AYA Day Elixir
Awaken · Brighten · Protect
A morning facial elixir built on stress-adapted plant oils from West Africa and the Mediterranean. Concentrated, waterless, and weighted toward daily resilience, brightness, and barrier comfort under sun and screen.
A morning ritual: lightweight, fast-absorbing, and formulated to leave skin awake, even in tone, and visibly luminous.
Hero ingredients
- Adansonia digitata (baobab) — Cold-pressed seed oil rich in omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids; supports barrier function.
- Opuntia ficus-indica (prickly pear) — Seed oil high in tocopherols and linoleic acid; supports skin that ages well.
- Hibiscus sabdariffa (hibiscus) — Source of anthocyanins and flavonoids; supports tone, clarity, and morning luminosity.
Stress-adapted botanicals from arid climates carry measurable concentrations of polyphenols, tocopherols, and unsaturated fatty acids — calibrated here into a fast-absorbing morning oil that supports barrier resilience without weight.
Ritual
Apply two to three drops to clean skin every morning, before SPF. Warm between palms, press into face and neck. Use alone for a minimal routine, or layer over a hydrating serum. A 30ml bottle delivers approximately two months of daily use.
Full ingredients (INCI)
Ingredients (INCI): Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Cyperus Esculentus Root Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Carapa Procera Seed Oil, Luffa Cylindrica Seed Oil, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Pogostemon Cablin, *Citral, *Citronellol, *Geraniol, *Limonene, *Linalool, *Beta-Caryophyllene, *Terpineol, *Pinene
(*Allergens naturally present in essential oils)
West African botanicals at the heart · Formulated and tested in the EU
“In Senegal, the women in my family used oil in the morning, before the sun got high. Just a few drops, pressed in with the hands. The skin would settle, and then the day could start. AYA is that gesture, kept.”
— Yacine Faye, co-founder
30ml · Vegan · Cruelty-Free · Made in EU
Protect, Fortify, and Illuminate
The AYA Face Elixir is engineered by nature to deliver visible, tangible results. It is a functional, results-driven formula for modern life, rooted in ancestral wisdom.
- Daily Environmental Shield: Powered by potent antioxidants from Moringa and Baobab, this elixir fortifies the skin's natural barrier, defending it against urban pollutants and oxidative stress.
- Visibly Firms & Tones: Revered Kigelia Africana extract works to improve skin elasticity and firmness, promoting a naturally lifted and sculpted appearance.
- Deeply Balances & Nourishes: A synergistic blend of Jojoba, Prickly Pear, and Tiger Nut oils delivers lasting, lightweight moisture. It helps balance sebum production, leaving skin supple and nourished without clogging pores.
- Clarifies & Boosts Radiance: Soothing Touloucouna and Loofah seed oils help calm inflammation and reduce the appearance of redness, promoting a clear and luminous complexion.
- Instant-Absorbing Texture: The lightweight elixir absorbs instantly, leaving a smooth, velvet-matte finish with no residue. It creates a perfect, non-greasy canvas for makeup or a natural, radiant glow.
- Ethically Sourced Wisdom: Our 100% vegan, cold-pressed oils are sourced directly from women’s cooperatives in Senegal, honoring the ancestral connection between the land and its people.
Your Morning Ritual of Fortification
Enhance your morning routine by turning it into a valued tradition. The AYA Elixir is created for interaction, not just application.
Get Ready: Kick off with freshly cleansed skin. Take a deep breath to ground yourself in the current moment.
Activate:Dispense 2-3 drops of the golden elixir into your hand. Rub gently to warm the oil, activating its botanical essences. Cover your nose with your hands and breathe in the earthy, woody scent of Atlas Cedar and Patchouli.
Anoint: Gently press the elixir onto your face, neck, and décolletage. Utilize gentle, upward sweeping actions from the center of your face outwards to enhance circulation and revive your skin.
Affirm: Watch as the elixir transforms your skin, while you mentally prep for the day. Sense the barrier it forms, empowering you to step out into the world with strength and elegance!
Ritual Tip:
Incorporate a drop into your foundation or day cream for a natural, sun-kissed outcome.
Affirmation:
“I rise with light. My skin remembers the sun.”
Wisdom of the Ancients, Formulated for Today
We source our ingredients ethically from West Africa, celebrating the potency and ancestral knowledge behind each botanical.
- Moringa Oleifera (Moringa) Seed Oil (Senegal): Known as "The Miracle Tree," its oil is a powerhouse of antioxidants, including zeatin, which helps support cellular vitality and protects against environmental damage.
- Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil: The sacred "Tree of Life" provides a vitamin-rich oil (A, D, E, F) that deeply nourishes the skin, improves elasticity, and locks in moisture.
- Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract: A revered botanical treasure, traditionally used for its remarkable firming and toning properties to tighten and smooth the skin's appearance.
- Carapa Procera (Touloucouna) Seed Oil: A rare and precious oil from the African mahogany tree, prized in traditional medicine for its powerful anti-inflammatory and purifying abilities to calm and clarify the skin.
