Beauty West Africa 2023 Expo - Drugs4All

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Drugs4All

Introduction

This article highlights participants at the Beauty West Africa Expo 2023 to be held at the Landmark Centre in Lekki, Lagos from 28-30th November 2023 (BWA 2023). It showcases top players in local and international markets for beauty, cosmetics, and wellness and allows them access to African businesses and business opportunities.

Company Background

A new player on the African horizon has appeared and will participate in this year's program. We introduce the innovative and dynamic pharmaceutical company Drugs4All. We will explore the company's story and why it has decided to be part of the Beauty West Africa experience.

The company has its origin in Bucharest, Romania. Its objective is to provide affordable low-cost medication and treatment that allows individuals and communities to save more money for other needs and still get treatment.

Company Goals and Objectives 

The mission is to partner with other leading suppliers and partners to provide low-cost medication across the globe.

Drugs4All is in the process of positioning itself to be a clearing house for all types of OTC (Over-the-counter) and prescription medication. In this regard, it aims to offer its customers, suppliers, and consumers an ever-expanding range of options.

The company is positioned to have access to several European markets and offers over 1,000 unique medical, pharmaceutical, and surgical products for wholesale.

The company takes pride in setting the highest standards both in its internal operation and in terms of selecting business partners and suppliers.

Prescription Medication

Company Product and Brand

Medical Devices

The company deals in medical devices produced by top brands in the market such as Roche, BD, Nexcare, Coloplast, Coratec, Monlicke, and Simon & Nephew.

Cosmetics

For cosmetics, its export range includes mascara, lipstick, nail care products, and perfume of all classes from high-end to affordable. It has a portfolio with width and depth including leading names like L'Oreal, Bioderma, Eucerin, Bichy, Belita &Vitex, A-derma, and Olay.

Product Sourcing

Generic products are products that are no longer under patent as the patent has expired allowing other players to produce at cheaper costs than the original. This is due to research costs no longer being a factor in pricing. Drugs4All specializes in generic products as a source of low-cost OTC and prescription medication.

The company has access to multiple sources of products in various markets and can source from one area to satisfy demand in another. This also allows the company to offer competitive prices for its products while also guaranteeing product quality.

Pricing and Payment Strategy

The company is positioned to offer the lowest prices for its products. The ultimate goal is to offer the consumers the lowest possible prices and allow for reduce spending. One way the company achieves these low prices is to buy from the market at low cost and sell where there is high demand and higher prices. This helps to reduce prices overall, increase competition, and break monopoly which is a major reason for high prices. Additional incentives provided by the company include guaranteed payments made on time, attractive prices, and a wide range of products.

Company Core Values

The company is committed to the highest ethical standards not only for it's business but also for all its partners and suppliers. The company ensures that all its parallel importers have native licenses for each product and market authorization to carry out business in each country of origin. These rules also apply to wholesalers who must also be licensed.

Generic Products are cheaper

New Strategic Relationships

The company is looking for strategic relationships across Africa to strengthen its global reach and market share. The desire is to achieve value creation at both ends of the relationship. Partners and suppliers should be easy to do business with, should display smooth operations with rapid decision-making processes.

Our Partners

Drug4All is looking for partnerships of the highest quality to drive its global business. These prospective partners must display capacity in the following areas:

• A high level of experience and knowledge of products and market.
• Ability to maintain exclusive relationships as customer-supplier.
• A commitment to creating value at both ends of the relationship.

Our Suppliers

The company is looking to collaborate with suppliers that must meet certain criteria which include:

• Suppliers that can deliver low production costs.
• Suppliers that can demonstrate ability for fast and proactive communication.
• Suppliers show high efficiency and flexibility in their operational processes and decision-making.
• Suppliers that offer short lead times and delivery within agreed timelines.

