Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Ebony Wooten. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Ebony, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. How did you come up with the idea for your business?
Ive always been somewhat of a Naturalist. I love plants, herbs, homeopathic remedies and eastern medicine. Any way to heal yourself using the earth’s remedies- i’ve always done it. So naturally, i began to create my own skincare such as soaps, body oils, body butters and various skincare products that had ingredients in them that i could feel safe putting on my skin.
At first, i only made these products for myself only. Around the time of Covid i began making them for family and friends because it was safer than going in stores. Needless to say, they loved it and said their skin never felt so refreshed. My Aunt (who is no longer with us) before she passed away during covid, told me that iv’e been keeping my gift of creating to myself for long enough- she said i need to give the world the opportunity to experience a handmade product they can trust. My business, Melanin Vibrations, was then created on June 11, 2020.
The difference in my skincare products is that my ingredients come from herbs and essential oils- each essential oil/herb has properties that are known, through research to have certain healing properties. I don’t claim to heal anything- i allow my clients to choose products based on there certain needs and what the oils/herbs have been known to help with.
Ebony, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
I am a wife and mother of 3 amazing boys and 2 male fur babies. My Skincare business allows me the time to spend with them.
I first got into the skincare industry by creating Natural, Organic and Ph-Balanced for myself, my children and family- after various research and testing i decided it was time for the world to experience what my hands can create; conscious skincare. I then registered my business, set up my business structure and i am now running a full service, online soap and skincare business. I discipline myself to be dedicated as if i were working for another company, plus more.
I create body soaps, feminine soaps, body wash, oils, body scrubs, body butters, children soaps, and much more. My products are created using herbs and essential oils are safe for all over the body. I have people with sensitive skin in mind and that is a problem i believe i solve. Each product is created with good energy, positive vibes and a sprinkle of love- that sets me apart form others. Energy is transferable and the person creating what goes on or in your body matters.
I am proud of the positive reviews from my clients letting me know that my product is not only good, but i works! The Melanin Vibrations brand is working hard to be in all stores, so everyone can have a conscious skincare experience.
What’s worked well for you in terms of a source for new clients?
The best source of new clients for me has been social media- Facebook, Twitter, TikTok mainly. My greatest source has been word of mouth from all of my customers- satisfaction guaranteed.
We’d really appreciate if you could talk to us about how you figured out the manufacturing process.
I create all of my products by hand. The only thing i get from a supplier is my soap base and essential oils.
I also offer white-label products- I create the soap and sell at wholesale without a label so it can be labeled by the consumer purchasing and reselling. My goal is to help other people start their own soap business without having to make the soap because i will be the supplier.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.melanin-vibrations.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melanin_vibrations
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelaninVibrationz
Image Credits
Photo taken by my iPhone. People in the photo are myself and clients of mine.