Behind every growing skincare brand are people who believe in it. In 2023, Hawi Nature’s Touch celebrated six years since our co-founders’ first business meeting, honouring the customers, distributors and suppliers who helped turn an idea into a Kenyan natural skincare business.

This anniversary story celebrates six women representing that wider community, from customers sharing their favourite body butters to partners helping Hawi reach new homes.

Our beginnings: a natural skincare business in Kenya

On 13 March 2017, Hawi’s two co-founders met to discuss starting a natural skincare business. That conversation began a journey of learning, challenges and growth, grounded in a desire to create nourishing everyday care.

By the six-year milestone in 2023, Hawi had launched five distinct product lines and reached more than 35 retail outlets in Kenya. These were milestones at the time of the anniversary, not a current stockist directory.

The range brought together facial serum, shea face and body butters, baby and children’s balms, men’s balms and lip balms, giving families practical choices for different skincare needs.

Six women who helped shape the Hawi journey

1. Kambua Mathu: a valued Hawi customer

We celebrated Kambua both as a Hawi customer and for her contribution to society through positive role modelling and inspirational music. Her work has brought encouragement and hope to many, and we were grateful to count her among the people supporting our journey.

2. Ruth Kisitu: taking Hawi to Kampala

Ruth became a valued Hawi distributor in Kampala, Uganda, in 2018. She believed in the brand and helped introduce it to the Ugandan market. As a customer herself, her favourites included Shea Carob Lemongrass for dry-skin moisture and Honey Peppermint Lip Balm.

3. Jane Sikolia: supporting ingredient quality

We honoured Jane Sikolia, then General Manager at Amor Coco Kenya EPZ Ltd, and the company’s contribution as a raw-material supplier. Consistent, quality ingredients are an important part of making products customers enjoy using, and dependable supplier relationships helped make that possible.

4. Grace Odhiambo: sharing Hawi in Eldoret

At our sixth anniversary, Grace had supported Hawi as a customer throughout those six years. Her continued use of Shea Carob Lemongrass for rich moisture, and her enthusiasm for sharing Hawi in Eldoret, reminded us how much a loyal customer can contribute to a growing brand.

5. Agatha Oluoch: believing in Hawi early

Agatha championed Hawi while working in a pharmacy that stocked our products. When she opened Lincani Exclusive at Sawa Mall on Moi Avenue, she continued that relationship as a distributor. We celebrated her early belief in Hawi and her support over our first six years.

She also shared a personal appreciation for Shea Carob Lemongrass as part of her moisturizing routine.

6. Lynette Titus: sharing her Hawi experience online

Lyn shared her experience with Hawi through social media, helping others discover the brand. Her regular choice was Shea Vanilla Orange for moisturizing normal skin. Her advocacy showed the value of customers telling their own stories and sharing products they enjoy.

Why choose Hawi for your everyday skincare?

Our story is about more than an anniversary. It is about making natural skincare in Kenya that fits into everyday life: rich shea-based moisture, a Vitamin E-rich facial serum and straightforward routines for different skin needs.

Carob Lemongrass brings rich moisture to dry skin, while Vanilla Orange offers a warm vanilla-and-citrus scent for normal-skin care. If you prefer a coordinated routine, today’s duos pair a 100ml butter with a 30ml facial serum.

For dry-skin care, explore the Hawi Dry Skin Duo with Carob Lemongrass. For normal to combination skin, choose the Hawi Normal Skin Duo with Vanilla Orange. These are current shopping options, separate from the products and routines described in our 2023 tribute.

If you want a standalone facial step, the Hawi Vitamin E Facial Serum 30ml offers lightweight moisture and care for dull-looking skin and uneven-looking tone.

Thank you for being part of our story

To every customer, distributor, raw-material supplier and mentor who contributed to Hawi’s first six years: thank you. Every recommendation, repeat purchase and dependable partnership helped move the brand forward.

Whether you have been with us from the beginning or are discovering Hawi today, we are glad you are here. Explore the Hawi Self-Care Hamper for a coordinated skincare selection, or choose the individual products and duos that fit your routine.