- Marula Oil: Boosts elasticity and softness
- Pearl Extract (France) Enhances radiance
- Vitamin E (Germany) Protects from oxidative stress
Purity, Potency, Transparency.
We believe in complete transparency. Our formulas are clean, potent, and free from unnecessary additives.
Ingredients: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Cyperus Esculentus (Tiger Nut) Root Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Prickly Pear) Seed Oil, Carapa Procera (Touloucouna) Seed Oil, Luffa Cylindrica (Loofah) Seed Oil, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Cedrus Atlantica (Atlas Cedar) Bark Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil.
Naturally occurring components of essential oils: Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Beta-Caryophyllene, Terpineol, Pinene.
Our Promise: Free from synthetic fragrances, sulfates, parabens, phthalates, and mineral oils. Vegan and cruelty-free.
Note: For external use only. Part of the Senyana Rituals Collection.
The Meaning of AYA
"Aya" is the Adinkra symbol of the fern, from the Akan people of Ghana. It represents endurance, resourcefulness, and defiance—a tribute to the resilient fern that thrives in the most difficult places.
We chose this name for our Day Elixir to imbue your skin with that same resilience. In a world of constant environmental and emotional stressors, the AYA Elixir is your botanical shield, a functional formula that empowers your skin to thrive. This is your daily armor.
More than skincare, this is a ritual of renewal. Inspired by the morning sun rising over the African savannah, each drop reconnects you to the rhythms of nature and ancestral wisdom. It is a daily reminder that beauty is an act of balance—between the Earth and your own essence.
For All Skin, For All People
The AYA Face Elixir is a universally balancing formula meticulously designed for all skin types, genders, and tones. Its intelligent, non-comedogenic composition adapts to your skin's unique needs.
- For Normal to Dry Skin: Delivers profound nourishment and seals in moisture for a supple, dewy glow.
- For Combination to Oily Skin: Helps to balance natural oil production and clarifies pores without stripping the skin's moisture barrier.
- For Sensitive Skin: Calms and soothes with anti-inflammatory botanicals, reducing the appearance of redness and irritation.
- For Mature Skin: Works to improve elasticity and firmness while softening the look of fine lines.
Patch Test: We recommend a patch test before first use. Apply a small amount of the elixir to a discrete area, such as your inner arm or behind the ear. Wait 24 hours to ensure no irritation occurs. If irritation develops, discontinue use.
Awaken · Brighten · Protect
A morning facial elixir built on stress-adapted plant oils from West Africa and the Mediterranean. Concentrated, waterless, and weighted toward daily resilience, brightness, and barrier comfort under sun and screen.
A morning ritual: lightweight, fast-absorbing, and formulated to leave skin awake, even in tone, and visibly luminous.
Hero ingredients
- Adansonia digitata (baobab) — Cold-pressed seed oil rich in omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids; supports barrier function.
- Opuntia ficus-indica (prickly pear) — Seed oil high in tocopherols and linoleic acid; supports skin that ages well.
- Hibiscus sabdariffa (hibiscus) — Source of anthocyanins and flavonoids; supports tone, clarity, and morning luminosity.
Stress-adapted botanicals from arid climates carry measurable concentrations of polyphenols, tocopherols, and unsaturated fatty acids — calibrated here into a fast-absorbing morning oil that supports barrier resilience without weight.
Ritual
Apply two to three drops to clean skin every morning, before SPF. Warm between palms, press into face and neck. Use alone for a minimal routine, or layer over a hydrating serum. A 30ml bottle delivers approximately two months of daily use.
Full ingredients (INCI)
Ingredients (INCI): Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Cyperus Esculentus Root Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Carapa Procera Seed Oil, Luffa Cylindrica Seed Oil, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Pogostemon Cablin, *Citral, *Citronellol, *Geraniol, *Limonene, *Linalool, *Beta-Caryophyllene, *Terpineol, *Pinene
(*Allergens naturally present in essential oils)
West African botanicals at the heart · Formulated and tested in the EU
“In Senegal, the women in my family used oil in the morning, before the sun got high. Just a few drops, pressed in with the hands. The skin would settle, and then the day could start. AYA is that gesture, kept.”
— Yacine Faye, co-founder
30ml · Vegan · Cruelty-Free · Made in EU
Protect, Fortify, and Illuminate
The AYA Face Elixir is engineered by nature to deliver visible, tangible results. It is a functional, results-driven formula for modern life, rooted in ancestral wisdom.
- Daily Environmental Shield: Powered by potent antioxidants from Moringa and Baobab, this elixir fortifies the skin's natural barrier, defending it against urban pollutants and oxidative stress.
- Visibly Firms & Tones: Revered Kigelia Africana extract works to improve skin elasticity and firmness, promoting a naturally lifted and sculpted appearance.
- Deeply Balances & Nourishes: A synergistic blend of Jojoba, Prickly Pear, and Tiger Nut oils delivers lasting, lightweight moisture. It helps balance sebum production, leaving skin supple and nourished without clogging pores.