Lower prices equal savings

Opportunities for New Stakeholders

The company continues to expand its search for long-lasting, trustworthy relationships that provide benefits at both ends. The company is not focused on niches. Instead, it aims to expand its product categories and size of orders. Its ever-expanding bouquet of business opportunities is available for its partners and suppliers. These include:

• Access to expanding European markets and product portfolios.
• Good alignment for bright prospects and positive future growth.
• Access to European expertise and technical know-how.
• Access to expertise in parallel market operations.

Other benefits include:

• Mutual benefits at both ends of the relationship.
• High-quality and wide variety of product options.

New Opportunities on the Horizon

This company hopes to expand into African markets by partnering with local suppliers and partners to maximize the available opportunities that Europe and Africa provide. The company's demand for low-cost medication can cascade into a wealth of opportunity.

The company remains committed to making its impact felt by improving the lives of indigenous population and stakeholders with its introduction into the African market. By increasing collaborations and building a strong lasting relationship where information and knowledge are shared the company can bridge the gap that exists between the European pharmaceutical market and local African businesses.

Beauty West Africa Expo 2023

Visit Us At Beauty West Africa 2023

Are you looking for partnerships? Do you want to have access to leading European pharmaceutical brands and markets? If yes, then you don’t want to miss the Beauty West Africa Expo, the largest trade show for beauty and wellness in the region. The Beauty West Africa Expo will take place from November 28 to 30th 2023 at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria.

We invite you to visit their stand at the expo and see what they have to offer.

Interact with potential partners and client

Don’t miss this chance to connect with Drugs4All and explore new opportunities for collaboration and partnership. You can look forward to meeting hundreds of other participating businesses at the Beauty West Africa Expo. Please register online here to get your ticket and access to the expo.

See you soon!

Reference: Drugs4All.com

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About Me

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Hi!
My name is Udo,

My name is Udo Anyanwu

I'm a writer and content creator behind Sugarwhite Beauty Solutions Blog. This is where I share all I've learned over the past 10 years of being a marketer, retailer, and distributor of beauty and cosmetic products. In that time I've learned so much relating to the cosmetics industry. I've learned about its value chain, market dynamics, and its products and services. In addition, I have also developed skills and experience relating to sales, marketing, distribution, logistics, retail operations, and even product design and formulation. Oh, I almost forgot the business development and management skills that enable me to be able to set up a business from scratch and follow through until it's fully operational.

I read Mechanical Engineering but then went on to spend over 12 years as a banker. The sad day came when I was asked to leave because our bank was downsizing. After that experience, I decided to go into business for myself and try to explore my other skills and talents. It was a difficult and insecure period in my life and I had to make many difficult personal and career decisions. It cost me many friends and I sacrificed important relationships because of my choices.

Crazy about Tennis

Search for a way forward

After much soul searching I tried my hands on different small businesses but I found that none of these was challenging or exciting. They also didn't seem to be as lucrative as I had expected (or maybe I wasn't patient enough?) The worst thing was I wasn't making enough money to pay my bills or cover expenses and take care of my family.

                          

Things went from bad to worse. I spoke to an aunt of mine who lived in the United States. She offered to send me some cosmetics to sell in the hope that at least it would help to put some money in my pocket. We agreed to share the profit. I was skeptical because I had never really sold anything in my life by direct sales or networking. I had zero experience. However, there is no motivation like empty pockets so I started by reaching out to friends and acquaintances.

                  Relationships are Important

My Beauty Products Journey Begins

Surprisingly, in a few days, I had sold most of the products sent by my aunt. It included items like perfume, moisturizing lotion, bath soap, and makeup. I called up my aunt with the good news and she was amazed at how quickly I had sold my products. This led to her sending more products but most importantly I became fascinated by the industry and the opportunities it provided.

It was not long after this that I decided to go all in as a cosmetics retailer. I did a lot of research, developed a business plan, and started an apprenticeship with an established cosmetics retailer. I've been involved in cosmetics and beauty products ever since. 

