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Nairobi entrepreneur wins two international awards for skincare brand developed from kitchen experiments
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Kaisha Faiza, a Nairobi entrepreneur, has received two prestigious international awards for her skincare brand, Idaro Skincare. The brand originated from Faiza's efforts to find a solution for her daughter's dry skin during the pandemic. After trying various commercial products without success, she began experimenting in her kitchen with raw shea butter, blending it with oils to create an effective formula. This initial experiment led to noticeable improvements in her daughter's skin, and soon friends and family also began using the product. Demand grew organically, leading Faiza to establish Idaro Skincare, named after her childhood nickname. Her work was recently recognized at the Pan-African ICON 100 Awards in Lagos. Beyond her business, Faiza has also dedicated the last decade to philanthropic efforts, using part of her salary to combat hunger in schools and support the elderly in Vihiga County.
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