type 4 hair, coily textures and protective styles. 1-271686 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bayer-faces-a-lawsuit-over-unplanned-pregnancies-linked-to-defective-birth-control-308818a A law firm has indicated that more than 300 women have initiated a lawsuit over Bayer’s recalled batch of Yaz Plus contraceptives in 2024. 1-271543 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africans-asked-for-litchi-and-revive-listened-520050a Revive Daily Electrolytes is launching its newest flavour following a public vote earlier this year. Litchi emerged as the clear favourite, making it the first flavour in the brand's history to be developed directly in response to consumer demand. 1-271516 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty South Africa