Hanahana Circle of Care Project
Our Sustainability Promise
Hanahana Beauty exists to redefine ethical skincare through transparent, producer-to-consumer sourcing and sustainable shea butter production in Northern Ghana. We are committed to advancing economic equity, protecting shea tree ecosystems, and closing the living wage gap for women in the shea trade.
Through our nonprofit arm, the Hanahana Circle of Care Project (501(c)(3)), we extend that commitment beyond skincare—investing in reproductive healthcare education, free community healthcare, clean water systems, and youth mental wellness programs. Together, we are creating a more equitable beauty industry that honors the women at the heart of our supply chain.
Our Products Will Always:
Include clean, ethically sourced, + better for you ingredients
Our raw shea and all-natural oils are ethically sourced from women-led cooperatives in Ghana and handcrafted in Chicago, IL.
Be cruelty-free
Our products are never tested on animals and are safe for all skin types.
To pay 2x the fair trade price for shea butter sourced from Tamale, Ghana
We pay twice the fair trade rate for all of our ethically sourced shea butter to ensure that our producers are paid fairly.
Benefit the HanahanaCircle of Care
We created a bottoms-up approach to address the needs of our shea producers, address the wellness of Black and brown youth and leave the planet better than we found
Our Pillars
Healthcare (Body)
We believe that healthcare should not be a privilege. We create access through:
Paths to Self-Sustainability(Mind)
The ability to sustain oneself economically is a crucial piece of overall wellness. We create opportunities for our communities to sustain themselves by
Environmental Impact (Spirit)
We are committed to using clean and ethically sourced ingredients and working to leave the Planet better than we found it
Our Impact
Healthcare Access
Served over 1,500 shea producers and community members with free healthcare and medication over the past eight years.
Clean Water Access
Built a new water line connected to a water tank to provide clean, reliable drinking water to the Katariga Suglo Community.
Women’s Health Education
Held 30+ monthly workshops covering reproductive healthcare, mental health, breast cancer awareness, nutrition, and navigating universal healthcare benefits.
Reproductive & Girls’ Health
Developed and implemented a reproductive healthcare curriculum in local schools and provided 300+ girls (ages 13–18) with free reusable menstrual pads.
Economic Empowerment
Raised $18,000+ to invest in women-led shea production, including introducing a kneading machine to improve efficiency and reduce physical strain on producers.