The shea tree grows in the Savannah Zones ( Northern Region, Upper East Region, Upper West Region) as the climate in those regions are favourable for shea tree growth. Shea butter is a natural fat extracted from the nuts of the shea tree, which is native to West Africa. The butter is obtained by crushing, …
Cocoa in Ghana dates back to the late 19th century when it was introduced by Tetteh Quarshie. He is said to have acquired cocoa beans from Fernando Po Island (now Bioko Island) in Equatorial Guinea, where he had travelled to work as a blacksmith. Upon his return to Ghana, Tetteh Quarshie established a cocoa plantation …
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Our world is full of cheap, commercialized products that are overhyped and misrepresented. The glowing skin and shining hair you see in commercials are most often photoshopped, but the ingredients tell the real story. Harsh chemicals and cheap fillers are rampant. If you want to truly nourish and care for your skin, hair, and body, …
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The History Many of the beautiful and powerful ingredients are found only in Africa, and they have a much deeper and longer-standing history than you may think. Shea butter, for example, dates back to the times of Cleopatra, who supposedly used it prolifically. Before it became a common skincare ingredient, it was used for medical …
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