MaiyaMuna’s Skincare has become a household name in the Gambian beauty industry with great feedback from clients all over the country and beyond. Since the inception of this brand, CEO and founder, Maimuna Jahateh, has put great work into her products with consistent results. Being a holistic lover herself, Maimuna incorporates organic, clean, and Ayurveda ingredients into her products making it top notch.
Maimuna Jahateh is the founder of MaiyaMuna, a beauty company that makes homemade all natural skin and hair care products and uses products to administer beauty treatments here in The Gambia.

Jahateh holds a bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology from Sharda University in India, and was a Scientific Officer in the field of Malaria research at the Medical Research Council (MRC). She is currently studying at the University of The Gambia as a second year medical student and also doing online diploma to be certified Formulator in organic skincare.
Speaking with Maimuna, the young entrepreneur gives tips on a healthy skincare routine.
- Cleanse Cleanse Cleanse!
Cleansing is an important part of skincare as it helps remove pollutants, dirt, and oil from your skin. Cleansing daily helps to leave your skin clean, youthful and glowy and that’s what Maiyamuna’s Skincare is all about. One way you can achieve all the above mentioned is by using the Ultimate Glow Radiance. It’s a creamy and foamy black soap cleanser with quality essential oils as its ingredients. The product can be used both day and night and also as a body wash.
“Using the Ultimate Radiance Body Wash twice a day will help remove any impurities and help give your skin a healthy glow.” – Maimuna
- Exfoliating is a necessity!
This is one skincare step that most people tend to slack on. Exfoliating is a very important part of skincare as it helps remove all unwanted dead skin cells from the skin’s surface. This could be the difference between dull skin and glowy skin.
“The Coffee Scrub contains essential oils to help remove dead skin cells, unclog pores and reveal youthful bright skin.” – Maimuna
Using a textured exfoliator is just one step in the game. Another great way to remove dead skin cells from the skin surface is by using a gentle exfoliant such as a facial mask. The Maiyamuna Rice Scrub will help get the job done.
“The Rice Scrub can be used two to three times a week to help remove all those unwanted dirt, tighten pores, and reveal clean, clear, skin.” – Maimuna
- Glowy skin is great skin!
Get that beautiful glow with the Ultimate Radiance Body Wash. Not only can it be used as a cleanser, the product can also be used to clean away any impurities you might have accumulated throughout the day. Leaving you with a healthy glow.
“All MaiyaMuna products are made with love and the Ultimate Radiance Body Wash will help reveal healthy glowy skin. With MaiyaMuna’s, it’s always ‘glow season’!” – Maimuna
- Moisture is everything!
All that cleaning and scrubbing can dry out the skin. That’s why it is an absolute must to use a good moisturizer to help restore hydration to your skin.
“Let the MaiyaMuna Shea Velvet Moisturizer be your bestie. Seal in all the goodness and glow throughout with all natural whipped Shea Cream.” – Maimuna
Extra Glow Tip!
“Use a Sunscreen with SPF of 30 or above during the day and don’t forget to hydrate!” – Maimuna
What about treating burns caused by brightening skin products or hyperpigmentation… Do you have creams that can cater for that aspect… If so, i’d like to know the price