Zaphira’s curl-loving spray earns spot in UAE’s first data-driven clean beauty report, redefining what clean haircare looks like in the Middle East
Zaphira Nature, the first UAE-born brand dedicated to clean, natural care for textured and curly hair, has been named one of the UAE’s leading clean beauty brands in the inaugural GlowTerra Clean Icons 2025 Report, published this October to honour Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Zaphira’s No.6 Curl Refresh Spray, developed for curly and textured hair, was selected in the Haircare Haven category, spotlighting products that deliver results without compromise.
Compiled by GlowTerra Clean Beauty, the region’s first clean-only beauty retailer, this first-of-its-kind report celebrates 48 winning products across eight categories, all chosen through real customer trial, repeat purchases, and retail performance. Zaphira Nature is among a select group of regional brands recognised for redefining the clean beauty standard in the Middle East.
Hanane Bouchouicha-Sykora, Founder, Zaphira Nature, said, “We created Zaphira to fill a gap we felt ourselves — clean, conscious haircare that actually works for textured and curly hair. Being recognised in the GlowTerra Clean Icons list isn’t just a proud moment for our team, it’s a sign that the region is ready to embrace a broader, more inclusive definition of clean beauty. We’re especially honoured that this recognition is based on real customer love and repeat purchases — that kind of trust means everything.”
GlowTerra’s Clean Icons initiative marks a new benchmark in transparency and consumer trust. Unlike traditional industry awards, there are no sponsorships or paid placements — every product included met rigorous clean criteria and earned its place based on customer behaviour and GlowTerra’s proprietary Clean Ratings system. Zaphira’s Curl Refresh Spray is listed as Essential Clean, meaning it is free from parabens, phthalates, sulfates (SLS), and formaldehyde releasers.
“We’re thrilled to see Zaphira Nature among the GlowTerra UAE Clean Icon winners for 2025, standing alongside top global brands. Their ritual-based approach and deep understanding of the UAE consumer make for clean, effective, and beautifully aromatic products,” said Mamta Lakhiani-Laungani, Co-Founder, GlowTerra Clean Beauty.
As clean beauty continues to grow in relevance, particularly in health-conscious and ingredient-aware communities across the Gulf, Zaphira Nature’s inclusion in the Clean Icons list affirms its position as a trusted, homegrown alternative — particularly for customers seeking effective, safe solutions for textured hair.
