About Us

Founded in 2004 by Akua Wood, Sheabutter Cottage is a multi-award-winning, family-run business rooted in a passion for natural skincare and ethical sourcing.

Akua's journey began in 2002 with the launch of Cioccolatina, a toiletry brand born from personal necessity.

“Moving to England, the cold, damp winters and harsh winds were a shock especially to my skin.”
- Akua Wood

Having studied in Ghana and Italy, Akua was accustomed to gentler climates and superior moisturisers. Struggling to find natural skincare products that truly nourished her skin, she turned to what she knew best - pure shea butter, a cherished ingredient from her homeland.

What started as a personal solution soon evolved into Sheabutter Cottage, a company dedicated to ethically sourced, high-quality and sustainable ingredients. We work directly with farmers, producers and community projects to ensure fairness, transparency and premium quality in everything we offer.

Our Ethical Policy

• Sustainably Sourced: We use only natural ingredients from traceable, eco-friendly farming methods.
• Pure & Natural: No chemical additives just wholesome, skin-loving ingredients.
• Cruelty-Free: We never test on animals.
• Fair Trade: We ensure no child labour in our supply chain and pay fair prices to farmers.
• Honest Labelling: Transparency is at the heart of what we do.
• Community Empowerment: We support farmers' co-operatives and invest in local communities.
• Philanthropy Before Profit: Our mission is to create lasting impact, not just sales.

“Growing up in Ghana, I experienced firsthand the incredible benefits of shea butter.  It has been my passion ever since, and I’m honoured to share its natural goodness with you.  Every purchase supports sustainable communities and ethical trade.”
- Akua Wood