« Sama Bioconsult in 2024, it’s 9 active chains for cosmetics and parapharmacy, and research trials in progress to prepare for the future with local groups, external partners, in relation with the national authorities (Provincial Directorates of Environment, Biodiversity Focal Points and Nagoya). »

Founding partner and manager of the local production chain of papaya leaves used in the manufacture of « GENCIX », 100% natural mouthwash – toothpaste, in the west and south of Burkina Faso, in partnership with small cultivators network

2 botanical chains industries set up for Pafums Christian DIOR Cosmetics in the Koro region (western Burkina Faso): agro-ecological monitoring of crops or harvest organisation (training in good practices), drying, packaging, shipping, reforestation programme, support for local associations, etc…

Project to study fragrance plants and essential oils from Burkina Faso (2007 – 2012).

National coordinator of the Project to Support Traditional Medicine and Pharmacopoeia: training, exchanges, medicinal plant groves, introduction of legislation, exhibitions – sales, writing of the « Practical Guide to the Production of Improved Traditional Medicines » (Ministry of Health Prize, CAMES Prize, 2003) in the framework of the PHAVA project: 1999-2002 and 2005-2010 (project under the direction of GERES).

« Aqualicia »: Cosmetic Active Ingredient developed with the UAB women’s group in Gassan (north-west Burkina Faso) from the seeds of Acacia macrostachya or ‘Zaméné’, certified organic (2014). Several other plant-based products are currently being studied.

Botanical chain « Kapokier »: An active ingredient called « Calybiota » has been prepared from the calyxes of Kapokier (Bombax costatum) flowers in partnership with the women’s association.« Sigui Bana ».

Production Organic chain of Baobab oil (« Lipactifs ») and baobab fruit powder (Bogandé region).

« Anogelline »: a Cosmetic Active Ingredient developed from the bark of the Anogeissus sp. tree, and « Mangiferyl », an Active Ingredient developed from the leaves of the Mango tree. These 2 active ingredients are harvested in the village of Koro in south-west Burkina Faso by the Ben Dia Association.

These first 3 photos:
The men harvest the bark of Anogeissus.

The following 4 photos:
Women harvesting mango leaves.

Néré (Parkia biglobosa) value chain: a project that led to the discovery of « Nérényl », a Cosmetic Active Ingredient resulting from a partnership with the Pébatioga women’s group in the village of Tiébélé in Kasséna, where the seeds of this traditionally important tree are harvested.