Beauty: Akoma at Exclusive Roots

"When sourcing their products Akoma purchase them from fair trade organizations in Africa. What does fair trade mean? Fair Trade means that the women co-operatives and suppliers making the products are paid at a fair rate and are provided with a pension plan, vacation, sick and family leave and overtime." Exclusive Roots

If you are after African Black Soap or real [raw] organic unrefined Shea butter, -take a look at Exclusive Root's website. The above yummy products are both made in Ghana, -by the, 'Akoma Women's Co operative' and are organic, free from dyes and fragrances. The shea butter is processed from nuts gathered from the karite tree grown in the northern region of Ghana. It is wonderful, contains vitamins A and E, leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth, -and makes an excellent moisturiser. It can be used to heal cracked, aged and damaged skin (£6.50).

The Soap is good for sensitive skin [it does not contain any; chemicals, preservatives, colour enhancers or fragrances] -and is coveted for its natural healing properties (£3.50). For more information about Exclusive Roots; to order, -or to enquire about wholesale orders [they have a minimum order of £50 policy -and for orders over £250, they provide free postage and packing] -or to receive a free 10ml sample of organic Shea butter [or coconut oil], please visit: http://exclusiveroots.com/home.html

Why not visit them at their store in Leamington Spa at:
Exclusive Roots
45 Park Street, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4QN Tel: 01926 258505
P.s Exclusive Roots also sells gorgeous dresses by Global Mamas -see the lovely dresses below (please read my past article, entitled -Global Mamas)- I believe the model in the photographs is Mirash Davies.

Beauty: Hair Masque -inspired by Ghana

“Our Logo -The Sankofa Bird represents the philosophy that you must look back to the past to understand how to look forward to the future. Africa is the cradle of humankind, and the traditional homeland for many African Americans. The Sankofa Bird inspires us to learn about those rituals so we can better understand what we want our future to be.” Ms Almond Summers (the founder of Africa's Garden)

The 'Adinkra Rhassoul and Organic Cocoa Hair Masque Bar' (above) is a gorgeous, vitamin rich (the bar contains Pro B Vitamins, Vitamin E) treatment made from - African Butter, African Oils and Botanical extracts and will feed your starving follicles. Each bar is handmade to order (to ensure freshness) -and use the highest quality ingredients -to create the perfect formulations for your beautiful tresses. Infused with coconut oil, African Rhassoul Powder, Rosemary Extract, Silk Milk Proteins and Organic Cocoa Butter Organic Chocolate -it will keep your crowning glory smelling sweet between washes. This fabulous mask contains no -iron or potassium and there is no artificial preservatives, no parabens -or any artificial ingredients -yippee ($12.75) and can be ordered from
http://www.africasgarden.com/