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A little peak at a ripe cocoa pod that's ready for harvest. 😍 To learn how to purchase our Organic Cocoa Butter, simply send us a DM.

Team Work makes the Dream Work! It's the start of another work week here at Sokoo Natural and we're so grateful to all of our clients who are making a difference in our community with each purchase. When you purchase our traditionally handcrafted Raw Organic Shea Butter, you're not only receiving a high quality product, you're contributing to our hardworking community here in Northern Ghana. To learn how to bulk order, please send us a DM. We'd love to help.

Looking for that one amazing secret ingredient that will supercharge your next beauty formulation? Look no further than the oil of the tree of life, Baobab Oil! Virgin organic baobab oil is widely used in the personal care and cosmetic industry to manufacture lip balms, skin moisturizing lotions, face and wrinkle reducing creams, and bar soaps. Baobab fruit has been nicknamed the "superfruit" due to its naturally occurring levels of Omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and vitamin C, making it a favorable ingredient in topical skincare formulations. It's benefits include moisturizing hair and skin, preventing water loss from the skin, improving skin texture and elasticity, repairing the skin's barrier and reducing inflammation. For more information on how it can be used in formulation or to learn how to order in bulk, kindly send us a DM. We'd love to help!

You may know Shea Butter, but how well do you know it’s lighter-weight, but even more potent sibling, Shea Oil? While both boast of the same amazing benefits of being deeply nourishing and moisturizing to hair, the difference is that Shea Oil is more concentrated as it holds the nourishing actives that is obtained from shea butter during the filtration process. Unlike shea butter, shea oil doesn’t leave behind a waxy feel, making it suitable for all hair types, especially finer hair and powerful enough to repair and hydrate the driest strands without buildup. Send us a DM to learn how to purchase in bulk.

The one great thing about Sokoo Natural Shea Butter is that it’s not just handcrafted... Each nut is hand-picked for excellence and sustainability.

Shea trees are extremely valuable to the community, they provide food, fuel and of course shea butter. For this reason we do not forcibly pick the shea fruit. Only fallen fruit is collected and after roasting, nuts that are not grade A quality are removed to be used for fuel. It’s a very time consuming process, but worth it because our rich creamy butters are unmatched!

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The traditional methods of producing Shea Butter here at Sokoo Natural is sustainable in a few ways.

1. Because the team is made up of the members of the community to which this tradition belongs, the profits directly impact the lives of the women and children of the community in a way that’s not likely when it comes to factory made brands.

2. The quality of shea butter produced through traditional methods is also of higher quality since it’s not not chemically extracted.

3. Handmade or handcrafted shea butter is also more sustainable because at each stage, the waste is used for either fuel or for other products. For instance, the impurities that are skimmed off the top during the boiling process (shown here) is commonly used for fuel in lanterns or as the base to create blacksoap, another amazing skincare product.

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Yellow Shea is often preferred because it’s the rawest form of Shea Butter. It hasn’t undergone any refinement so it contains all the natural nutrients of the Karite nut and has a powerful sweet, nutty aroma. Although it takes a bit more effort to melt, it lasts longer on the skin and hair so it’s seen as a superior moisture sealing agent.

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Drying the shea nuts is one of the most important steps in producing Shea Butter. Here, a member of our team is using a roaster to dry the shea nuts. Using a roaster is one of the ways we ensure consistent quality while creating a much safer working environment for our team.

The freshly crushed shea nuts must be roasted to prepare them to release the oils, but traditional methods are dangerous and extremely labour intensive. It involved having a large pot over an open fire and having to stand close while stirring constantly. The stirrer would be at risk of inhaling smoke and getting burnt. Furthermore, some areas would be missed in the stir, preventing the oils from being released fully.

The roaster, pictured here, allows for a much smoother process for the team and a smoother, richer consistency of our Pure Unrefined Shea Butter. To learn how you can bulk order, send us a DM.

From Bean To Butter! When you purchase raw, unrefined Cocoa Butter from Sokoo Natural, you're purchasing a 100% handcrafted product that's ethically harvested in northern Ghana. Each step of the process is handled by us to ensure consistent quality and sustainability. We are Fair Trade Certified so that means that our production is optimized to improve the lives of our workers and other locals, and to protect the environment.