- Clarifies & Boosts Radiance: Soothing Touloucouna and Loofah seed oils help calm inflammation and reduce the appearance of redness, promoting a clear and luminous complexion.
- Instant-Absorbing Texture: The lightweight elixir absorbs instantly, leaving a smooth, velvet-matte finish with no residue. It creates a perfect, non-greasy canvas for makeup or a natural, radiant glow.
- Ethically Sourced Wisdom: Our 100% vegan, cold-pressed oils are sourced directly from women’s cooperatives in Senegal, honoring the ancestral connection between the land and its people.
Your Morning Ritual of Fortification
Enhance your morning routine by turning it into a valued tradition. The AYA Elixir is created for interaction, not just application.
Get Ready: Kick off with freshly cleansed skin. Take a deep breath to ground yourself in the current moment.
Activate:Dispense 2-3 drops of the golden elixir into your hand. Rub gently to warm the oil, activating its botanical essences. Cover your nose with your hands and breathe in the earthy, woody scent of Atlas Cedar and Patchouli.
Anoint: Gently press the elixir onto your face, neck, and décolletage. Utilize gentle, upward sweeping actions from the center of your face outwards to enhance circulation and revive your skin.
Affirm: Watch as the elixir transforms your skin, while you mentally prep for the day. Sense the barrier it forms, empowering you to step out into the world with strength and elegance!
Ritual Tip:
Incorporate a drop into your foundation or day cream for a natural, sun-kissed outcome.
Affirmation:
“I rise with light. My skin remembers the sun.”
Wisdom of the Ancients, Formulated for Today
We source our ingredients ethically from West Africa, celebrating the potency and ancestral knowledge behind each botanical.
- Moringa Oleifera (Moringa) Seed Oil (Senegal): Known as "The Miracle Tree," its oil is a powerhouse of antioxidants, including zeatin, which helps support cellular vitality and protects against environmental damage.
- Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil: The sacred "Tree of Life" provides a vitamin-rich oil (A, D, E, F) that deeply nourishes the skin, improves elasticity, and locks in moisture.
- Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract: A revered botanical treasure, traditionally used for its remarkable firming and toning properties to tighten and smooth the skin's appearance.
- Carapa Procera (Touloucouna) Seed Oil: A rare and precious oil from the African mahogany tree, prized in traditional medicine for its powerful anti-inflammatory and purifying abilities to calm and clarify the skin.
- Marula Oil: Boosts elasticity and softness
- Pearl Extract (France) Enhances radiance
- Vitamin E (Germany) Protects from oxidative stress
Purity, Potency, Transparency.
We believe in complete transparency. Our formulas are clean, potent, and free from unnecessary additives.
Ingredients: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Cyperus Esculentus (Tiger Nut) Root Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Prickly Pear) Seed Oil, Carapa Procera (Touloucouna) Seed Oil, Luffa Cylindrica (Loofah) Seed Oil, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Cedrus Atlantica (Atlas Cedar) Bark Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil.
Naturally occurring components of essential oils: Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Beta-Caryophyllene, Terpineol, Pinene.
Our Promise: Free from synthetic fragrances, sulfates, parabens, phthalates, and mineral oils. Vegan and cruelty-free.
Note: For external use only. Part of the Senyana Rituals Collection.
The Meaning of AYA
"Aya" is the Adinkra symbol of the fern, from the Akan people of Ghana. It represents endurance, resourcefulness, and defiance—a tribute to the resilient fern that thrives in the most difficult places.
We chose this name for our Day Elixir to imbue your skin with that same resilience. In a world of constant environmental and emotional stressors, the AYA Elixir is your botanical shield, a functional formula that empowers your skin to thrive. This is your daily armor.
More than skincare, this is a ritual of renewal. Inspired by the morning sun rising over the African savannah, each drop reconnects you to the rhythms of nature and ancestral wisdom. It is a daily reminder that beauty is an act of balance—between the Earth and your own essence.
For All Skin, For All People
The AYA Face Elixir is a universally balancing formula meticulously designed for all skin types, genders, and tones. Its intelligent, non-comedogenic composition adapts to your skin's unique needs.
- For Normal to Dry Skin: Delivers profound nourishment and seals in moisture for a supple, dewy glow.
- For Combination to Oily Skin: Helps to balance natural oil production and clarifies pores without stripping the skin's moisture barrier.
- For Sensitive Skin: Calms and soothes with anti-inflammatory botanicals, reducing the appearance of redness and irritation.
- For Mature Skin: Works to improve elasticity and firmness while softening the look of fine lines.
Patch Test: We recommend a patch test before first use. Apply a small amount of the elixir to a discrete area, such as your inner arm or behind the ear. Wait 24 hours to ensure no irritation occurs. If irritation develops, discontinue use.
Shipping
We understand the importance of prompt delivery. That's why we offer 2-3 day shipping for most of our products, ensuring that your journey towards sustainable beauty begins without delay. Each purchase supports our commitment to local farms and reforestation projects in Africa, making Senyana a choice that benefits both your skin and the planet.