Akamuti launched in July 2003 with just 6 products! It all began with a passion for tree medicine, an obsession with plants & healing, mixed with an organic ethos & the dream of making a living by trading responsibly. Together they made the perfect catalysts for the Akamuti idea. As a family team they work well together - apart from the times they drive each other up the wall they say! They combined enthusiasm for a holistic way of living, eating, healing & farming keeps their creativity focused, ensuring their products reflect their ethics. That means no nasty man made chemicals, preservatives or additives whatsoever. It also means that they try to source ethical & fairly traded ingredients because they firmly believe in responsibility & sustainability. Akamuti aim to source as many ingredients as possible direct from the producer so sustainable trade can improve the lives & ensure the survival of vulnerable communities across the world.

The name Akamuti is an African word taken from the Bemba language of Zambia. It has two meanings. It translates as 'Little Tree' or 'A Little Bit Of Medicine' It goes to show that in many parts of Africa, trees & medicine are one & are revered as powerful sources of healing. Tree ingredients are very important in our products & we feel that trees are not only essential for our health but also for the health of the whole planet.

Every product they make is handcrafted from start to finish from individual ingredients by real people (not machines!) They start off with chunks of beeswax; slabs of tree butters; loose herbs, barks, resins & flowers; jugs of golden oils & aromatic distillates.They then infuse, filter, melt, pour, strain, mix & stir to create beautiful creams, moisturisers & butters for you to enjoy at their best. Absolutely no chemicals are added at any stage! Everything is made in small batches to ensure you receive your products as fresh as possible, with as much shelf life as possible.