A few years ago there were only a few Kenyan skincare brands in the market. However, today there are numerous skincare products made in Kenya by Kenyans in both the online and physical marketplaces. The following are some of the Kenyan skincare brands that are making waves.
Body Evolution
Body Evolution was founded by Winnie Taylor and their aim is to create scientifically formulated skincare products that normalize, balance and maintain the skin.
This Kenyan skincare brand makes skincare products like aloe vera gel, cleansers, creams, serums, sunscreens and toners. Their packaging is sleek and modern.
Body Evolution has won numerous awards.
Their Instagram page is @Bodyevolutionbywinnie.
Bu.Ke
Bu.Ke was founded by Lucy Kingori and their aim is to make healthy and holistic skincare and hair care products.
This Kenyan skincare brand makes skincare products like bathing soaps, body butters and serums. They also make hair care products like shampoo bars. Their famous Purple Tea product range is the first of its kind in Kenya.
Bu.Ke have been nominated for multiple Kenya Beauty and Cosmetic Awards.
Their Instagram page is @Bu.ke_ and you can order products from there as well as ask Lucy questions. These Kenyan skincare products can be purchased from retailers like True Cosmetics, Super Cosmetics, Shop Zetu, Neem Pharmacy and Jumia.
HomeSpa Kenya
HomeSpa Kenya makes spa products that you can use in your home to pamper yoursslf. Their aim is to make 100% organic body products “so natural that you can eat”.
This Kenyan skincare brand makes soaps, bath bombs, bath salts and body scrubs. Their packaging has a “natural” feel to it.
Their Instagram page is @Homespa_ke and you can order products from there as well as ask them questions.
Keyara Botanicals
Keyara Botanicals was founded by Terryann Chebet and their aim is to make skin and hair care products enriched with botanical oils.
This Kenyan skincare brand makes shea butters, soaps and coconut oils. They also make products for babies like Baby Balm and products for men like Beard Oil.
Their Instagram page is @Keyarabotanicals and you can order products from their website.
Lheritier
Lheritier was founded by Francisca and their aim is to make luxurious, clean beauty skincare products for both men and women.
This Kenyan skincare brand makes body butters, rosehip oil and parfum. Their packaging is very luxurious – gold and black in color.
Lheritier has been featured on BuzzFeed.
Their Instagram page is @Lheritier1789 and you can order products from their website.
Organic Savanna
Organic Savanna is a company whose aim is to provide responsible skincare from natural African botanicals. Consequently, its products are ethically-made, cruelty-free and vegan.
This skincare brand makes soaps, body washes, hand washes, lotions and lip balms. Their packaging is ecofriendly. They source their ingredients from Africa and empower local communities by reinvesting 100% of their profits for social good.
Organic Savanna is one of the Kenyan skincare brands that have won prestigious awards like the Vogue Beauty Award.
Their Instagram page is @OrganicSavanna. These Kenyan skincare products can be purchased from retailers like Kasha.com and Faire Wholesale.
Qasil Beauty
Qasil Beauty was founded by Zahra and Fatma. Their aim is to make natural skincare products that are inspired by Qasil which is a Somali skincare ingredient.
This Kenyan skincare brand makes cleansers, toners, masks, moisturizers and serums. Their packaging is feminine and modern.
Their Instagram page is @Q_Beauty.co and you can order products from their website.
Ruvies
Ruvies was founded by Essie and their aim is to be a premium wellness and beauty brand.
This Kenyan skincare brand makes body lotions, serums and soaps for mature, dry, combination and normal skin.
Their Instagram page is @Ruviesskincare and you can order products from there as well as ask them questions.
Seraphic Skin
Seraphic Skin was founded by Aliya Miyanji and their aim is to provide us with what we need to chieve our skinandhairgoals..
This Kenyan skincare brand makes toners, face oils, body butters, clays and serums. Their packaging is sleek and modern.
Their Instagram page is @Seraphicskin and you can order products from there as well as ask them questions.
Shea Organics
Shea Organics was founded by Miriam and their aim is to make organic and handcrafted skincare and hair care products.
This Kenyan brand makes skincare products like body butters, serums, soaps and oil blends. They also make hair care products like hair butters and conditioning sprays.
Their Instagram page is @Shea_organics and you can order products from there as well as ask them questions.
Sheth Naturals
Sheth Naturals was founded by Dr. Gasheri Thuku and their aim is to make safe, high-quality and affordable skincare and hair care products.
This Kenyan brand makes skincare products like shear butter and coconut oil. They also make hair care products like shampoo bars and conditioners.
Their Instagram page is @Shethnaturals and you can order products from there as well as ask them questions. You can purchase these Kenyan skincare and hair care products from retailers like Best Lady, True Cosmetics, GoodLife Pharmacies, and Naivas Supermarkets.
Tony Airo
Tony Airo was founded by Tony Airo and their awesome tagline is “we speak the same language with hair”.
This Kenyan skincare brand makes body lotions and body scrubs. They also make hair care products like Hair Growth Booster and Siri Edge Control.
Their Instagram page is @Tonyairo and @Tonyairohairproducts. You can purchase these Kenyan skincare and hair care products from retailers like Best Lady, Carrefour Supermarkets and Naivas Supermarkets.
Uncover Skincare
Uncover Skincare was founded by Catherine and Sneha and their aim is to help you uncover your beautiful skin.
This Kenyan skincare brand makes sheet mask like the I Am Brilliant Vitamin C Sheet Mask and the I Am Beauteaful Green Tea Detoxifying Sheet Mask. Their packaging is beautiful and their price range is affordable at around Ksh 250.
Their Instagram page is @Uncoverskincareco and you can order products from their website. These Kenyan skincare products can also be purchased from retailers like Kasha.com, Healthy U stores, GoodLife pharmacies, True Cosmetics, Super Cosmetics and Beauty Click.
Untamed Beauty
Untamed Beauty was founded by Wangeci and its aim is to make wild crafted, organic skincare products.
This Kenyan skincare brand makes serums, rose bomb oil using natural and organic ingredients which are ethically sourced. It also makes hair products like their Bloom Hair Growth Oil which has shown great results in person with hair loss.
Their Instagram page is @Untamedbeautyke and you can order products from their website .
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