Pillar 3
BioTrade Retail
Everyday wellness rooted in nature’s symmetry — inside and out.
Kanakisa’s retail offerings translate ethically sourced African ingredients into accessible, functional wellness products. Designed to educate, empower, and invite discovery, our products support daily rituals that honour both body and planet.
Overview
BioTrade Retail is where Kanakisa’s values meet everyday life.
This pillar exists to ensure that individuals can directly access high-quality, ethically sourced wellness products, while remaining connected to the communities, ecosystems, and knowledge systems behind them.
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Our retail approach prioritises:
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wellness over aesthetics,
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education over trend,
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and long-term care over quick fixes.
Each product is an invitation to
participate consciously in a value chain rooted in
dignity, sustainability, and indigenous heritage.
Our Product Categories
Kanakisa’s retail range spans carefully curated wellness categories:
Plant Oils & Elixirs
Cold-pressed and thoughtfully blended oils designed to support skin, hair, and holistic care rituals.
Skincare & Body Care
Creams, butters, soaps, and scrubs formulated to nourish, protect, and restore — without unnecessary additives.
Hair & Scalp Care
Products developed to support scalp health, moisture balance, and strength, informed by traditional care practices.
Superfoods & Botanical Wellness
Nutrient-dense powders and botanicals intended for daily nourishment and functional wellness.
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All products are created with
purpose, restraint, and respect for raw materials.
Bestsellers
Our most loved products include:
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Baobab Oil & Powder
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Ximenia Seed Oil
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KMS (Kalahari Melon Seed Oil)
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Marula Oil
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Nourishing Body Cream
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Restorative Hair Mask
These products reflect customer trust in
simple, effective, and ethically grounded wellness solutions.
Our Wellness Philosophy
Kanakisa products are developed to make customers feel:
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Connected — to origin, community, and nature
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Informed — through clear, honest information
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Empowered — to make conscious choices
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Curious — encouraged to explore ingredients, rituals, and knowledge
We believe wellness is not a destination,
but a daily practice.
Our Standards
Across all retail products, we commit to:
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No parabens
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No synthetic fragrances
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Cruelty-free (no animal testing)
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Ethically and transparently sourced ingredients
Where certifications are not yet in place, we prioritise
community verification and ongoing compliance journeys,
shared openly with our customers.
Engage, Learn & Discover
BioTrade Retail is more than a shop — it is a learning space.
Customers are invited to:
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explore ingredient stories
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learn how to use products intentionally
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engage with educational content and rituals
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participate in seasonal releases and curated bundles
We are continuously developing ways for our community to
learn, return, and grow with us.
Shop With Us
Choosing Kanakisa means choosing
true value over perceived value
— wellness that respects people, planet, and heritage.
