Building a safe, cosmeceutical skincare brand in Nigeria is not cute.
To myself:
Six years ago, you got curious about your skin. No solid plan, no blueprint. Just curiosity.
But, it is as they say - clarity comes from motion.
In no world did I imagine my curiosity would transform into writing formulas, creating one of a kind products or treating chronic skin concerns and helping others feel bold in their real skin. I just wanted to heal my own skin. 💚
To the business:
You have stretched me, you have refined me, you have rewarded me. Nothing else has given me as much character development. I look forward to the woman I’ll be by your 10th. You give me purpose. 💚
To our customers:
“Enhancing confidence with routine and consistency” is not just a tagline. It engraved in us.
We create products that are certain to work, give real visible results - enhance confidence. 💫
We create formulas that are not quick action but ones that can be effective and yet be repeatedly and safely used for years - consistency. 💫
We create formulas that can be used in different forms, incorporated into whatever lifestyle/ age range - not 1 product fix it all; But 1 product fit in all - routine. 💫
Thank you for trusting us with your skin. I understand intimately what that trust entails. 💚
To the people behind the scenes:
The ones who don’t show on camera but carry a big part of Orchid. From staff members, to friends, and family. THANK YOU 💚
To God:
My sweet Jesus. Thank you for beautiful executions. Thank you for ethereal ideas. You are the brand owner, I am a mere instrument.
All things were made by Him, and without Him was not anything made that was made. 💚
(John 1:3)
Happy 6th Year Anniversary, family members! 💚🫂
If you think I’m visibly lighter, you are not wrong. 😅
I started developing this depigmenting serum for my clients @orchid.skinic last year March and we have now sold over 200 bottles in-clinic only.
I didn’t consistently used that serum myself until 8 weeks ago. I picked one from the shelf and I’ve used about 4 times weekly since then.
Week 3, the difference was there - my skin was clearly producing less pigment, but I kept saying “It’s because I now drive and I don’t get as much sun exposure anymore”.
Week 7, I had to stop being delusional when my friends started asking if I had done a peel. I’m more than a shade lighter and that’s the only thing that’s changed in my routine.
The question now is, do we launch this product on @orchid.skinn website or keep in-house for my clients @orchid.skinic only? 😅
Anyways, if you’re interested in science-backed effective skin care, @orchid.skinn is on discount this week Thursday through the weekend and I can tell you every formula on that website was created and tested for utmost effectiveness.
It’s no trial and error. You can shop and hold me responsible. 💚
Thankful for my life.
My family.
My friends.
The W.
The L.
I’m ready to let this year go now.
I had the best time with the best people! 🫂❤️
@olamide.coker@azeezat_25@_.oluwatofunmi
Just needed an excuse to let you know that @orchid.naturals is having a 30% discount sales for the first time ever and I’m discovering the people have new faves!!
Wdym people are fighting me over Deoxyarbutin lotion being sold out??! 😂
Happy new month! ❤️
This week, someone called me an introvert..
Another person said I carry myself boldly…
Now I’ve been wondering what different people see when they see me… it’s been a food for thought. 💗
And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”
2 Corinthians 9:8
I came back from my trip with N857.14 in my account (I have no regrets 🤣)
Orchid’s team had a brand shoot idea whose budget ran up to N2million waiting for me.
My first thought was to write my own counter idea with a N500,000 budget and present it right back. Because where do I find 2m for a shoot in less than a month? There’s already so much to be done.
Oh God came through! We paid every provider in two weeks. I worked like crazy but God kept the bookings coming.
It may not makes sense to anyone else, but this is a testimony for me. My reminder that God comes through for me every single time. All I needed to do was muster courage to say “Sure, book everything. My father is a wealthy man.”
The kind of day that makes you stop and appreciate life again 🌸
Spent hours at this beach and it’s not because I was swimming, I just sat and watched people - jogging, skinny dipping, cycling, and simply living.
I played in the sand, I bought handmade beads from a cute girl, I met her dad, she taught me her language, I laughed to my belly, I made new friends. Everyone made memories consciously and unconsciously.
I am enjoying solo-traveling if you can tell. 🌸💗
