4C Hair Wash Routine With Only African Ingredients
A complete 4C hair wash day routine using only natural African ingredients, no silicones, no sulfates, no synthetic fragrance.
Zinsou Gislain
Zinsou Gislain is the founder of Essential Care Plus. Born and raised in northern Benin, he has spent over a decade building direct-trade relationships with African botanical cooperatives across Chad, Benin, and West Africa. He splits his time between Albuquerque, NM and sourcing trips across the region.
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