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Elevating the beauty in your skin and hair, organically

Our Mission: Effective, nature-inspired care, made from what Ghana throws away.

Our mission is to develop effective, nature-inspired haircare and personal-care solutions that address real customer needs through science and innovation, while transforming underutilized natural resources into valuable products that promote healthier beauty practices, environmental sustainability, and community empowerment.

Purl Kernel is an organic hair and skincare brand with organic ingredients to formulate products that really work. We deploy our favorite kernel oils, which contain high levels of lauric acid and vitamins, are free of harsh chemicals, and are infused with natural antioxidants, serving as a safer alternative to the harsh chemicals used in cosmetic products.

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Our oils

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Hair Growth Oil

For thinning, shedding, breakage and lost edges

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Easily achieve one inch hair growth within two weeks. This hair oil is formulated with natural antioxidants to grow hair faster, and accelerates the regrowth of lost edges.

Do you have a lot of shedding and breakages? Worry no more! Experience reduction in thinning, shedding and breakages.

It deeply nourishes the scalp environment and removes all inflammation.

Made with: Palm kernel oil, rich in lauric acid and vitamins, with natural antioxidants

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Anti-dandruff Hair Oil

For dandruff, itching and scalp inflammation

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Cures dandruff very fast, leaving you with a clean and healthy scalp. You don't have dandruff? That's great, and you will never have to bother about it while using this product.

This oil calms itches, removes inflammations and clears all dandruff for a vibrant scalp and hair.

Made with: Palm kernel oil, rich in lauric acid and vitamins, with natural antioxidants

Why it matters

of 7.3 million young adults live with skin and hair conditions
40%
of palm kernels wasted in Ghana every year
~20 tons
natural oil, free of harsh sulphates and parabens
100%

Healthier scalps

A safer alternative to the harsh sulphates and parabens that cause dermatitis, scalp inflammation and persistent dandruff.

Less waste

Palm kernels that would drain into landfills become products rich in lauric acid, which moisturizes and heals skin and hair.

Stronger communities

Creating value from an underused Ghanaian resource, as part of our commitment to community empowerment.

The full picture

About 40% of 7.3 million young adults suffer from the pain and discomfort of skin and hair diseases, and their only option is harsh sulphates and parabens in skin and haircare products, which can cause worse short- and long-term effects such as dermatitis, scalp inflammation, and persistent dandruff.

On the other hand, Ghana is one of the leading countries in palm plantations and palm oil production. Every year, nearly 20 tons of palm kernels are wasted in Ghana, draining into landfills and polluting the environment, despite research showing that they contain lauric acids, which help to moisturize and heal the skin and hair.

Hagar Apatewen, founder of Purl Kernel, in a lab coat in the laboratory

Our Story

My struggle sparked the idea. My curiosity fuelled the innovation. And your haircare journey inspires our mission.
Hagar ApatewenFounder

Purl Cosmetics was born from a struggle I personally experienced.

For days, I battled a lice infestation that left my scalp unbearably itchy and my hair breaking. I knew how frustrating and uncomfortable it felt, and I began wondering: What if I could find a solution that worked for me and could also help others facing the same challenges?

That question sparked the beginning of Purl.

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I started sharing my experiences and the remedies that helped me with others experiencing similar hair problems. But I wanted to do more than share solutions—I wanted to create one.

So, I took my curiosity to the next level. I formulated my first product and tested it against head lice and dandruff. The results amazed me! What began as a personal search for relief soon became a passion for developing solutions to common hair and scalp challenges.

Driven by curiosity, I continued exploring its potential against other skin-related microbial concerns. Encouraged by my initial observations, I took my research into the laboratory to investigate its antimicrobial properties further.

That was when my personal struggle began to transform into a bigger vision.

Today, PURL COSMETICS is more than a beauty brand. It is a mission born from personal experience, driven by scientific curiosity, and inspired by the belief that everyone deserves to feel comfortable, confident, and beautiful in their own skin.

At Purl, we believe that beautiful hair begins with caring for the scalp. We are committed to developing thoughtful, nature-inspired haircare solutions that address real concerns while creating value from nature's resources.

PURL COSMETICS: Where personal experience meets nature-inspired innovation.

Partner with Purl Kernel

We turn Ghana's palm kernel waste into scalp care that works. If you fund, stock or research natural cosmetics, we would like to hear from you.

  • Funders and donors

    Help us scale production and take our research further in the lab.

  • Stockists

    Carry Purl Kernel oils in your salon, pharmacy or shop.

  • Research partners

    Work with us on the antimicrobial properties of kernel oil.