Africa

5 beauty brand concepts that tapped into ancient rituals

5 beauty brand concepts that tapped into ancient rituals

By Kirsty Doolan

In recent years, more consumers have become intrigued by the ancient beauty rituals used in Africa, Asia, Native America and beyond. Here are five companies that created brands around this concept.

Dabur takes small step into African cosmetics market

Dabur takes small step into African cosmetics market

By Simon Pitman

India-based consumer goods and cosmetics player Dabur has just sealed a deal to buy a small South African cosmetics player, paving the way to huge growth potential across the African continent.

Africa flagged to be the next male grooming market

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Africa flagged to be the next male grooming market

By Michelle Yeomans

As global cosmetic brands rush to tailor products to meet consumers’ needs in Africa; Datamonitor Consumer says there is an emerging audience that cosmetics firms should pay attention to – black African men.

Researchers say palm oil action needs to be taken NOW

Researchers say palm oil action needs to be taken NOW

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A new study in the Cell Press journal says that the growing demand for vegetable oil, which has already led to the conversion of Southeast Asian forest into oil palm plantations, is causing serious environmental damage and needs to be acted upon now.

South Africa’s rising middle class to boost cosmetics growth

South Africa’s rising middle class to boost cosmetics growth

By Lucy Whitehouse

The South African colour cosmetics market is forecast to be worth £90.3 million in 2014 says market researcher Mintel; and a new report from fellow firm Euromonitor International confirms that this all thanks to the country’s riding middle class. 

Euromonitor notes a new era of stability in Sub-Saharan Africa

Euromonitor notes a new era of stability in Sub-Saharan Africa

By Michelle Yeomans

According to the market researcher, sub-Saharan Africa now holds significant potential for cosmetic companies looking for new growth opportunities as the market is estimated to reach US$1,134 billion (€849.69 million) by 2020.