Africa / Middle East
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...
TechnicoFlor continues its international expansion with the opening of a creative centre in Dubai
The family-owned company is opening this summer in Dubai a new creative centre for fragrances and aromas, announced François-Patrick...
UAE perfumers carve their niche in US$50 billion global fragrance industry
Quintessence returns to Beautyworld Middle East 2018 amid rising popularity of niche perfumes. Two UAE perfumers with a passion for...
Middle East: The rise of local brands is transforming the beauty market
In a difficult economic background, the beauty market in the Gulf countries is undergoing a complete transformation. For a long time...
O Boticário partners with Millennial Capital to enter the Middle East market
Brazilian based cosmetics, fragrances and skin care brand O Boticário has entered into licensing agreement with retail investment and...
Messe Frankfurt launches Beautyworld Saudi Arabia
Messe Frankfurt Middle East, the organiser of Beautyworld Middle East, an annual trade show held in Dubai, has announced the launch of a...
