Zaron Cosmetics
Africa's leading cosmetics brand built for women of colour.
Zaron Cosmetics was conceived in Leeds, UK in 2010 and launched manufacturing operations in Lagos, Nigeria in 2011. The brand produces high-quality, affordable makeup and skincare formulated specifically for African skin tones, distributed through over 25 franchise outlets and 1,000+ distributors across Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. Zaron has expanded to eight African countries and maintains a strict no animal testing policy.
- Type
- brand seeking distribution
- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Founded
- 2011
- Website
- zaroncosmetics.com
- Categories
- Skincare & Cosmetics, Personal Care
- Markets
- Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Egypt, Morocco
Verified facts
- sanctions-clear (green), checked 2026-08-13 OpenSanctions
- debarment-clear (green), checked 2026-08-13 OpenSanctions
- domain-registered (green), checked 2026-08-13 Domain registry record
Claimed certifications
- Good Manufacturing Practice
Import rules for these goods
- Cosmetic products must be notified in the EU Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP) before being placed on the EU market. European Commission (CPNP)
- For the US market, MoCRA requires cosmetic facility registration and product listing with the FDA. US FDA (MoCRA)