Akua Wood

Bio

As a native of Ghana (West Africa), I have grown up using natural products such as Sheabutter. The passion I have for using sheabutter originates from experiencing its moisturising and healing properties and I believe that it is quite simply a unique natural ingredient in skincare.

OUR BRANDS:
Cioccolatina: Established in November 2002 to provide you the customer, handmade natural toiletries which are gentle to the skin as well as providing moisturising qualities. My love of unrefined sheabutter is reflected in the range of products.
AkuaWood: Established in February 2004 to offer quality supplies sourced directly from farmers/producers or through community projects.
AshantiGirl: Established in October 2008 to show my love of beads and offer unique designs to suit every skin tone and pocket.


Sheabutter Cottage is dedicated to using natural ingredients and producing the finest quality products for the benefit of all customers. As part of this process, we operate a strict regime of ethical action and awareness based on:

* The use of only natural products from traceable sources using sustainable farming methods.
* NOT using chemical additives in our products thereby ensuring the customer uses wholly natural products to the benefit of their skin and well being.
* NO testing on animals.
* The use of products which have had no child labour in any part of the supply chain.
* Truth in labelling.
* A fair price paid for all ingredients and reflected in a reasonable scale price for our customers.
* Financial support to farmers’ co-operatives supplying the bulk of our raw materials
We believe in empowering men & women
We believe in ethical trading
We believe in supporting communities
We believe in helping to make poverty history!