Finally Popular Beautician: Jana Kwaji Opens Up on Why She Ventures into Organic Skin Care.

In this week’s edition of “5 Minutes Chat”, young and dedicated entrepreneur Janada Kwaji opens up on her personal life, educational background and source of product. Jana, a graduate of Economics and Public Policy from Georgetown University, and the CEO of Mint Organic Care, a luxury Skin Care brand caught up with Style correspondent Safina Mohammed and discussed her journey to fame and the reasons why he decided to go into organic skin care...

Tell us more about your self

I’m from a relatively large family, the third born from my mother and four brothers after me. I was born in Lagos and moved to the US shortly after as my parents were diplomats. Ever since, I’ve moved from one country to another for school and I have loved every bit of it

What is your Educational background?

I started Elementary school in the United States and completed my primary education in Lagos. I then went to school in Togo, then Canada and finally the U.S for both my undergraduate degree in Economics and then my Masters in Public Policy.

Tell us more about organic skin care fix

Organic lifestyle has become very popular over the last decade around the world as people are becoming increasingly aware of the harmful chemicals and toxins in our daily household and food products. Mint Organic Care is a chemical and paraben free bath and body product line that uses the purest and finest ingredients from around the world in formulating its products.

Why did you decide to go into organic skin care?

I decided to do so because of my extremely sensitive skin, which reacts to most products that are not organic. Furthermore, as I started, people are becoming more aware of what they put into and onto their bodies, so there is a growing demand for organic certified products

What is your source of product?

All our products are sourced from pure plants extracts, oils and butters.

With your knowledge about organic products, what are the benefits of organic products to the skin?

Organic skincare products allow for easy processing of the nutrients into the skin. They also protect from harmful chemicals and synthetic preservatives that lead to various chronic skin and health calamites. Not only do organic products smell wonderful, the skin fully benefits from the natural therapeutic and healing properties for the plants.

What age group does the product target?

Our products are not age nor gender specific as we have products for babies, older matured skin and everything in between.

Where do you see your brand in the next five years?

I see my brand constantly growing and involving with outlets in other West African countries in addition to global shipping. Our next phase is to head into Aromatherapy, and afterwards Hair Care. Most of all, we enjoy creating and packaging gift items for events, so I definitely hope to expand in that arena.

What Principles/Motto do you live by?

“If you’re going to do anything, do it well to the best of your ability, or not at all”

What are your hobbies?

My hobbies include Pilates, reading and soap making!

- Style