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May 03, 2019 10 Comments

Raw unrefined shea butter and shea nuts at Isivuno Naturals

My name is Zikhona.  I am the founder of Isivuno Naturals.  I also run our family business, O'live Handmade Soaps.   I am thoroughly passionate about natural and organic skincare.  Afterall, it is what saved my darling daughter from terrible flare-ups of eczema.  We use pure unrefined shea butter in all our products. 

I started Isivuno Naturals casually in 2016 when I started to buy 100% pure authentic unrefined shea butter directly from a supplier in Ghana.

I had, up until then, been buying shea butter for use in our products from local vendors, but always found it unsatisfactory, or just refined stuff. After a while I knew I could be sourcing better, so I started looking AT THE VERY SOURCE.  What started as a small, 5kg shipment at the beginning, has now turned into a business, where we import tons from a small village in Norther Ghana.   But, it was all unexpected.

Picking shea nuts in Ghana to produce unrefined shea butter

It has not been easy growing the business, I have focused on the vision, to supply the best quality raw unrefined shea butter and other raw ingredients in South Africa.

Had someone told me in 2015/16 that  I would be importing shea butter for own use and trade in a few months I would have not believed them. I can not believe the overwhelming support we have had.  I am glad to be contributing and helping individuals and businesses access the best quality ingredients they can. This keeps us going.

 

 

 

 



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10 Responses

Esmay Anderson
Esmay Anderson

May 08, 2020

Hi there,
Could you plse let me know the prices on Shea butter and quantities. Thank you

Pertunia
Pertunia

May 08, 2020

I like to place some orders so what can I do, im in South Africa

Pertunia
Pertunia

May 08, 2020

I like to place some orders so what can i do

Micaela
Micaela

April 02, 2020

Wow, amazing!

Zikhona
Zikhona

October 07, 2019

Thank you for your amazing support. We truly appreciate it, here at Isivuno Naturals.

Linnet
Linnet

October 07, 2019

I am so happy I found Isivuno! South Africa needed a local shea-butter supplier!

Vivianne
Vivianne

October 07, 2019

I have started my little business and your story and accomplishment is an inspiration. I have just placed my first order with you and look forward to using your products and supporting your business.

Vivianne
Vivianne

October 07, 2019

I have started my little business and your story and accomplishment is an inspiration. I have just placed my first order with you and look forward to using your products and supporting your business.

Tracy
Tracy

October 07, 2019

Hi came across shea butter as I was researching about my dry skin and I struggle to find safe products on my skin. Im only gonna use natural products from now on. I will be placing my order soon

Tiisetso
Tiisetso

August 16, 2019

I was just googling about African shea butter and where I can buy it,and isivuno popped up,am happy and ready to support you,am tired of this brand name products at this retail stores and Amazon very expensive.

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