Born of necessity
Bassa Body was created during the COVID-19 pandemic, a time when reflecting on my personal health and wellbeing was my priority. A big part of that was me being more conscious of what I was putting in and on my body. This led to me searching for a natural deodorant that worked well for me that I could feel good about using.
I decided to try a method that was gaining popularity, fresh lemon juice applied to the underarm. Although it was something that has been successful for others, I learned that hard way that it wasn’t successful for me. This gave me the push to educate myself on how the ingredients in deodorant interact with the human body and began experimenting with recipes. I was able to create a formula that worked exceptionally well with my body and added a unique scent combination that I knew would feel luxurious while smelling good and boosting my mood. I was in full swing with my self-care routine.
My deodorant was working so nicely for me that I decided to share it with a small group of family and friends. I even decided to become more creative and added more scent varieties that they could choose from. They were thrilled with how it smelled, how fresh it kept them throughout the day, and that they could also apply it to other “special areas.” Once I saw the positive impact it had on their lives, that’s when I knew that I wanted to provide others with the opportunity to experience the same.
A clinical approach
As a licensed psychotherapist, I’m passionate about viewing wellness from a holistic perspective that includes not only the mind, but body, because they both go hand in hand and depend on each other. I take the same approach for our products at Bassa Body because they are the embodiment of what I stand for. They support both physical and mental wellness, made of natural ingredients that are nourishing for your body and combining them with aromas that enhance your mood.
Doing it the Bassa way
The Bassa people are native to my home country of Liberia, West Africa. As traditional farmers and herbalists, the Bassa people used items directly from the Earth to maintain their hygiene, implementing ingredients like lime and shea butter in their daily routines. Over the course of time, the Bassa people have evolved but continue to embrace these and tried and true methods of staying fresh.
As a first generation American, I take pride in incorporating the traditions of my Bassa tribe and heritage as a core part of my life. These products are one of many ways that I choose to honor the Bassa legacy.
Family ties
My entire family is artistic by nature, and we are deeply passionate about harnessing that creativity and making it a reality. We’ve always seen cooking as one of the main ways we do that, and find enjoyment in the continuous search for the right blend of ingredients to result in the best possible flavor. This idea translates into the careful consideration that I use in developing the formula and scents for these products. I hope you enjoy them.
Be well always,
Owner & Founder of Bassa Body