I opened and managed my shops and stores. I also supplied products to large departmental stores and supermarkets. It's been an amazing journey filled with new and exciting experiences. You get to meet many wonderful people. I've gone to seminars, trade shows, training sessions, product launches, and even fashion shows.

How I Started My Blog

I started this blog several years ago as a way to gain knowledge and expertise. Each headline requires lots of research and study. It was like a super energized way of learning. The knowledge I gained was not only helpful in sales and marketing but it also gave me a wider perspective and greater appreciation for the industry. This blog was an important part of my growth and development as a cosmetics and beauty products marketer, retailer, and distributor.

I still remember the early days when I couldn't tell the difference between mascara and lipstick. Today some companies seek my advice and opinion when it comes to beauty products marketing and sales. It's quite humbling to realize just how far I have come but like the great Kobe Bryant once said "...It's not over yet!"

First to Beauty is a fitness

Sugar White Beauty Solutions Limited

My objective with Sugar White was to establish a retail products outlet and possibly go into wholesale and distribution. At the time I didn't realize the size of my undertaking and just how diverse and complicated the market was. However, my initial vision helped me to approach every segment of the Industry on equal terms and without bias. I gained an immense amount of knowledge as a result. Here is my simple breakdown of the Cosmetics and Beauty Industry.

Cosmetics and Beauty Industry is very wide and diverse. It consists of 5 distinct product segments:

1. Makeup

Makeup is the application of cosmetics to the face to enhance or alter one's appearance. Makeup includes foundation, concealer, eyeshadow, bronzer, mascara, lipstick, powder, and blush to mention just a few. Other uses of makeup include covering imperfections and creating different looks to compliment or contract one's moods and personality. Makeup is highly influenced by popular trends in fashion.

Some of the benefits of makeup are increased confidence, creativity, and self-expression

Some examples of Makeup brands are MAC, NARS, and Maybelline.

   

2. Hair Care

Hair care is the practice of maintaining, styling and enhancing the appearance, health, and texture of one's hair. Hair products are many and include lotions, gels, creams, sprays, shampoos, conditions, and various other items used to cleanse, style, protect and restore the condition of the hair. The various combinations of products combined with skilled stylists and other hair care professionals give the hair unique and sometimes dazzling appearances.  Some of the benefits of hair care are improved hair growth, reduced hair loss, increased shine and softness, and prevention of scalp problems.

Some examples of Hair Care brands are L'Oreal, Pantene, and Dove.  

 

  

3. Perfumes and Fragrances

Perfumes and Fragrances are fragrant products that are the result of the creative blending of aromatic substance in appropriate and distinct proportion These can then be applied to clothing, hair on the skin where it continues to permeate throughout the immediate environment. Perfumes are designed to be pleasant and attract favorable reactions and responses. Fragrances and perfumes can be classified as floral, woody, pungent, sweet, and spicy to name a few. Perfumes and fragrances can have various effects such as enhancing mood; attracting others; expressing personality; or evoking memories,

Some examples of Perfume and Fragrance brands are Chanel, Dior, and Gucci 

4. Skin Care

Skincare is the practice of taking care of our body's largest organ, the skin. This is done by using a wide range of products and product combinations plus various skin care routines and regimens. These are all dependent on the various skin types. Although no two people have the same type of skin, skin type can be broadly classified into dry, oily, and neutral. Skin care product types include moisturizers, cleansers, serums, sunscreen, face creams, exfoliators, toners, and facial masks. Skin care procedures include micro-blading, microdermabrasion, laser therapy, exfoliating, skin peels, and facials. Some of the benefits of skincare are improved skin health and appearance. 

Some examples of Skin Care brands are Clinique, Olay, Neutrogena, and The Ordinary.