In recent years, African Black Soap has reached “holy grail” skincare status worldwide, and for good reason. Unlike the synthetic soaps you find at the drugstore, our authentic black soap is handmade from plant-based ingredients here in Ghana. Here are a few more reasons why it's the ultimate beauty buy:

- It's antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory
- It helps soothe irritation
- It helps fight acne
- It helps reduce fine lines, wrinkles and signs of photoaging
- It helps reduce hyperpigmentation
- It prevents razor burn and related rashes
- It is a natural exfoliant
- It balances oily skin types
- And is safe for all skin types

Thinking about formulating a product with our Raw African Black Soap or making a bulk order? Send us a DM, we'd love to chat.

Baobob Oil is one of the best-kept secret ingredients in the beauty industry. It's known to provide amazing benefits to both hair and skin when used on it's own, as well as when used to enhance formulations. Want to know more about how our Boabab Oil can be used to formulate amazing, high quality cosmetic products? Send us a DM, we'd love to help.

FUN FACT! : The Shea Tree grows for almost 200 years and produces food, medicine, charcoal and of course, Shea Butter. It's one of Africa's most valuable resources but it's mostly known throughout the world for it's cosmetic benefit.

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5 Reasons Why Baobab Oil Is Liquid Gold!

1. It's an excellent slip-agent that aids in detangling hair.
2. It is an emollient that provides hydration without clogging pores.
3. It does anti-aging wonders for skin by fighting free radicals.
4. It regenerates and repairs damaged hair, while soothing and healing itchy, irritated scalp.
5. It adds gloss and shine to your tresses while sealing in moisture.

Interested in including this amazing oil in your formulation? Send us a DM, we'd love to chat.

Thinking about formulating a product with Cocoa Butter? It's definitely an ingredient you should consider. Here's why!

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Let's talk about Antioxidants and Skincare! It is one of the amazing properties found in Cocoa Butter and a major player when it comes to achieving amazing skin. Antioxidants slow down the natural aging process of skin, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, reduces inflammation, aids skin repair, brightens skin tone, reduces the appearance of dark spots and scars and may even help to prevent skin cancer. Naturally, Cocoa Butter is a great ingredient to include in skin creams, lotions, butters and lip care products. If you're interested in bulk ordering our pure Cocoa Butter to formulate a product of your own, kindly send us a DM. We would love to help.

Are you new to the wonder of Baobab Oil? Extracted from the fruit of The Tree of Life, it should be no shocker that it's benefits range from anti-aging, to hair thickening to treating inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

It contains all three omega fatty acids: omega 3, 6 and 9, as well as some rare fatty acids and a host of vitamins like A, D, E and K, as well as dihydrosterculic acid, malvalic acid, arachidic acid, linoleic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, and stearic acid.

Curious to learn how you can use Baobab Oil to enhance your formulations? Send us a DM, we'd love to assist.

The process of extracting cocoa butter is simple, but requires a lot of patience and care. Here, we are drying the beans to remove moisture. The cocoa beans are spread out under the sun for up to 5 or 6 days. At this stage they begin to release a rich chocolatey aroma. With proper drying, roasting and fermenting, our cocoa butter also achieves a sharp flavour profile that can be used for both sweet and savory recipes.

Interested in bulk ordering our Cocoa Butter for your cosmetic or culinary needs? Send us a DM, we’d love to chat.

Are you thinking about formulating a product with Shea Butter? In it's raw, unrefined form, Shea Butter is pure magic. Take a look at some of its many benefits and uses:

🌰 It’s safe for ALL skin types
🌰 It’s moisturizing
🌰 It absorbs easily into skin without the oily finish
🌰 It’s anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial and antifungal
🌰 It may help prevent acne
🌰 It helps boost collagen production
🌰 It helps promote cell regeneration
🌰 It reduces the appearance of scarring, fine lines and wrinkles
🌰 Offers added sun protection, soothes sunburn and other skin burns
🌰Prevents hair breakage and helps treat dandruff
🌰Helps promote wound healing and soothes insect bites
🌰Helps soothe eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis
🌰Helps relieve arthritis pain and soothe muscle soreness
🌰May help relieve nasal congestion

To learn how to bulk order Sokoo Natural Raw, Unrefined Shea Butter, please send us a DM. We'd love to help.

