Dr. Hauwa Onize Badanga

Dr. Hauwa Onize Badanga is a medical doctor, aesthetic practitioner and co-founder of Sufte Skin, a Nigerian skincare brand created to make effective, quality skincare more accessible to everyday consumers. With a background in medicine and medical aesthetics, Hauwa brings a clinical and consumer-focused perspective to the beauty industry. Through Sufte Skin, she is passionate about bridging the gap between evidence-informed skincare and products that are practical, accessible and relevant to the realities of African consumers. Her work sits at the intersection of skincare, consumer education and beauty entrepreneurship, with a particular interest in helping people understand their skin and make better-informed choices about the products they use. As a founder, Hauwa is especially passionate about building brands that earn customer trust beyond the first purchase—through product efficacy, transparency, education and consistently delivering real value.