Ghanaian skincare brand Skin Gourmet, founded by Violet Amoabeng in 2014, is known for creating 100% edible products using locally sourced ingredients. From palm kernel butter to hibiscus scrubs, the company&rsquos philosophy is simple: if it&rsquos not safe to eat, it shouldn&rsquot be on your skin. Amoabeng emphasizes that natural, raw ingredients not only nourish the body but also support sustainability and community health.

One of Skin Gourmet&rsquos standout products, its palm kernel butter balm, won the 2024 Ghana Beauty Awards for Best Eco-Friendly Product. Its rich aroma even makes it popular in cooking &mdash bakeries in Accra have used it in cakes. Similarly, their hibiscus scrub, packed with cane sugar, raw coconut oil, and Ghanaian sea salt, is both a skincare treatment and a flavorful ingredient used by top chefs.Amoabeng sources raw materials from local communities. Violet Amoabeng

With just $45 and inspiration from a traditional remedy, Amoabeng launched the company to promote Ghana&rsquos resources while creating jobs. Now distributed in over 30 countries, Skin Gourmet partners with small farmers and local communities, and continues to grow as part of the rising African beauty market &mdash all guided by Amoabeng&rsquos faith and mission of stewardship.