5. Personal Care

Personal Care (or body care) products promote the general well-being and hygiene of the human body. It regularly overlaps with the 4 other groups but remains a distinct group in itself. Personal Care products include oral hygiene products like toothpaste and floss, grooming products for men, and private hygiene products for women. Others are toiletries, cleaning, and sanitation products like disinfectants and sanitizers. Personal care is important for a person’s dignity, health, and happiness. Some examples of  Personal Care brands are Colgate, Gillette, and Dove.

                Winning is a life's journey

Planning for the future

Presently I've decided to renew my commitment to the industry by refreshing my blog with new content and also updating existing posts and articles (old success formulas never fail) Hopefully I can also provide more value to my audience who appreciate honest and unbiased information on products and services. I will try to be more engaging, insightful, and succinct in the quality and quantity of information I provide.

Please feel free to make comments and ask questions. I promise to respond to as many as I possibly can. If all else fails you can contact me by email which will appear at the end of each post.

Family is everything 

Questions and Answers:

What is your niche and who is your target audience?

My inch is cosmetics and beauty products. My target audience are consumers.

What kind of beauty topics do you want to focus on?

I want to focus on retail and consumer products only.

Who are you writing for?

I'm writing for everyone who consumes beauty and cosmetics products and desires accurate information on these items

What can readers benefit from your content?

My audience are consumers that are interested in beauty and cosmetics. They can learn a lot about products basic benefits and applications. I try to follow events and activities within the local Industry and beyond.

How do your address concerns of your readers with regards to product authenticity, quality, pricing etc?

The majority of my audience desires a better user experience with beauty and cosmetics products. I advise them to consult experts such as cosmetologist or a dermatologist. I only provide basic information.

What can readers expect from your blog?

Readers can expect concise, honest, and entertaining content that adds value to their consumer experience.

What are some of your best or most popular posts?

It's really hard to choose my best posts but I will try and list 5 that come to mind below

How can readers join your community?

I'm working hard to update my presence on social media. Follow me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. See the links below.

Please make sure you don't go without leaving a comment. I would love to hear from you!

What's my email address?

It's sugarwhitebeauty@gmail.com

It means so much that you support my blog by reading the latest post. Also, check out top products and follow important discussion topics. Share our content with friends and relatives. We will try our very best to keep you informed and entertained.

Thanks so much!

Udo

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Seeds of Beauty Skin Lightening Soap

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Seeds Of Beauty Natural Skin Lightening Soap

What Product Is This?

This is Seeds Of Beauty Natural Skin Lightening Soap. It can be described as native African black soap infused with natural skin-lightening benefits.

What Does It Do For Your Skin? 

Seeds Of Beauty Natural Skin Lightening Soap combines all the natural benefits of native African black soap (called "Osun" by the Yoruba's of Western Nigeria where it originated) with natural skin-lightening benefits of carrot extracts, papaya extracts, honey, and lemon. 

African black soap native to Western Nigeria and much of Western Africa has become very popular all over the world for its natural cleansing benefits. It is especially popular in the United States where its sales have skyrocketed in recent years.

How Is It Made?

Unlike regular soap, it is not made with lye. Instead, it is traditionally made using natural organic plant raw materials like oil palm, plantain, or cocoa pods. The ashes of these materials provide a natural source of potassium hydroxide. Palm oil, coconut oil,  or Shea butter provide the natural oils that complete the specification to produce black soap. The fresh soap is then left untouched and allowed to set or cure for up to 2 weeks before use.

How Does It Work?

Unlike regular soaps Seeds Of Beauty Natural Skin Lightening soap does not contain lye. It deep cleanses the skin by removing dirt from deep inside the pores. Here are some its major ingredients and their benefits:

Palm bunch ash extracts are produced by roasting organic fiber from the palm tree. Traditionally this was the chaff leftovers from the palm oil extraction process in the local oil mills. This chaff would be burned to ash and used to produce local black soap. This ash is rich in vitamins and minerals. It also has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties which are beneficiary for healthy skin.

