For centuries, many have seen ingredients such as shea, baobab, and marula infused in staple beauty products. But until recently, there has been very little recognition of those ingredients’ rich ...

This is the fourth in our Global Beauty Hotspots series, unpacking the regional beauty market around the world, including Latin America, Australia, Scandinavia, Africa and East Asia. This article is ...

*African beauty, often called “A-Beauty,” is changing the face of global skincare. It combines natural, time-tested ingredients with modern science. Inspired by African traditions, A-Beauty celebrates ...

When Thérèse M’Boungoubaya set out to launch her bodycare brand Koba, she knew she wanted it to be rooted in natural, African-sourced ingredients — a nod to her Congolese roots (both her parents were ...

A little over a decade ago, a buyer for a major retailer turned down board-certified dermatologist Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd‘s skin care brand because of its focus on darker skin tones. “They told me, ...

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna revolutionized the industry by setting a new standard for inclusivity with its 50-shade foundation range—and it didn’t stop there. Now a full beauty empire, Fenty includes high ...

The wonderful world of beauty blogging is full of amazingly talented young ladies you may not have on your radar just yet, but not to worry! We’ve put together a list of 11of Africa’s most popping ...

It's not often that I get to see plays and it's even more rare that I get to see plays with an entirely Black cast. "Jaja's African Hair Braiding" managed to merge the two worlds for a timely yet ...