Our Story
ABEYA is a family-owned sesame oil brand rooted in Ghanaian ancestral tradition and community. Born from one daughter’s desire to reconnect with her childhood home of Ghana, our story centers love and intergenerational learning.
Our oils are crafted from 100% hand-cultivated sesame seeds grown in the rural and arid regions of Ghana. At ABEYA we explore agricultural traditions through partnerships with women-led farming co-ops in rural Ghana. Through fair trade practices, we proudly offer both culinary and cosmetic oils—each bottle our commitment to restoring wellness both inside the body and out. From farm to table, skin to spirit, ABEYA is a call to excellence.
ABEYA means “precious jewel” and it is our gift to you.
Our Founder
Hi, my name is Ekua. I was inspired by my Grandmother to nurture and create memorable experiences during our summers together. She came from Komenda, a small fishing village by the sea near Cape Coast, Ghana. We cooked freshly caught herrings marinated in citrus, herbs, spices, and cold-pressed oils. Think of handmade, fresh, healthy, natural, fragrant and delicious all rolled into one. It is these memorable experiences that inspired me to develop the quality sesame oils Nature’s Essentials produces today.
Our cold-press techniques preserve the essential vitamins and high nutritional content of our oils. Our aromatherapy oils combine our pure nutritious carrier oils with a variety of essential oils for pure relaxation and well-being. Our essential oils are carefully selected for their natural healing qualities to create blends of fresh mint, eucalyptus, tea tree, rosemary, lavender and other spices.
Take a well-deserved memorable break with us. Enjoy our expertly crafted oils produced for your nutrition, relaxation and for your well-being.
We wish you harmony, peace and tranquility!
Our Process
Sourcing & Testing
At Nature’s Essentials quality is very important to us and we ensure this by:
- Sourcing from certified organic or pesticide-free plant products that are sustainably harvested.
- Utilizing a selection process that identifies high yield, high quality seeds.
- Manufacturing high grade quality oils that are proven safe through laboratory analysis.
We monitor and log the quality of our seeds we procure from our outgrowers. From sample screenings, to comprehensive laboratory analysis, we complete a thorough program before selling our beautiful oils to you.
We hope you enjoy the quality of our products as we continue to work diligently to be your reliable supplier.
Sustainability
Our first priority is in supporting safe social and environmental conditions by working with communities that use subsistence farming techniques in the growing, harvesting and drying of seeds to ensure minimal impact to the environment.
Our purchasing practices rely on farmers and outgrowers who each independently determine their prices and as a result guarantee fair market values for their produce..
Our choices when sourcing seeds is always certified organic, ethically “wild harvested” or “cultivated without chemicals” option. We source seeds from All-natural and Non-GMO sources.
As part of our goal to ensure continuous supply of high quality responsibly sourced seeds, Nature’s Essentials is also pursuing cultivation of its own seeds to help expand its sourcing options for certified organic seeds.
Inspections & Accreditations
Before any seeds arrive at our facilities they are inspected for stones, sand, mould and other organic matter, and if approved, they are then purchased.
Upon arrival at our facilities seeds are immediately subjected to a further quality control inspection. They are physically inspected to ensure no further foreign elements are present. Seeds are then stored in our warehouses in dry, clean and pest-free conditions. Facilities and grounds are continuously monitored to ensure product quality is maintained. Production facilities are separated from warehouse facilities to eliminate potential for cross-contamination. Our facilities are also annually inspected by the Food Drug Authority to maintain our FDA approval accreditation.
Prior to processing, seeds are cleansed and dried. Our oil sampling and inspection techniques involve sensory tasting as well as periodic laboratory testing to confirm microbiological and physicochemical standards are continuously met.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the return policy?
Our goal is for every customer to be totally satisfied with their purchase. If this isn’t the case, let us know and we’ll do our best to work with you to make it right.
Are any purchases final sale?
We are unable to accept returns on certain items. These will be carefully marked before purchase.
When will I get my order?
We will work quickly to ship your order as soon as possible. Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email with further information. Delivery times vary depending on your location.
Where are your products manufactured?
Our products are manufactured both locally and globally. We carefully select our manufacturing partners to ensure our products are high quality and a fair value.
How do you pronounce ABEYA?
It's pronounced "aye-bee-yah"
How much does shipping cost?
Shipping is calculated based on your location and the items in your order. You will always know the shipping price before you purchase.