Not all heroes wear capes, some wear lab coats, some run beauty empires, and some are mixing up the best skincare products we can’t live without. From creating nourishing body soaps, creams, scrubs, serums, makeup and many other skincare products, these women have redefined the skincare industry.
These women didn’t just create products; they built brands and made skincare more inclusive. From local African beauty brands to global favorites, they’ve proven that when women lead, amazing things happen. Let’s take a look at some of the inspiring women changing the skincare game.
Meet the Legendary Sheroes Changing the Game
Joycee Awosika: Joycee Awosika is a dynamic leader with over a decade of global expertise in creating impact-driven, scalable businesses. As the Founder of ORIKI, Joycee has built 10 Oriki spas in 6 years across Nigeria and Kenya. Joycee built her team and relationships to execute innovative partnerships with brands such as Uber, Mastercard, Visa, MTN, and Mckinsey. ORIKI Spa has just gone global with its launch in Nairobi, Kenya.
Tara Fela-Durotoye: As the founder of House of Tara, she revolutionized the beauty industry in Nigeria, giving African women access to high-quality, beauty products. While House of Tara is known for its iconic makeup line, Tara has always emphasized the importance of skincare as the foundation of any beauty routine. Her work has empowered countless women, from makeup artists to entrepreneurs, proving that beauty is more than skin deep. it’s about confidence, self-expression, and empowerment.
Hilda Ashio Titiloye: She is a Nigerian registered and licensed medical practitioner with post-graduate training in Clinical Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine from Queen Mary University of London and the University of Cordoba, Spain respectively. With over 12 years of extensive experience in the Aesthetic Medicine industry, she excels as a clinician, business leader, and key opinion leader. Dr. Titiloye holds prestigious positions such as advisory board member of the Spa and Wellness Association of Africa and Nigerian International ambassador to the World Spa Organization. As the founder and CEO of UNNO HEALTH GROUP of which Skin101 Clinics Limited, Skintivity skincare limited and Ashley Medical Services are subsi- diaries, Dr. Titiloye is committed to setting and executing the strategic direction of the group of companies, ensuring patients and clients receive the highest level of hospitable healthcare delivered with empathy and professionalism.
Tutuwa: Nokware, which means Truth in Twi (a Ghanaian language), was inspired by Tutuwa's late grandmother. From her grandmother's extensive knowledge of plants, herbs, and oils that work for various skin conditions, the brand has since evolved to serve thousands of women across and beyond the continent, finding its way through retailers and collectives in countries such as South Africa, USA, United Kingdom, Nigeria and Ivory Coast.
Amanda du-Pont: lelive was founded in 2021 by amanda du-pont, with the name “leh-lee-veh” derived from her swazi name, langalelive, meaning “light of the world.” Amanda's vision was to create skincare that above all, delivers results. For her, the effectiveness of a product took precedence above fads and trends that do not sustain placing emphasis on potency, results and dermatologist approved science. inspired by the natural beauty of africa, she sought to blend her heritage with modern science, honouring the power of nature. surrounded by the diverse botanicals of her homeland, she recognised the healing potential of ingredients like marula, baobab, and mongongo - plants long revered in traditional healing.
Conclusion
These legendary women in skincare didn’t just launch brands; they sparked a movement. They proved that beauty isn’t just about looking good, but also about feeling confident, embracing your heritage, and using safe, effective ingredients that actually work. So, the next time you slather on that moisturizer or treat yourself to a self-care moment, remember: behind every bottle is a story, a passion, and a powerhouse woman making the world glow one skincare routine at a time.
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