Leila Lopes is the new face of Natures Gentle Touch

Published: 30-Mar-2016
Hair Care

Former Miss Universe takes on brand ambassador role

Natures Gentle Touch has named former Miss Universe winner Leila Lopes as its new brand ambassador. The Angolan model and 2011 title winner was selected to help the Recare Cosmetics-owned brand expand its reach in African countries.

Lopes will also represent Hairsavvy, a South African hair care brand acquired by Recare in 2004.

Chika Ikenga, Founder and Managing Director at Recare Cosmetics, said: “Our appointment of Leila Lopes is part of a continuing broad effort by Recare to grow our footprint in Africa. Her ambassadorship reflects our company’s commitment to bringing our world class hair and scalp care solutions closer to women in Africa. She is truly the definition of today’s ‘Nature’s Gentle Touch woman’ – her magnetic personality is confident, soulful and gutsy.”

Natures Gentle Touch has previously worked with other African Style icons including former Miss World Agbani Darego and winner of the first M-Net Face of Africa Oluchi Onweagba.

Recare Cosmetics currently owns three brands: Natures Gentle Touch, Hairsavvy and Non-Stop.

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