Rou Organics turns wild-harvested African seeds and fruits into cold-pressed botanical oils, combining tribal harvesting knowledge with modern processing at its solar-powered facility in Modimole, Limpopo. The company sources from communities around more than 50 villages, with every bag tracked from its harvesting location to the plant and local harvesters equitably paid. Its fresh-fruit approach also puts byproducts to work rather than sending them to waste.
Terres d’AfriqueFounded by Madagascar-born ethnobotanist Dr. Stephan Helary, Terres d’Afrique makes science-based organic skincare from regenerative African botanicals. Its formulas draw on indigenous plant knowledge and modern skin-health research, while the company uses sustainable wild harvesting, transparent benefit sharing and partnerships with rural producer communities. Terres d’Afrique also develops botanical wellness and scent concepts for hotels, lodges and resorts, including collaborations with Six Senses, Four Seasons and One&Only.
Papa Rozier FarmsPapa Rozier Farms turns castor and moringa grown on its family-owned, 50-acre farm in Haiti into unrefined natural oils and body-care products. The company’s farm-to-home process carries the harvest from handpicked, sun-dried seeds to cold pressing and bottling at its Bushwick, Brooklyn facility. Its work also supports BATI School, which in 2024 served 130 students and helped provide employment for 24 people in the community.BROOKLYN, NY
FairTale GHANAFairTale GHANA connects consumers with raw, handcrafted Ghanaian shea butter and cold-pressed baobab oil made through a women’s cooperative in rural West Africa. Its unrefined shea butter is produced traditionally from locally gathered nuts, while the company’s ethical-trade model helps women—many of them widows or single mothers—earn fair wages and support their families. Founded by Kai-Liis Lepik, FairTale GHANA also supports education in Kongo village through its partner NGO Mondo.NYC, NY
JD Botanics USAFamily-owned JD Botanics USA makes natural skincare and beauty products centered on sustainably harvested African botanicals, including its signature South African aloe ferox. Based in Pleasantville, New York, the company works with local suppliers and communities to support women and families while developing vegan-friendly, low-waste formulas without parabens, SLS or SLES. Its range includes facial treatments alongside products for hair, body, health and home.PLEASANTVILLE, NY