PURE FORMULAS WITH A CLEAN CONSCIENCE
PACKED WITH NUTRITION YOUR SKIN WANTS AND NEEDS
FACE TO TOE BALM
The ancient, healing balm that started it all
Nourish and condition your skin with our silky, luxurious, wild-grown Shea Nilotica balm.
RENEW YOU FACE OIL
Moringa Olifera Oil + Papaya Seed Oil + Essential Oils = Skin Bliss
Cleanse and nourish your skin with our liquid gold, all-in-one face elixir.
CHOSEN INGREDIENTS
Sourced from Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, every ingredient is well researched, thoughtfully and responsibly selected to have maximum proven benefits for your skin as well as positive impact on the local communities we source from.
SHEA NILOTICA
Wild grown, in pure, clean air and hydrated from the Nile River, Shea Nilotica is organic and grows in an environment untouched and undefiled by industrial pollution or commercial agriculture. Traditionally cold-pressed to preserve the nutritional profile, Nilotica is harvested by women who live in the villages once a year. Nilotica is a rare type of shea harvested from wild grown shea trees in the Nile River Valley, exclusively in Northern Uganda and Southern Sudan, the only two Nilotica regions worldwide. It’s different and far superior from the more common West African shea butter you may have come across. Nilotica has been loved and traditionally used for skincare and cooking in East Africa for Millenia.
BENEFITS
- Moisturizing and Hydrating: The unique fatty acid profile rich in Linoleic, Stearic, Palmitic, Oleic and Arachidic acids results in fast absorption and deep penetration, delivering moisture and natural fats to the deepest and driest parts of your skin. Nilotica’s humectant and emollient properties allow it to draw moisture from the air into the skin and lock it in by forming a protective barrier.
- Anti-Aging: High antioxidant content (vitamin A,E,K,F), protects skin from free radicals and premature aging.
- Anti-Inflammatory: Soothing and conditioning properties make it healing and ideal for sensitive and all skin types.
- Proven UV Blocker: Shea has a natural SPF of 7. While you might not use it as your sole sunscreen, it offers a gentle protective barrier allowing for a healthy dose of sun exposure and works really well blended with your favorite toxin free sunscreen for that extra moisture boost and glow.
- Plumps and Boosts Elasticity: Contains natural compounds known as triterpenes, which stop the breakdown of collagen fibers.
- Supports Healing and Tissue Repair: Shea has long been used in Africa for its healing properties and is a very soothing addition for irritated, sunburned skin and even burns and wounds.
- Light, Sweet and Earthy Aroma: Simply put, you are going to smell like an amazing earth goddess!
MORINGA OIL
ANTI AGING MIRACLE OIL
Long-valued in non-western cultures, Moringa is known as “miracle” tree for good reason. The seeds yield an oil that is highly rich in fatty acids and anti-oxidants, it can be used as an all-in-one skin elixir, achieving the enhancing benefits of all your skin care products in one. A 2014 study found that using Moringa leaf extract on the face supported anti-aging, among other benefits.
BENEFITS
- Hydrates and Moisturizes Skin: Being 40 percent monounsaturated fatty acids, with 70 percent of that being oleic acid, Moringa oil is great for supporting the skin barrier, drawing and sealing in hydration while protecting it from environmental damage.
- Anti-Aging: Moringa oil is effective at plumping fine lines and wrinkles, and contributing to an overall more youthful appearance thanks to its rich fatty acid and anti-oxidant profile.
- Balances Natural Oils: Moringa oil is similar to the sebum naturally produced by our skin, which means that it can help to balance and nourish all skin types without being greasy.
- Anti-Inflammatory and Antimicrobial: Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties because of its high content of vitamin E, it also has potent antioxidant properties. The anti-inflammatory properties may also help contribute to clearer skin, counteracting breakouts.
- Therapeutic: Moringa is often used in aromatherapy products as a carrier oil due to its long shelf life.
- High Levels of Vitamins and Antitoxidants (A,C, E) makes it Anti-inflammatory, maintains immune system, cell function and skin health. The high vitamin A content Builds collagen by increasing blood flow to skin while Vitamin C and Phenols act as powerful Anti-oxidants, reduce fine lines, protects from free radicals
- Contains Cytokinins: Zeatin (potent plant growth hormone found in Moringa oil). Promotes cellular growth, delays aging by supporting and nourishing the cell tissues
COFFEE OIL
SKIN FOOD, NOT IN A CUP
Coffee oil contains fatty acids like linoleic and palmitic acids which have proven to increase the production of collagen and elastin, proteins that are important for smoothing wrinkles and preserving the firmness and elasticity of the skin. The oil also directly combats UV damage to improve the strength, resilience and elasticity of the facial skin.
