Who are we?

Dembaya – Care, Nature, Community

Dembaya means "family" in Bambara, and was born from a simple yet powerful gesture: finding a natural solution for our son Hakim's atopic skin. After many attempts, it was artisanal shea butter, shipped from the Ivory Coast, that made the difference, bringing relief to his skin.

From that experience, our mission was born: to offer natural, ethical, and safe products for the whole family, supporting the women and communities who produce shea butter, promoting their traditional knowledge, and ensuring a more just future for them.

Our project combines nature, authenticity, and ancestral knowledge. We collaborate with the Granello di Senape women's cooperative, contributing to women's empowerment and promoting a sustainable economy.

Choosing Dembaya means taking care of your skin and, at the same time, of the women and communities who guard the secret of shea.