Baraka Blogs
What Is Cocoa Butter? Cocoa butter is a natural and luxurious ingredient with a captivating origin. Derived from cocoa beans, the very source of the beloved chocolate, cocoa butter is a rich and creamy fat known for its moisturizing and nourishing properties. Beyond its delectable association with confectionery, cocoa
- August 30, 2023
- 4 min read
What Is Cocoa Butter? Cocoa butter is a natural and luxurious ingredient that has captured the hearts of both skincare enthusiasts and chocolate lovers alike. Derived from cocoa beans, the same source of the beloved sweet treat, cocoa butter is a rich and creamy fat with numerous beneficial properties
- August 15, 2023
- 4 min read
What Is African Black Soap? African Black Soap, also known as Alata Samina, is a traditional soap that originates from West Africa. It has been used for centuries by various African communities for its natural and beneficial properties. This soap is made from a combination of locally harvested plants and ingredients
- August 02, 2023
- 5 min read
What Is Shea Butter Shea butter is a natural skincare ingredient derived from the nuts of the shea tree. It is known for its moisturizing and nourishing properties. Rich in fatty acids, vitamins A and E, and antioxidants, shea butter deeply hydrates and softens the skin. It forms a protective barrier, preventing moistu
Shea butter is known to have moisturizing and skin-healing properties that can help improve the appearance of hyperpigmentation. However, it's important to note that results may vary and using shea butter alone may not be enough to fully treat hyperpigmentation.
- March 30, 2023
- 4 min read
Compare Shea Butter and Vaseline: Petroleum jelly has come under criticism in recent years for its petroleum-based ingredients, which some people may prefer to avoid for environmental or health reasons. Shea butter is a natural alternative to Vaseline in that it provides many of the same benefits as petroleum jelly, but is made from natural ingredients rather than petroleum.
- March 09, 2023
- 4 min read
The short answer is yes, you can use shea butter on tattoos. Shea Butter's anti-inflammatory and healing properties make it a great option for healing and keeping tattooed skin hydrated.
- February 16, 2023
- 3 min read
We are often asked, Why is African Black Soap called Black Soap?
The most common answer is that it is because of the dark colour given from the ash of locally harvested plants and peels that are used to create natural sodium hydroxide, which breaks the molecules of the oils and butters apart and bonds with them to create a new compound called Soap!
The most common answer is that it is because of the dark colour given from the ash of locally harvested plants and peels that are used to create natural sodium hydroxide, which breaks the molecules of the oils and butters apart and bonds with them to create a new compound called Soap!
- October 08, 2022
- 2 min read
Red Palm Oil is great in body butters and skin and hair formulations, bringing many benefits and so easy to work with.
And no, using it doesn’t mean you are destroying rainforest and obliterating Orangutans, especially when you use Baraka Red Palm Oil, sustainably produced and sourced from small scale farmers in Ghana. Check this blog if you want more detail: Why Baraka Palm Oil is Sustainable.- September 13, 2022
- 3 min read