About us
Quality raw ingredients, straight from the source
Isivuno Naturals is a wholesaler of quality raw ingredients used in the production of natural beauty products. We try to purchase directly from source, where possible, to ensure the highest standard of goods at the most affordable prices.
How it started
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.
Zikhona TefuFounder of Isivuno Naturals
I started Isivuno Naturals casually in 2016 when I started to buy 100% pure authentic unrefined shea butter directly from a supplier in Ghana.
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.
Our story
From O’live Handmade Soaps to Isivuno Naturals
Isivuno Naturals was established by Zikhona Tefu, owner of O’live Handmade Soaps, a local natural skincare brand. Zikhona had always struggled to source high quality unrefined Shea Butter to use in her products, and thus looked to source directly from the co-operatives in Ghana.
Zikhona travelled to rural areas of Ghana to select the best quality Shea, learn more about the production process and build relationships with the suppliers.
The Shea Butter soon became very popular amongst all local producers, who were also after quality raw ingredients from a reliable supplier.
Isivuno now sources and distributes several other high-quality ingredients, that are used in the production of skincare products.
Isivuno Naturals goes to Ghana
From Ghana to South Africa (and the world)
Since 2017, we've worked directly with a women's co-operative in northern Ghana, where traditional methods of producing unrefined shea butter have been passed down through generations.
What started as our very first 50kg order has grown into more than 12 tons of shea butter imported each year, helping supply thousands of makers, formulators and skincare businesses across South Africa.
By working directly with our partners, we're able to maintain consistent quality while supporting the communities behind one of Africa's most treasured natural ingredients.
12 tons
of shea butter imported each year
2,700+
verified reviews
4.9
average review rating
What we stand for
Quality at great value
Direct from source
We try to purchase directly from source, where possible, to ensure the highest standard of goods at the most affordable prices.
Quality at great value
We are committed to offering quality at great value.
Here for your journey
We strive to support individuals and businesses in their natural product journey.
Everything you need to make something beautiful.
About Us
Isivuno Naturals is a wholesaler of quality raw ingredients used in the production of natural beauty products. We try to purchase directly from source, where possible, to ensure the highest standard of goods at the most affordable prices.
Isivuno Naturals was established by Zikhona Tefu, owner of O’live Handmade Soaps , a local natural skincare brand. Zikhona had always struggled to source high quality unrefined Shea Butter to use in her products, and thus looked to source directly from the co-operatives in Ghana.
Zikhona travelled to rural areas of Ghana to select the best quality Shea, learn more about the production process and build relationships with the suppliers.
The Shea Butter soon became very popular amongst all local producers, who were also after quality raw ingredients from a reliable supplier.
Isivuno now sources and distributes several other high-quality ingredients, that are used in the production of skincare products.
We are committed to offering quality at great value, and strive to support individuals and businesses in their natural product journey.