Our Story

How BASIS. came to be.

From a kitchen experiment to a daily ritual for thousands — this is the story behind every jar.

2021
2021

It started with a frustration. Our founder struggled for years to find skincare that truly worked for melanin-rich skin — no grey cast, no clogged pores, no broken promises. She went back to her grandmother's cupboard and found the answer: raw West African mango butter.

What began as a kitchen experiment became an obsession. Months of testing different grades, sources, and extraction methods led to a single breakthrough formula.

2022
2022

Two years of research, lab partnerships, and thousands of test batches. We worked with cosmetic chemists to preserve the butter's bioactive compounds while achieving the silky, fast-absorbing texture that would set BASIS. apart.

  • No parabens, sulfates, or synthetic fragrance
  • Clinically tested on all skin tones
  • Ethically sourced mango & shea
2023
2023

BASIS. Mango Butter launched to a waitlist of 4,000 people. Within the first week we sold out completely. The reviews said what we always hoped: glass-skin finish, zero grey cast, absorbs in 60 seconds.

We stayed small on purpose — every jar hand-inspected, every order packed with care.

Today
Today

Thousands of daily rituals later, BASIS. is still the same formula, the same commitment. We haven't cut corners and we never will — because your skin deserves the real thing.

  • 4.9 stars across 200+ verified reviews
  • Free shipping on orders over $50
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WHY BASIS.

Superior in every way.

We don't cut corners. Here's how BASIS. Mango Butter stands apart from everything else on the shelf.

Features
BASIS.Our Formula
OthersTypical Brands
100% Natural Ingredients
Zero Grey Cast
Absorbs in 60 Seconds
Works on All Skin Tones
No Parabens or Sulfates
Clinically Tested
Ethically Sourced Ingredients
Glass-Skin Finish
Free of Synthetic Fragrance
Cruelty Free