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Raw, Unrefined Shea Butter to the rescue!  Dry skin can be uncomfortable and at times painful. Not only is it annoying, frustrating and irritating to deal with, but it can have a long term impact, such as the early appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

Baraka was founded on the belief that we could organize a business value chainthat would create benefit all the way along, from the producers through to ourend users, and would do it in a way that would benefit all of us, including thefounders and operators of Baraka. I think we are getting there. Not perfect by a long way – still lots to learn andplenty of room for improvement, but we are making solid progress. Together. With your encouragement, support and feedback, I think we are doing that. Yourpurchases are having a direct impact on the women and families that...

Alright, I don’t have too much spare time in my average day anymore. However, one thing I do make time for is making DIY skincare products. I find that the chemicals and parabens in store-bought creams and lotions make my skin super irritated (yes, I am a sensitive gal). I also love a minimalist lifestyle, so I refuse to add more than three ingredients into any DIY I attempt AND I will not spend more than an episode of Modern family making it. So if you are like me and occasionally wake up with dreaded crocodile skin (okay, a good...

People have been concerned with beauty since the beginning of time. Using natural ingredients such as Shea Butter and honey to achieve a flawless look is not a new concept. With the passage of time and advanced technology, we now have a variety of options to choose from. And, while many stores are filled with products that contain synthetic based ingredients, the growing trend finds us seeking out products that use natural, unrefined and raw ingredients: Back to basics and we love it here at Baraka Shea Butter! There are a number of benefits to using skincare products that contain natural ingredients:...