In Africa, shea means "life". It’s also known as "Women's Gold", not only because of it’s sometimes golden yellow shade but also because of how it has improved the lives of many women in Africa. It’s not only a major source of income, but the production process itself fosters a sense of community, accomplishment and hope among them.

Producing handcrafted shea butter is a lot of work. There are twenty steps in the harvesting of shea butter from gathering to depulping, blanching, drying ,roasting, grinding ,cooking and packaging. But our all-woman team takes pride in coming together to create one of the most prized butters on Earth.

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At every stage of producing our Shea Butter, we maintain the traditions that have been passed down in our community for centuries. Our handcrafted method is still the best because there is no need for chemicals or synthetic agents to be added to during the extraction phase. The result is the highest quality of rich, creamy and nourishing Raw Unrefined Shea Butter.

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The traditional methods of handcrafting Shea Butter have been passed down from woman to woman for generations. It has always been an important source of income for women in the community and it continues to be so to this day. When you purchase Sokoo Natural Shea Butter, you are making a direct impact on the lives of these women.

You may have heard of the Tree of Life, but have you seen it’s fruit? The Baobab Fruit produces a rich oil which has various uses, from cooking to hair care to skincare. Clinical studies prove that the omega-3 fatty acids in baobab oil have several health benefits for the skin including moisture retention, improved texture and elasticity, reduced inflammation and quick repair.

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The benefits of Raw African Black Soap are many. Whether you use it on it's own or include it as an ingredient in your product, it packs a powerful punch.

🌱It’s antibacterial and antifungal
🌱It’s safe for all skin types
🌱It’s moisturizing
🌱It won’t make your skin oily
🌱It helps soothe irritation
🌱It’s anti-inflammatory
🌱It helps fight acne
🌱It may help reduce fine lines
🌱It protects against photoaging
🌱It helps improve skin texture
🌱It helps prevent razor burn and rashes
🌱It may help reduce hyperpigmentation

Interested in learning how you can bulk order our all-natural black soap? Send us a DM (click link in bio?) to speak to a member of our team.

benefits of Raw African Black Soap are many. Whether you use it on it's own or include it as an ingredient in your product, it packs a powerful punch.

🌱It’s antibacterial and antifungal
🌱It’s safe for all skin types
🌱It’s moisturizing
🌱It won’t make your skin oily
🌱It helps soothe irritation
🌱It’s anti-inflammatory
🌱It helps fight acne
🌱It may help reduce fine lines
🌱It protects against photoaging
🌱It helps improve skin texture
🌱It helps prevent razor burn and rashes
🌱It may help reduce hyperpigmentation

Interested in learning how you can bulk order our all-natural black soap? Send us a DM (click link in bio?) to speak to a member of our team.

This amazing fruit produces 2 World Wonders... chocolate, and of course the creamy, rich, nourishing Cocoa Butter produced here at Sokoo Natural!

From harvesting the fruit, till the moment it reaches your hands, we ensure that the quality of our Cocoa Butter is unrivaled!

Here's a glimpse of a day's work for the women on our production team.

We are so proud to be 100% Hand-crafted by the Community. Shea butter has been a mainstay in Ghanain culture for hundreds of years and one of our major contributions to the world. We pride ourselves in maintaining traditional methods of production so that the quality of our Shea Butter is on par with the one our forefathers enjoyed.

The rich, creamy consistency can only be accomplished by ensuring that our products are 100% natural and untainted by additives, such as palm oil.

Interested in learning how you can purchase our unrefined Yellow and Ivory Shea Butter? Send us a DM, we’d love to chat!

At Sokoo Natural, all our Shea Butter is 100% handcrafted, all natural and made with care. Pictured here is one of our team members using the traditional Ghanain method to mill the roasted shea nuts into a paste form. The end result is the rich fluffy shea butter you know and love. Our pure, unrefined Yellow Shea Butter is made from ONE ingredient and that is the extract of the African
Borututu Tree. This means it’s packed with all the soothing and healing properties of the shea butter that has been used by African natives for centuries.

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