Skin Gourmet

Skin Gourmet Limited is a Ghanaian natural skincare company founded by Violet Awo Amoabeng on October 9, 2014. The company's inception was catalyzed by Amoabeng's personal experience; after suffering from a persistent lip irritation, she found rapid healing using raw shea butter. This discovery prompted her to explore the potential of Ghana's indigenous botanicals, not just for skincare, but as a vehicle for economic empowerment within local communities. With an initial investment of just $45 (equivalent to 145 Ghanaian Cedis), Amoabeng, who holds an MBA and has a background in business, accounting, and finance, launched the company from Accra, Ghana.

The business operates on a principle of creating raw, handmade skincare products sourced from the wilds of Ghana, which are so pure they are edible. This core concept addresses a market need for unadulterated, high-quality skincare free from preservatives, parabens, and artificial fragrances. Skin Gourmet's business model is vertically integrated, focusing on sourcing raw materials directly from local Ghanaian producers, processing them with both traditional and modern techniques, and finishing the products in-country. This approach ensures that economic benefits are retained locally, creating jobs and fostering a sustainable and ethical supply chain. The company markets its products to health-conscious consumers globally, with distribution across Africa, Asia, Europe, and North and South America.

Skin Gourmet's product line includes edible butters, oils, scrubs, masks, and soaps, with hero ingredients like shea butter, baobab, moringa, and cocoa. A key differentiator is the product's purity and the use of traditional Ghanaian methods that maintain the ingredients' raw form and efficacy. Formulations are intentionally simple, often containing seven or fewer ingredients. The brand's tagline, "RAW. PURE. WILD.," encapsulates its commitment to natural, unaltered products. The company also emphasizes sustainable practices, including eco-friendly packaging and a jar-return program for discounts. This model of local production for global export has demonstrated significant growth, positioning Ghana as a competitive player in the international skincare industry.

Keywords: natural skincare, edible skincare, raw ingredients, Ghanaian botanicals, shea butter, Violet Awo Amoabeng, sustainable beauty, ethical sourcing, community empowerment, wild-sourced, preservative-free, fair trade, handmade cosmetics, African beauty, social enterprise, local production, export-focused, clean beauty, baobab oil, moringa oil