About Us
Pure Oil. Rooted IN tradition.
Small-batch body oils inspired by African traditions, crafted for skin that needs more.
Our mission is to offer intentional care that honors heritage, respects the skin barrier, and proves that oil, when done well, is enough.
Our Story
Amola was founded in 2020 during a period when its founder was navigating a persistent skin condition and consistent care felt out of reach. With limited access to in-person treatment and little relief from conventional options, she returned to cultural remedies, generational wisdom, and ingredients that have been used for centuries across West Africa.
What began as a personal healing journey evolved into Amola, a body care brand rooted in heritage, intention, and results. Over the years, the brand introduced small-batch staples that became customer favorites, including Black Soap, Shea Butter, Sugar Scrubs, and Wash Nets. These products remain an important part of Amola’s legacy and helped shape the community and self-care practices built along the way.
Today, Amola continues to evolve with focus and intention. The brand is now dedicated to oil-only body care, crafted to nourish dry, damaged, and sensitive skin. Each formula is inspired by African traditions and made with thoughtfully sourced ingredients. Oils serve as the foundation of Amola’s approach to care, chosen for their lightweight feel, deep nourishment, and ability to leave skin soft, radiant, and supported.
As the brand has grown, maintaining quality and consistency has remained a priority. Many legacy ingredients require importing, and ongoing global supply challenges, along with climate impacts, have made reliable sourcing increasingly difficult. Shea butter, for example, is harvested seasonally during the summer, and recent production has been inconsistent. Rather than compromise its standards, Amola chose to focus on what can be sourced and crafted at the highest level: its oils.
Our Commitment
Our Resources
Our sourcing is rooted in Africa. We work in close connection with the origins of our ingredients, maintaining care, integrity, and intention at every stage. This approach guides how we thoughtfully expand across the continent as Amola grows.
Our Community
We are dedicated to creating a brand that reflects our values of inclusivity, community, and social responsibility. As a black-owned business, we prioritize supporting and uplifting other black-owned businesses and initiatives that aim to improve communities locally and internationally.
Our Mindfulness
We are offer more than just for your skin. By seamlessly integrating into your skincare regimen, we aim to cultivate a profound sense of self-care and self-love. In a world that moves swiftly, we advocate for moments of pause to savor your personal time. Alongside our products, we offer our exclusive custom Lo-Fi playlist.
Why Oil?
Oil is the original form of skin care. Long before creams and complex routines, oils were used to protect, soften, and restore the skin. At Amola, oil is not an accent or an afterthought. It is the foundation.
The skin recognizes oil. When chosen with intention and blended with care, oils support the skin barrier, seal in moisture, and deliver nourishment without weight or residue. They adapt to the skin rather than overwhelm it, making them especially suited for dry, sensitive, and compromised skin.
Amola works exclusively with oils that are lightweight, fast-absorbing, and deeply effective. Each formula is designed to feel effortless while delivering lasting care. There is no filler, no excess, and nothing unnecessary. Just oil, refined.
Choosing oil-only is a deliberate philosophy. It allows Amola to focus on quality, sourcing, and formulation at the highest level, while honoring traditions that understood simplicity as a form of luxury. When done well, oil is enough.
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