I was born in Africa, where my father owned arable farmland. I would watch him plant maize, cassava, almonds and cashews! My siblings and I would help him plough the crops, sometimes by hand or in his red tractor.

I was mesmerised when he sat taught us the life cycle of seed germination! I also remember helping my mother grind cassava with a stone and dry it on the roof tops under the hot African sun in preparation for dinner! Plucking ears of corn, skinning and roasting them for sale was another venture we were involved in as a family. My love and passion for nature was born! My parents emigrated to the UK in my younger years, and as I grew my passion for using natural ingredients in my skincare routine grew. African Black Soap, Shea Butter, Coconut Oil and Olive Oil was a staple in our home. When I met my husband (and best friend) in 2004, the birth of our bouncing baby boy in 2007 would be the beginning of Natural Spa Beauty, however, I was entirely unaware!

After completing my University education to Masters level and working with the NHS in a Senior Management Role for 5 years, I took time out to help with raising our 3 boys. Inspired by looking into alternative methods to heal cradle cap and eczema, I began to research the benefits of natural and organic skincare in 2007 after the birth of our first son. I made my first soap bar using Shea Butter, Olive Oil, Calendula and Coconut Milk! Little did I know that this formula would remain a staple in my future formulations!

I formulated beauty bars, cleansers, lotions and massage products for family and friends and after our boys reached independent ages of 5, 6 and 10, I devoted my time to educate myself with Formula Botanica’s International Organic Skincare Entrepreneur Program. The best move in my career!

After tireless research, expert consultations, dissertations, exams, formulation creations and testing, I have perfected my ability to hand-make pure, natural and organic skincare products using ethically sourced ingredients! I have achieved my Formula Botanica Organic Skincare Formulator & Licensed Tutor Badges and I am confident that I can provide you with spa beautiful skin using my own formulations from scratch!

I invite you to be a part of this incredible journey💝

Elizabeth Akinyanju

Accredited Organic Skincare Formulator