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Why we exist
Some of the most nourishing plant oils come from places with a hard climate. Baobab, moringa and marula grow on trees that endure heat and drought; touloucouna comes from the forests of Casamance.
We work with these plants and hold them to a European standard: every ingredient declared, every formula safety-assessed, every claim checked against what has actually been shown.
01 — Where it grows
Our moringa is wild-harvested on small farms in Senegal. Baobab comes from trees that can stand for centuries across the Sahel. Touloucouna is pressed from the seeds of a forest tree in Casamance.
Origin matters, so we name it. Our raw materials travel to Europe by air, not by sea.
Field notes
Moringa leaves, seeds and a baobab pod, photographed in Senegal.
02 — The hands behind the harvest
The knowledge belongs to the people who carry it. Farmers and harvesters in Senegal have worked with these plants for generations, long before any lab measured a fatty acid.
Our part is simple: buy directly, keep the chain short, and be precise about where every ingredient comes from.
03 — The apothecary
Every formula is made in small batches and safety-assessed in the EU, and every ingredient is listed by its INCI name.
We separate what an ingredient has been shown to do in published studies from what a finished product is tested to do, and we only claim what the evidence allows.
“We believe beautiful products begin with honest ingredients, rigorous testing, and respect for the people behind them. That means being transparent about what goes into every formula, ensuring our quality standards are backed by the right testing, and working towards fair, responsible partnerships throughout our supply chain.
Because true quality goes beyond what’s in the bottle. It’s also about how it’s made, where it comes from, and the people who make it possible.”
Frank Suffert, co-founder
TWO NAMES — AYA
Endurance
Aya is the Adinkra symbol of the fern, a plant that thrives where little else can. Our day elixir carries its name.
TWO NAMES — YEMI
Worthy of rest
Yemi is a Yoruba name meaning “it befits me”. Our night elixir carries it: rest as something you deserve.
TWO NAMES — AYA
Endurance
Aya is the Adinkra symbol of the fern, a plant that thrives where little else can. Our day elixir carries its name.
TWO NAMES — YEMI
Worthy of rest
Yemi is a Yoruba name meaning “it befits me”. Our night elixir carries it: rest as something you deserve.
“We want you to feel as good about what goes into your ritual as you do about the ritual itself. That’s why we prioritise transparent ingredients, meaningful quality testing, and fair relationships with the people who bring our botanicals to life. For us, caring for your skin also means caring about the journey behind every bottle.”
Yacine Faye, co-founder
For every skin
Sényana is made for people who read labels: women and men, every skin tone and every age, in Berlin and beyond.