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Did you know that 62% of conventional cosmetics contain endocrine disruptors? These toxic molecules disrupt your hormones, accumulate in your body, and endanger your health.
In 2016, after a severe allergic reaction, I discovered this alarming reality. I then decided to create Dado Cosmetics: 100% natural skincare formulated with precious African oils, recognized for centuries for their exceptional properties.
Here are the African botanical treasures that compose our products, without parabens, without silicones, without endocrine disruptors.
A surprising truth: these oils are not greasy
The #1 objection we hear: "Oils are too greasy for my skin!"
The reality: The precious African oils we use have a silky texture and rapid penetration. They leave no greasy film on the skin. Why? Because they are cold-pressed, unrefined, and naturally rich in essential fatty acids that your skin recognizes and absorbs instantly.
The secret: These oils mimic your skin's natural sebum. Result? They suit all skin types, even oily skin. In fact, they regulate sebum production instead of increasing it.
Where does it come from? Extracted from baobab seeds, this thousand-year-old tree from West Africa can live up to 3000 years.
Why is it exceptional? Baobab oil contains 3 times more antioxidants than argan oil, including vitamins A, D, E, and F. It is naturally rich in essential fatty acids (omega 3, 6, and 9) that strengthen the skin barrier.
Proven benefits for your skin:
Ideal for: Dry, mature, sensitive skin or skin prone to eczema - but suitable for all skin types
Where to find it? DELA face serum for dry skin, AMANI balm
Where does it come from? Cold-pressed from hibiscus sabdariffa seeds, the emblematic flower of West Africa.
Why is it exceptional? With 6 times more vitamin E than olive oil, hibiscus oil is one of the most powerful natural antioxidants. It also contains 40% linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid that regulates sebum.
Proven benefits for your skin:
Ideal for: Combination skin, dull skin, first signs of aging - but suitable for all skin types
Where to find it? AWA face serum for combination skin
Where does it come from? Extracted from watermelon seeds cultivated in sub-Saharan Africa.
Why is it exceptional? Composed of 60% linoleic acid, watermelon seed oil is non-comedogenic (it doesn't clog pores). Its ultra-light texture makes it perfect for oily skin that fears oils.
Proven benefits for your skin:
Ideal for: Oily, acne-prone skin, enlarged pores - but suitable for all skin types
Where to find it? NOUR face serum for oily skin
Where does it come from? Endemic tree from southern Senegal, touloucouna (Carapa procera) produces a rare oil, harvested artisanally.
Why is it exceptional? Traditionally used for healing and soothing, this oil contains limonoids with recognized anti-inflammatory properties. It is so gentle that it suits even reactive skin. Its texture is surprising: fluid and non-greasy despite its richness.
Proven benefits for your skin:
Ideal for: Sensitive, reactive, damaged skin - but suitable for all skin types
Where to find it? MAHONA 2-in-1 scrub and mask
Where does it come from? Cold-pressed from black cumin seeds (Nigella sativa), cultivated in North Africa.
Why is it exceptional? Rich in thymoquinone, a compound with scientifically proven antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Black seed oil also contains 50% essential fatty acids. Contrary to popular belief, it penetrates quickly without leaving a greasy film.
Proven benefits for your skin:
Ideal for: Oily, acne-prone skin, blemishes - but suitable for all skin types
Where to find it? NOUR serum, cleansing makeup remover oils
Where does it come from? Extracted from Moringa oleifera seeds, "the tree of life" cultivated in West Africa.
Why is it exceptional? Exceptionally rich in vitamins A and C (46 different antioxidants), moringa oil protects skin from external aggressions (pollution, UV, oxidative stress). Its texture is one of the lightest among all vegetable oils.
Proven benefits for your skin:
Ideal for: Urban skin exposed to pollution, dull complexion - but suitable for all skin types
Where to find it? NOUR serum for oily skin
Why is it exceptional? Shea butter contains up to 11% unsaponifiables, compounds that repair and regenerate skin deeply. Rich in vitamins A, D, E, and F.
Proven benefits for your skin:
Ideal for: Body, very dry skin, scars, stretch marks
Where to find it? Body butters, Eucalyptus deodorant, YELI soap
Where does it come from? Extracted from nilotica shea nuts (Vitellaria nilotica), a rare and precious variety cultivated in Ethiopia and the Great Lakes region of East Africa.
Why is it exceptional? Nilotica shea butter is the most refined variety of shea. Unlike traditional shea, it has a naturally creamy, almost melting texture, and a higher oleic acid content (up to 60% versus 45% for classic shea). This unique composition makes it more easily absorbable by the skin.
Proven benefits for your skin:
Ideal for: Premium facial care, demanding mature skin, very dry areas
Where to find it? AMANI balm
Where does it come from? Extracted from Pentadesma butyracea almonds, called "golden tree" in Benin, a rare and protected tree from West Africa.
Why is it exceptional? Exceptional melting texture and composition rich in saturated fatty acids (stearic and palmitic) that form a lasting protective film on the skin. Kpangnan butter is recognized as one of the most powerful natural anti-inflammatories, particularly effective for soothing post-shaving irritation and reactive skin.
Proven benefits for your skin:
Ideal for: After-shave, men's skin, irritated areas, reactive skin
Where to find it? GALAM soothing after-shave balm
Where does it come from?Extracted from the mango seed, tropical fruit from Africa.
Why is it exceptional? Light and melting texture, rich in vitamins A, C, and E. Non-comedogenic despite its richness, it suits all skin types.
Proven benefits for your skin:
Ideal for: Lips, sensitive areas, normal to dry skin
Where to find it? Natural deodorants, lip balms
No endocrine disruptors, no controversial synthetic ingredients. Only the power of African oils and butters.
✓ Efficacy proven by centuries of use
These oils have been used for generations for their exceptional benefits. We have simply formulated them for you.
✓ Cold-pressed, unrefined
They retain all their beneficial active ingredients, unlike industrial oils that are overheated and denatured.
✓ Silky texture, rapid absorption, zero greasy effect
These oils penetrate instantly without leaving a greasy film. They even suit oily skin.
✓ Suitable for all skin types
Dry, oily, combination, or sensitive skin: these precious oils suit all skin types because they mimic your natural sebum.
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