Shea Butter for Skincare

Shea butter is extremely popular in skincare today and needs little or no introduction. In Seeds of Beauty Natural Skin Lightening Soap, Shea butter is used as the fatty oil essential for producing the soap. The soap shares all the benefits of natural Shea such as its skin nourishing benefits, brightening, smoothening, and soothing ability. It's rich in fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals leaving the skin looking and feeling younger and fresher.

Papaya extracts are an effective skincare ingredient mostly because of the enzyme papain and beta-carotene. Papain enzyme is a natural exfoliant with antioxidant properties. Beta-carotene is an anti-oxidant responsible for the orange color in carrots and papaya. It's a natural skin-lightening agent and helps brighten skin tone.

Papaya extract for Skincare

Carrot extracts are effective in neutralizing and eliminating free radicals. Free radicals accelerate the aging process and contribute to a host of skin ailments and disorders such as spots, wrinkles, sagging, and acne. In addition to being rich in Vitamins E and Vitamin C, carrot extract (sometimes called Provitamin A) is also rich in beta-carotene an anti-oxidant that is responsible for its rich orange color. 

Honey is a very valuable addition to the ingredients list for Seeds Of Beauty Natural Skin Lightening Soap. It has skin brightening and anti-bacterial properties to mention a few.

Lemon extract is a powerful ingredient as it is loaded with the antioxidant Vitamin C which is essential in maintaining healthy glowing skin. In combination with honey, it can work wonders for the skin.

 

What Are Its Other Benefits?

Seeds Of Beauty Natural Skin Lightening Soap is well packaged and comes in a rugged plastic container. It has a plastic seal to guard against adulteration. It foams very well and has a light and pleasant fragrance.

How Much Does It Cost?

Seeds Of Beauty Natural Skin Lightening Soap costs in the range of N2,500 to N3,500 (which is the equivalent of  $2.5-3.5 USD)

What To Avoid

Seeds Of Beauty Natural Skin Lightning Soap is all-natural and gentle on the skin. However, no product is perfect for all skin types or for everyone. If you react to it's use please discontinue immediately. Also, products made with papaya extracts are not recommended for pregnant women.

 

Conclusion

Seeds Of Beauty Natural Skin Lightening Soap is your perfect choice for an all-natural yet gentle cleansing and brightening without the negative effects of harsh chemical agents in most retail soap and bath products. Give it a try today. Order here.

Always protect your skin from harsh sunlight whenever you go outdoors. This is even more important when you use skin-lightening products. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF50 or higher. Apply it regularly and generously especially when you are outdoors. Use your product as directed by its manufacturer.

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash (Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub)

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Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash

                                                                  

What Product Is This?

This is Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash (Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub). It's a foaming scrub that contains naturally derived Grapefruit extracts. It fights acne and clears breakouts with Salicylic acid.

The Package 

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash (Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub) is packaged in a transparent and pink-colored 198ml plastic squeeze tube with a flip cap. The tube is not sealed. 

The label has the ‘’Neutrogena’’ and the words ‘’Value Size’’ on the top right corner of the tube. The product ‘’Drug Facts’’ with detailed product description and ingredients appears on the reverse side. The product packaging is neat, attractive, and easily recognizable as a Neutrogena product. The packaging is excellent. 

The content is a clear transparent gel-like liquid with pink and white colored micro-particles floating about. It feels like liquid soap with a rough feel of a scrub. It has a strong smell of grapefruit.   

The Neutrogena Brand

N ineutrogena is an American brand owned by Johnson & Johnson one of the world’s leading manufacturers of cosmetics. Neutrogena products can be found in over 70 countries worldwide. Neutrogena is based in Los Angeles, California, USA.

 

What Does It Do For Your Skin

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash (Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub) is a foaming scrub with Salicylic acid as its active ingredient. It also has Grapefruit extracts with Vitamin C. Facial foaming scrubs are usually best when used 1-3 times weekly but this can be adjusted according to personal preferences.

