Bodylikemilk – a skincare and cosmetics brand – is the brainchild of Ogechukwu Alexis Obah. Ms Obah is passionate about the African skin and hair. At the age of 21, she left a career in nursing to start her own business with the goal of creating unique and outstanding products best suited for African skin and hair. In 2018, she emerged the winner of The Next Titan, an entrepreneurial reality show with over 50,000 Nigerians vying for the star prize. In July 2019, she was included in Forbes Africa 30 under 30 list for the business category.
Bodylikemilk products are on shop shelves in four African countries – Nigeria, Ghana, Togo and Ivory Coast. Customers can purchase products online, with shipping available for people living in over 50 countries including South Africa, Uganda, Kenya, Germany, USA, UK, UAE, the Netherlands, The Gambia and Ethiopia. The brand has received international recognition, for example, the Forbes 30 Under 30 Business Brand Category 2019. Below are some of their popular products:
Bodylikemilk Sunscreen Lotion
This lightweight sunscreen lotion with almond and carrot seeds oil protects the skin from harmful UV rays and helps prevent skin issues such as hyperpigmentation, as well as skin cancer.
Bodylikemilk Face Cream
Made from the brand’s signature milk cream base, this face cream is enriched with a unique blend of oils to give a balanced moisturising effect, even skin tone, and soften and renew the skin. It is suitable for all skin types.
Bodylikemilk Body Scrub
The luxurious scrub includes a mix of rich ingredients, including sugar, strawberries, almond oil and coconut oil, which don’t just exfoliate but renew the skin, hence giving results of a healthy, younger and glowing skin.
Bodylikemilk Lip Tint
A creamy, moisturising lip balm that smooths and softens the lips. Key ingredients include shea butter, coconut butter and beetroot.
Body Lotions
Bodylikemilk has a variety of lotions to suit every tone type. The lotions are made from the brand’s signature milk cream base, with a unique blend of oils for smooth and glowing skin.
Bodylikemilk Vitamin C Collection
The collection includes a facial wash, 2-in-1 cleanser, face/eye moisturiser, face mask and a luxurious serum. The key ingredient is vitamin C, which helps brighten dull-looking skin and giving a glow that every skin tone and type needs.
All products are available on the online store www.bodylikemilk.com