Practical, honestly-written guides to African botanical ingredients: from what they are and how to formulate with them, to sourcing, pricing, testing and import documentation. Browse by topic below.

For brands & formulators

Wholesale & buying: Suppliers, bulk pricing per kg, MOQs, samples, lead times, private label and direct-trade sourcing.
Quality & compliance: Certificates of analysis, heavy-metal, pesticide and microbiology testing, cosmetic vs food grade, INCI names and import documentation.
Ingredient guides: What each botanical is, how its forms and grades differ, and how to formulate with it.
Founder guides: Building a natural hair or skincare brand on authentic African ingredients.
Sourcing stories: The named cooperatives and regions behind every ingredient we supply.

For everyday use

Hair care: Routines, DIY recipes and how-to guides for chebe, ambunu, shea butter and more.
Wellness & recipes: Ways to use moringa, hibiscus, spirulina and cocoa in food and drink.

Ready to source?

Browse the shop for retail and sample sizes, or request a wholesale quote for bulk orders direct from the cooperatives.