Nku Naturals, a company based in Tema, Ghana, is celebrating their founder’s commitment to Ghanaian heritage and sustainable development. They want to emphasize that the raw shea butter/skin care brand was founded by a Ghanaian native who moved to Canada at the age of 12, where she completed her education and established a successful career. However, she never forgot her homeland and two decades later, she decided to return when the Ghanaian president launched the “year of return” initiative in 2019, which was the 400th year after enslaved Africans arrived in America. She did return to Ghana and started Nku Naturals, which is a company that sources ingredients directly from Ghanaian communities to support their livelihoods and help with the country’s sustainable development.
A spokesperson for Nku Naturals says, “At Nku Naturals, we believe in the power of collaboration and empowering local communities. We work hand-in-hand with Ghanaian farmers, artisans, and producers, ensuring fair trade practices and promoting economic growth. By sourcing our ingredients directly from these communities, we support their livelihoods and contribute to the sustainable development of Ghana.”
Shea butter is a rich and creamy substance that is extracted from the nuts of the African shea tree. It has become popular as a result of its natural moisturizing and healing characteristics. Thus, it has become a favorite of skincare enthusiasts. However, choosing the appropriate shea butter cleanser is vital. It needs to have pure, unrefined shea butter as its primary ingredient to provide the full spectrum of benefits.
Meanwhile, another important natural ingredient they use in some of their skincare products is Ghana cocoa butter. This is a natural and edible fat that is extracted from cocoa beans, which are the seeds of the cacao tree, with scientific name Theobroma cacao. It has the distinctive ability to melt at body temperature, which makes it ideal for various kinds of cosmetic and skincare applications. It is in solid form at room temperature, but it is converted into a rich, silky oil when applied to the skin, thus providing deep hydration and nourishment for the skin.
It is the moisturizing characteristics of cocoa butter that has gained the interest of the skincare industry. It contains a significant amount of vitamins, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids. It has also been found to penetrate the skin deeply, which allows the skin to become supple, soft, and rejuvenated. Such characteristics have made cocoa butter a favored ingredient of many skincare products, such as moisturizers, lotions, body creams, and lip balms.
The primary components of cocoa butter are different kinds of fatty acids, such as oleic acid, palmitic acid, and stearic acid. Palmitic acid provides the skin-nourishing and moisturizing characteristics while stearic acid enable it to be in solid form at room temperature. It also contains the antioxidants vitamin E and polyphenols. Antioxidants may help in protecting the skin from free radical damage and oxidative stress.
It also contains phytosterols that provide its anti-inflammatory characteristics and can help soothe and calm the skin when it gets irritated. Meanwhile, its polyphenols have been observed to enhance skin elasticity, boost collagen production, and offer anti-aging benefits. Its vitamin K content has also been found to decrease the appearance of bruises and dark circles on the skin. Lastly, squalene is a natural emollient found in cocoa butter that may help in enhancing the skin’s moisture balance.
Nku Naturals is a company based in Tema, Ghana, that offers skin care products like African black soap, which is made from natural ingredients. All products offered by the company are made from natural ingredients, which are all sourced out from Ghana. They are focused on a number of factors to different themselves from other skin care companies. These include authenticity and quality, sustainable practices, and focus on natural beauty. They are inviting everyone to join their journey of celebrating Ghanaian heritage, embracing the power of natural ingredients, and empowering communities.
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Those who are interested in learning more about the skin care products offered by Nku Naturals can visit their website or contact them through the telephone or by email.
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For more information about Nku Naturals, contact the company here:
Nku Naturals
Vanessa Kwao
+233 55 800 4489
jesse@nkunaturals.com
G4 Oyster Avenue, Community 5, Tema, Ghana
