Mission Statement

Harmonizing African ancestral plant wisdom with modern skincare rituals.

Our Story

The story of Violet Botanical Skincare is deeply personal—a mission rooted in the love of my family and determination.

As a wife and mother, I was desperate to find gentle relief for my husband and son's dry skin due to eczema. I refused to accept steroid creams as the only answer.

The more I learned, the more horrified I became. These creams didn’t just mask the problem; they often made it worse, stunting the skin’s natural growth and leading to the dreaded Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW)—a severe reaction that occurs when these creams are stopped after prolonged use.

I refused to accept this as our reality. I needed something better—something that wouldn’t just treat their skin, but would nurture, moisturize, and soothe it.

I thought back to the wisdom of my grandmother and the generations of African traditions she embodied. She always had a remedy for every ailment—a potion, a salve, a concoction she whipped up with ingredients from the earth. Her ‘old wives' remedies’ were legendary in our family, though we never knew exactly what they were called.

Inspired by her example, I embarked on a mission to create natural, effective solutions that would truly moisturize and soothe my family’s skin.

In 2014, I created my first batch of body butter right in my kitchen, using Shea butter, nutrient-rich oils, and essential oils—pure, natural ingredients I could trust.

The results were more than I could have hoped for. My husband and son finally found relief from their dry skin, and we all began using the body butter as a daily moisturizer. Our skin took on a healthy glow and felt softer than ever.

But it didn’t stop there. I shared the body butter with family and friends. Their feedback was overwhelmingly positive—they saw the same visible improvements, the same healthy glow. It became clear that this was more than just skincare; it was a way to honor the wisdom of my ancestors and to care for my family in the purest way possible.

And so, Violet Botanical Skincare was born—a labor of love, inspired by my family and driven by a desire to offer natural, effective solutions to others. Every product is crafted with the same care and dedication that I put into that first batch, using only the finest organic and wild-harvested African botanical ingredients. Because for me, this isn’t just business—it’s personal.

Warmly,
Robbin

Core Values

1) Empowered Beauty, Rooted in Wisdom: we prioritize an educational focus on healthy skincare with the elevation of African herbalism. We empower customers through knowledge that celebrates ancestral traditions.

2) Sustainable Practices, Lasting Impact: we're committed to transparency, cruelty-free and ethical production, quality ingredients and environmental responsibility. We're dedicated to long-term contribution to communities and the planet.

3) Community Uplifted: we celebrate the beauty of resilience by ethically sourcing ingredients from women's cooperatives in rural southern Africa, empowering them to build a brighter future. We're also fiercely customer-focused, ensuring that everyone feels heard, valued, and beautiful.

 

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