Lessons from Grandma’s Natural Skincare Routines – MzVee
In the midst of my morning routine, memories of my childhood came rushing back. Growing up in a compound house, I watched the women in my life perform their daily skincare rituals, full of natural ingredients like shea butter, black soap, and coconut oil. I was fascinated by their routines.
Auntie Memuna, whose skin always glowed, used shea butter daily. Sister Dzifa, a nurse, had healthy skin thanks to neem and other herbs. Grandma Kafui, despite being uneducated, was a true fashionista, full of confidence.
Grandma Kafui’s simple skincare routine was the key to her radiant skin. She used African black soap, made by herself, and always said,
This soap knows how to dig deep and bring out the dirt, leaving your skin feeling fresh and new.” After bathing, she applied shea butter, emphasizing, “This is the secret to keeping your skin soft and glowing, even as the years go by.
Coconut oil was essential too, moisturizing her hair, while aloe vera provided relief for burns and cuts.
These women taught me that real beauty isn’t about expensive products but nature’s gifts. They passed down simple, effective routines, connecting us to our heritage and honoring self-care.
In today’s world, we’re constantly offered synthetic products, but we crave the natural connection. That’s why I’m excited about Geisha’s new direction. Geisha is showcasing the power of African ingredients in skincare, offering products like their Geisha Black Soap, which combines black soap, activated charcoal, and cocoa butter—modern twists on time-tested traditions.