More About Salicylic Acid

The benefits of Salicylic Acid are many. It is the preferred solution for simple cases of acne such as breakouts, black-heads and white-heads. It is a BHA or Beta Hydroxy Acid and this means that it is also a gentle exfoliate. If you have an oily skin type then Salicylic Acid is a good option as a solution since it is excellent at breaking down oil and penetrating the skin surface through pores. 

In addition, it removes dirt and particles from the skin with ease. It will leave the skin looking clean and clear. Finally, it will help calm the skin by reducing redness and inflammation.

    What To Avoid

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash (Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub) appears to be quite healthy and safe for most users. If you experience any discomfort when using any beauty or cosmetic products please discontinue immediately.

Always protect your skin from harsh sunlight whenever you go outdoors. This is even more important when you use skin-lightening products. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF50 or higher. Apply it regularly and generously especially when you are outdoors. Use your product as directed by its manufacturer.

How Much Does It Cost?

The average cost of Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash (Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub) ranges from N7,000-9,000 (or $7-9 USD) for a 198ml tube. Purchase it here.

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Beauty Products Review: Seeds Of Beauty Natural Bath Gommage & Scrub

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Post updated 1st Nov, 2023

Seeds of Beauty Natural Bath Gommage and Scrub

What Product Is This?

This is Seeds of Beauty Natural Bath Gommage and Scrub. It is an all-natural body scrub.

The Package

It's packaged in an opaque white plastic jar. The plastic used is extremely hard and does not break easily.

What Does It Do For Your Skin?

Most consumers are familiar with native African black soap also called Alata Samina. It has become a popular product in the Western beauty and cosmetics industry aside from its local popularity. Seeds of Beauty Natural Gommage & Scrub are made in a similar process. Like traditional African black soap, this product has natural deep cleansing benefits. 

Its listed ingredients include honey, lemon extract, and whole wheat to make for an active and rapid skin-lightening scrub.  Whole wheat is much more effective and gentle compared to apricot seed-based scrubs which are more common and does not break easily.

Important Ingredients

Honey is a very valuable addition to the list. Seeds of Beauty Natural Bath Gommage and Scrub contain honey to help achieve lighter skin tones. Also honey has anti-bacterial properties.

Lemon extract is very rich in anti-oxidants including Vitamin C which lightens the skin, protects against free radicals, and helps fight the visible signs of aging. Also lemon contains citric acid another anti-oxidant that promotes skin health by supporting a balanced skin surface pH and promoting exfoliation. 

Whole wheat has a host of skincare benefits. In this product, it serves primarily as an exfoliate. However, it also contains skin-nourishing zinc and vitamin E which is a gentle anti-oxidant. Whole wheat works effectively with the other ingredients to cleanse pores and leave the skin looking firm and healthy not break easily.

How Much Is It Priced?

Seeds of Beauty Natural Bath Gommage and Scrub are priced in retail outlets at N2,000-3,000 (which is equivalent to $2-3 USD).

What To Avoid

The active ingredients can cause sensitivity of the skin and darkening in the presence of harsh sunlight. Be careful to avoid over-exfoliation which can expose and damage the skin which is the body's natural barrier against the elements. It is preferable to exfoliate 2-3 times weekly. 

Exercise caution as with all skin-lightening products. Avoid harsh sunlight at all times. This product is not a facial scrub. We recommend the use of other products that are specifically formulated for the face.

Conclusion

We highly recommend Seeds of Beauty Natural Gommage and Scrub. It's effective as an all-natural, gentle body scrub. When used properly it can provide visible benefits with its cleansing and exfoliating properties. Give it a try today. Order it here.

Always protect your skin from harsh sunlight whenever you go outdoors. This is even more important when you use skin-lightening products. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF50 or higher. Apply it regularly and generously especially when you are outdoors. Use your product as directed by its manufacturer.