RAW MATERIALS, INFUSIONS AND PREMIXES
Featured Oils This Month
Castor Oil – Cold-pressed, high viscosity, ideal for strengthening treatments
Papaya Oil – Enzyme-rich, brightens and renews
Okra Seed Oil – Lightweight hydrator, smooths curls and skin
Melon Seed Oil – Balancing and nourishing, rich in linoleic acid
Neem Oil – Natural antimicrobial, perfect for scalp and acne care
Featured Botanicals This Month
Horsetail Equisetum Arvense – astringent properties, gives skin a tighter look. Brings the skins natural glow back.
Gotu kola Centella Asiatica – promotes collagen synthesis and antibacterial effects on burn wounds scratches, hypertrophic wounds, anti-inflammatory agent powerful antioxidant activity.
Acheampong Chromolaena- anti – inflammatory, used to treat wounds, burns, and skin infections.
Nunum Ocimum Gratissimum – promotes scalp health, hair growth and minimises hair breakage.
Kakaweadwe Euphorbia Hirta – treat affections of the skin and mucous membranes, including warts, scabies, tinea, thrush, aphthae, fungal and canker sores.
Welcome to Ayewa Essentials
Locally processed botanicals. Globally ready formulations.
Ayewa Essentials transforms Africa’s botanicals into high-performance oils, butters, powders, and extracts – and Ayewa Labs turns them into easy, water-ready pre-mixes. Undiluted, cold pressed, careful extraction and dehydration.
Across Africa, nature has given us powerful botanicals – papaya for renewal, neem for purification, melon for hydration, castor for strength, and okra for conditioning. At Ayewa Essentials, we refine these raw materials into premium-grade oils, butters, powders, and extracts, produced under controlled conditions and tested for purity and potency. Whether you’re a formulator, manufacturer, or spa brand, you can now source your core ingredients directly from Ghana – fresh, functional, and compliant.
From Pre-Mix to Product:
Simplify Production
Once you’ve selected your ingredients, Ayewa Labs can take it a step further. Our formulation experts transform Ayewa Essentials botanicals into ready-to-use pre-mixes – stable, safe, and simple to scale Just add water, mix, and package. Perfect for brands that want to reduce formulation time while keeping product authenticity and performance.
Example Pre-Mixes:
- Moisture-Rich Hair Butter Base – with shea, castor, and papaya oil
- Clarifying Face Wash Base – neem and melon seed extract
- Hydrating Lotion Pre-Mix – okra and baobab blend
- Botanical Spa Mask Base – papaya enzyme and clay powder.
Advantages for Premixes
| Advantage | Imported Raw Materials | Ayewa Labs Pre-Mix |
| Shipping Cost | High (Multiple Items) | 30-40% lower |
| Import Duty | 15-25% average | Often lower (semi-finished) |
| QC Burden | Must test each input | Tested and certified |
| Production Time | 4-6 weeks | 1-2 weeks |
| Consistency | Variable | Guaranteed uniform |
| Waste | High | Minimal |
| Compliance Docs | Separate per ingredient | Unified PIF & CoA |
Extracts and infusions
- Botanical extracts and infused oils made from locally sourced African plants, carefully processed to preserve their active compounds and natural potency.
- Using methods such as cold infusion, maceration, and solvent-free extraction, we transform botanicals like neem, hibiscus, baobab, papaya, and moringa into concentrated forms suitable for cosmetic and personal care formulations.
- These extracts and infusions deliver functional benefits-from antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties to intense hydration and skin renewal- while supporting local agricultural networks. Each batch is traceable, lab-tested, and standardised, offering formulators reliable, high-performance natural actives that embody the richness of African biodiversity.
Available oil infusions
Anti blemish:
- Alstonia Boonei (Osendru) Bark; Traditionally used for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Osendru bark helps calm irritated skin and may assist in reducing acne-causing bacteria and blemish formation.
- Cassia Alata (Simpi) Leaves; Known for antifungal and antibacterial properties, Simpi is effective in treating minor skin infections, acne, and blemishes. Helps purify the skin and improve its clarity over time.
- Moringa Oleifera (Moringa) Leaves; Rich in antioxidants like vitamin C and quercetin, moringa helps reduce oxidative stress, brighten dark spots, and support collagen production for healthier-looking skin. From $50/L or $150/gallon
Antiaging:
- Melon Seed Oil: A lightweight, non-comedogenic oil rich in linoleic acid and skin-repairing fatty acids. Helps hydrate, smooth, and firm the skin without clogging pores, making it perfect for mature or sensitive skin types.
- Basil: is known to purify the skin and improve blood circulation. Its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties help protect skin from environmental damage and reduce signs of aging over time.
- Neem Leaves; Offers strong anti-aging, antibacterial, and skin-rejuvenating properties. Helps reduce fine lines, improves skin texture, and combats pigmentation and age spots naturally. From $55/L or $170/gallon
Radiance:
- Turmeric Root: A powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent that brightens the skin, reduces hyperpigmentation, and promotes an even skin tone. Ideal for dull, tired, or uneven skin.
- Baobab Oil; Carries the active botanicals deep into the skin, ensuring effective delivery. Leaves skin supple and glowing without clogging pores, suitable for daily use on face or body.
- Pawpaw Peel: Naturally high in enzymes like papain and alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), papaya peel gently exfoliates dead skin cells, fades dark spots, and helps reveal a fresher, glowing complexion. From $55/L or $170/gallon