Since recent activities that have occurred in Afghanistan, there have been several speculations with regards to several industries over there.

The cosmetic industry has a past of not being accepted by the Taliban, which has lead to slower growth in the cosmetics products in that region of the world.

Under the influence of the US Government, and several other countries that have tried to establish resources in the region, there was a steady growth of health care, transportation, and entertainment industry.

Several companies were established in the past decade concerning the cosmetic industry. After searching on the internet, there are references to several websites, which cater to cosmetic products in the region. Also, some of them had manufacturing units in Kabul, where right now the Taliban has gained full control.

Some of the Companies that are from Afghanistan are;

1. AIH Co Ltd (Herat Bazar in Kandhar) - Products/Services include Anti-Aging Creams, Brush Cleansers, Eye Makeup, Eyeliners, Lip Liners, etc.
2. Aziz Ahmadi Trading Co, Ltd (Kabul) - Products/Services include Anti-Aging Creams, Eye Makeup.
3. Elite Cosmetics (Kabul) - Products/Services include Acne Treatment Products, Anti-Aging Creams, Baby Brushes, Baby Creams, etc.

There are several other companies as well, which are into cosmetic industries which you can know more about by checking references at the end of this article.

How much established is Cosmetic Industry in Afghanistan?
Well, as an outsider, we can consider that most of the cosmetic products will not be available over there. Cosmetic products will be limited to body care and health care like that of Soaps, and Medicinal Creams.

The Healthcare system in Afghanistan is not well-developed as other countries and there are fewer cosmetic companies, which will be allowed to produce cosmetic products in the new rule.

Opportunities for Cosmetics
Although it seems casual for all of us to talk about cosmetic products and services around the world, it might not be the same for the citizens of Afghanistan.

There are strict rules with regards to how one can appear in public. Some of the opportunities come in the form of Beard Oils, as ethnic tribes support unshaven faces.

Also, hair products will be in demand over there as well.

From which countries are people delivering cosmetic products in that region?
There is a website with the name Afghanistans.com, where people have shared listings, and companies or traders from India, Pakistan, and even Nigeria are doing trade and delivering products in that region.

But it remains a question about how much they will be able to trade in today's circumstances.

Freedom of Choice
Many people around the world believe any cosmetic change is a fundamental human right of freedom of choice. Several websites also depict people getting cosmetic surgeries and other procedures, by which they express their freedom of choice.

References;
1. Booming Cosmetic Surgery Industry - Freedom of Choice
2. Cosmetic Companies List