Skin cells treated with coffee oil have the ability to halt moisture loss and improve skin hydration. The proteins in the oil act as a sponge to trap water molecules then transport them to the upper layer of the skin. It also has the ability to protect against photo-aging through increased apoptosis (programmed cell death) of UVB damaged keratinocytes which remove damaged skin cells before they cause photo aging and skin cancer.
Coffee oil contains a high concentration of Chlorogenic acid which reduces redness associated with excessive sunlight exposure and the caffeine limits photo damage , decreases skin roughness and wrinkle formation and reduces the appearance of crow’s feet. The caffeine, high levels of anti-oxidants and abundance of fatty acids in cold-pressed coffee oil make it ideal for cell regeneration, improving blood flow, plumping, hydrating and firming skin.
BENEFITS
- Clear, radiant, bright skin
- Full of powerful antioxidants that target free radicals
- Suitable for all skin types
- Hydrating for a youthful look (packed with essential fatty acids)
- Caffeine tightens, firms and plumps skin
- Reduces puffiness
- Wakes up your skin by stimulating circulation
- Detoxifies, resurfaces and rejuvenates lackluster skin
- Phytosterols fight aging (these mighty molecules repair damaged skin and prevent breakdown of collagen)
- Calms inflammation
PAPAYA OIL
Rich in vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids, papaya oil is a perfect addition to your natural and organic skincare routine. Our papaya oil is sustainably grown in Uganda and cold-pressed to preserve its nutritional integrity. The oil is deep penetrating and has powerful natural anti-bacterial properties. Papaya oil contains natural fruit enzymes that help to remove dead skin cells, as well as Vitamin A & C and Omega 6 & 9 for skin moisturizing and healing.
BENEFITS
- Brightens and Lightens Complexion
- Natural Exfoliant to Purify Skin
- Fights Acne and Breakouts
- Reduces Blemishes and Scarring
- Helps Lessen Inflammation
- Evens Out Skin Tone For A Healthy All-Over Glow
- Reduces premature skin aging
CASTOR OIL
Castor oil originated in East Africa before being introduced to other parts of the world, so we are excited to add this organic oil pressed from seed sustainably grown on farms in western Uganda to our ingredients list. Castor oil is well know to moisturize skin, not only because it contains triglycerides, but because it draws moisture from the air. It also features Ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid that helps to smooth the skin.
BENEFITS
- Moisturizes, hydrates, plumps skin
- Soothes inflammation
- Anti-aging
- Anti-inflammatory
COCOA BUTTER
Like Shea Butter, Cocoa butter is rich in saturated fats like oleic, palmitic, and stearic which moisturize the skin, repair the skin barrier and prevent pre-mature aging. Cocoa butter, however, does not contain arachidic and linoleic acids which Shea butter does. Its higher melting point makes it more stable in higher temperatures and a great addition to our blended balms to maintain a good consistency.
The seed is grown by organic farmers in Bundibugyo District, Western Uganda.
BENEFITS
- Hydrating and moisturizing
- Packed with fatty acids
- Anti-oxidant powerhouse
- Soothing and healing for sensitive and dry skin
- Velvety texture and pleasant chocolate smell
DO GOOD MISSION
We flip the skincare business model on it’s head to achieve our two-fold Do Good mission. Clean ingredients are only one side of the coin.
SKINCARE WITH A CLEAN CONSCIENCE
Packed with nutrition
Every ingredient is thoughtfully chosen to feed, nourish, plump and regenerate skin giving it a noticeably youthful, vibrant and radiant glow.
Ethical and Sustainable
Responsible sourcing and consumption gives us a clean conscience and enables us to create products that are truly doing good for both our growers/harvesters and consumers.
Pure and Clean
Never worry about toxic or obscure ingredients in you skincare again. Giving you one less thing to worry about in our (let’s be honest) often toxic world.
WE CARE WHAT GOES ON OUR SKIN
Simple and thoughtfully created skincare made from pure, potent and sustainably sourced and grown ingredients.
OUR STORY
I grew up in Uganda surrounded by year-round sunshine and among many amazing things, an abundance of some of the best natural skincare in its raw, unrefined form. My mom first introduced me to Shea Nilotica butter as a teenager, telling me all about its amazing nourishing and healing properties. That began my journey into mixing up my own face, body and haircare butters and creams. GoodSkinFood is our family’s dream of sharing these with more people coming to fruition.
- GROW
- GLOW
WITH US
We are a small company with a big vision to do skincare the right way! Growing sustainably means working responsibly in our sourcing, production and across the value chain, to ensure that the bulk of the value remains in the birthplace of our products. We maintain values and practices that allow us to grow organically while keeping our overall impact positive. By choosing our products, you get premium quality, authentic products made with love, AND are part of bringing a much needed positive change to skincare and shaping a more responsible and sustainable future.
