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The
laboratory of the Chic Afrique Herbal Line is located at the
edge of Historic Philadelphia, overlooking Washington Square
Park. Founded in 1995, the facility is owned and operated by
Victoria Onwuchekwea, Ph.D. A native of Nigeria, West Africa. |
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her extensive knowledge and background, she is incorporating
various African traditional materials and indredients used
in cosmetics, in the conventional bases. This combination
of African
tradition, and modern technology is done in a perfect and efficient
way. |
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all started as most things start, small in the kitchen. Her
dream was to research cosmetics raw materials from the continent
of Africa and incorporate them in conventional formulations.
Presently she is working with two popular West African ingredients
African shea butter and African black soap. She is also utilizing
cosmetic ingredients line camwood (Nigeria) and Odo yellow wood
(Nigeria). |
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It
is an uphill task and unchartered territory but, Victoria
feels confident that she will mesh African traditions with
modern technology in a perfect and aesthetic way.
The
products of the Chic Afrique Herbal Line are appreciated
for
their exceptional quality and their originality. Every product
complies with the international regulations of the cosmetic
industry. They are not animal tested and are dermatoligical
approved. The products of the Chic Afrique Herbal Line
are 100% Natural. |
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are one of the few companies where products are still painstakingly
made and packaged by hand. In this time of modern technology
this is a significant and important fact, because soap bars
are hand molded, butters and salves are hand poured in small
batches, some slight variations in color and size may be present.
However, the quality remains absolutely the same. |
We
market our products in many ways. Through the store on Walnut
Street, travelling to shows, conferences and festivals (which
I love the most), wholesaling to other retailers and of course
online.
Email me at sheabodybutter@yahoo.com
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