The ocean breeze carried salt on my skin, and the horizon shimmered like a sheet of glass. For a moment, I forgot where I was… Africa, not the Maldives and realized how many hidden paradises this ...

When one thinks of Africa, the mind often wanders to its vast savannas, majestic wildlife, and rich cultural tapestry. Yet, beyond its renowned landscapes lies a treasure trove of breathtaking coastal ...

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 ...

Africa is blessed with some of the rarest and most beautiful animals in the world — a fact that entices tourists to book safaris year-round. But safaris only scratch the surface of what the continent ...

*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 ...

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 ...

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 ...