African Roots
Butters, oils, and botanicals with deep roots across the African continent: shea, black soap, baobab, and their kin.

African Black Soap
Sky Organics
A traditional West African cleansing bar made from plantain or cocoa-pod ash blended with plant oils and shea butter.
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Argan Oil
Kate Blanc Cosmetics
A prized golden oil pressed from the kernels of the Moroccan argan tree, used for hair and skin.
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Baobab Oil
powbab
A light, fast-absorbing oil pressed from the seeds of the African baobab tree, used for skin and hair.
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Castor Oil
Heritage Store
A thick, glossy oil from castor beans, used for hair, skin, and traditional packs.
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Hibiscus
Mi Nature
Dried hibiscus flower, traditionally ground to a powder and used as a hair-strengthening mask and rinse.
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Jamaican Black Castor Oil
Tropic Isle Living
A dark, roasted-bean castor oil traditionally made in Jamaica and prized for hair and scalp care.
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Palm Kernel Oil
A firm white oil pressed from the seed kernel of the oil palm, distinct from red palm fruit oil.
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Red Palm Oil
100% Naturals
An unrefined orange-red cooking oil pressed from the fruit of the African oil palm, naturally rich in carotenoids.
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Shea Butter
Better Shea Butter
A rich nut butter pressed from the African shea tree, used for generations to soften and protect skin and hair.
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