Beauty

Find out more about Ojon

Ojon products are uniquely formulated using ojon oil, a natural plant extract found in the rainforests of Central America. Using only the purest natural ingredients, these highly moisturising formulas are perfect for dry, dull hair and skin.

How it all began

The fascinating story of Ojon started when founder, Denis Simioni, was given a small unmarked jar containing a golden velvety balm reputed to have the power to restore the look of health and vitality to 'hair broken by the blazing sun.'

It was after two years that he remembered to use it on his daughter after swimming had left her hair dry and unruly. The results were amazing; her hair was dramatically softer, smoother and her brush slid through the hair strands without a snag.

Denis Simioni decided to discover the secrets of this amazing formula from those who knew it best - the Miskito people of Central America.

A 500 year old tradition

The Miskito people demonstrated each step of their time-consuming process, which is all done by hand using traditional techniques.

After the ripe nut clusters are cut from the ojon tree, they are stacked in the hot sun to dry. The next day, the nuts are individually picked, washed in water and then softened in boiling water. They are smashed with logs in a wooden barrel, peeled and then each nut is cracked to remove the kernels. From these kernels an elixir is extracted, which becomes a velvety paste when cooled.

Sustainability

Ojon works with the Miskito people to help preserve their way of life and their precious rainforests in the region. They are also proud to work closely with MOPAWI, a non-profit group dedicated to promoting sustainable development in the native Miskito and Garifuna populations in the Mosquitia region of north-eastern Honduras.