The very idea of "ideal beauty" might almost seem amusing, given how much it varies from one continent to another. What is adored here becomes criticized elsewhere, and what seems "perfect" to some ...

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 ...

*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 article is part of the Future of Appearance, a collection of articles that investigates what we will look like in 20 years. Artificial intelligence-driven skincare, weight loss drugs, bioprinted ...