https://www.bizcommunity.com/416/784.html Southern Africa Retail news 15 Health & Beauty news - Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/416/784.html en-us Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:55:44 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-pad-maker-dgn-expands-menstrual-care-across-sadc-745582a For Dr Vivian Mokome, founder of DGN (Dignity) Organic Sanitary Pads, menstrual health encompasses more than just pads. It also serves as an opportunity to address concerns about dignity, safety, accessibility, and choice within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). 1-270922 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-do-so-many-african-women-bleach-their-skin-study-looks-beyond-what-they-tellresearchers-170216a In some African countries, more than 50% of women regularly use skin-lightening products. In South Africa, the rate is 32%, while in Nigeria it’s 77%. This dwarfs rates in other regions of the world. 1-267718 Mon, 04 May 2026 09:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/it-lit-loreal-unveils-new-light-tech-powered-beauty-tools-at-ces-2026-172646a L'Oréal Groupe unveiled two new beauty tools powered by light technology at CES 2026. The tools — Light Straight + Multi-styler, an infrared-powered hair styling tool, and LED Face Mask, a silicone mask that emits light — were also named CES 2026 Innovation Award honorees. 1-264598 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/identity-and-heritage-drive-a-beautys-44bn-rise-in-mea-region-738702a The meteoric rise of African and Arab beauty (A-beauty) in 2025 has been largely driven by young people’s embrace of their identity and heritage. According to data analytics company Euromonitor International, the shift toward a cultural identity saw A-beauty grow by $44bn in 2025. 1-264192 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/brand-finance-automobile-watch-and-cosmetic-brands-the-world-most-valuable-luxury-brands-039815a Porsche is the world’s most valuable luxury and premium brand for the eighth year running, while Chanel is the fastest-growing luxury and premium brand in 2025, surpassing Louis Vuitton, and Dior has emerged as the strongest luxury and premium brand. 1-257927 Tue, 27 May 2025 15:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wavemaker-appointed-loreal-international-distributions-emea-media-agency-927884a Campaign UK has reported that L’Oréal International Distribution has appointed Wavemaker as its EMEA media agency for a three-year contract that starts in September this year. 1-250474 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/784/238940.html Hailing from the vibrant township of Alexandra in Gauteng, 23-year-old medical science student Ayanda Majola is a bright entrepreneur determined to make her mark in the personal care industry with her skincare brand Yanda Cosmetics. 1-238940 Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/1/784/237405.html French cosmetics giant L'Oréal has agreed to acquire Australian luxury beauty brand Aesop from Brazilian personal care company Natura &Co. The proposed transaction values Aesop at an enterprise value of $2.525bn. 1-237405 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 10:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/1/784/235033.html Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) has agreed to acquire US-based Mielle Organics, a popular textured haircare brand rooted in natural ingredients. 1-235033 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 08:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/1/784/234885.html At the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held in Las Vegas last week, L'Oréal revealed the world's first handheld computerised makeup applicator designed for users with limited hand and arm mobility. 1-234885 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 11:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Beauty Southern Africa