Minerals left by volcanic ash, pure water flowing through layered earth, and wild botanicals nurtured in silence—each element is a product of time and nature’s refinement.
© SECRETS FROM THE HORN, 2025
Harvested from the leaves of the sacred Gob tree, qasil is a botanical powder revered for centuries by Somali women. Grown in dry, mineral-rich soils and ground into a fine, verdant powder, it cleanses, exfoliates, and calms without stripping the skin. This single, potent material connects the ritual of the past with the skin of the present - offering purity in its most unaltered form.
In the Horn of Africa, beauty has always been a ritual of respect - between skin, earth, and heritage. Qasil powder, once reserved for ceremonial and daily cleansing alike, comes from this tradition. Today, Secrets from the Horn reclaims this ancient wisdom and introduces it to the world in its most authentic, unblended form.
Each Qasil leaf grows in silence, nurtured by the East African sun and sustained by the region’s arid soil. This quiet, uninterrupted growth gives the plant its strengthrich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and gentle cleansing agents. The stillness of the land becomes vitality for the skin.stressors.
Though our roots are in the Horn of Africa, our vision embraces natural wisdom from around the globe. Inspired by the way earth filters and nourishes, we formulate products that purify and restore -blending time-honored materials like Qasil with nature’s most healing elements. Our future formulas may incorporate collagen, oils, and other natural compounds that support skin in harmony with the planet.
In the Horn of Africa, beauty has always been a ritual of respect - between skin, earth, and heritage. Qasil powder, once reserved for ceremonial and daily cleansing alike, comes from this tradition. Today, Secrets from the Horn reclaims this ancient wisdom and introduces it to the world in its most authentic, unblended form.
Each Qasil leaf grows in silence, nurtured by the East African sun and sustained by the region’s arid soil. This quiet, uninterrupted growth gives the plant its strengthrich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and gentle cleansing agents. The stillness of the land becomes vitality for the skin.
Though our roots are in the Horn of Africa, our vision embraces natural wisdom from around the globe. Inspired by the way earth filters and nourishes, we formulate products that purify and restore—blending time-honored materials like qasil with nature’s most healing elements. Our future formulas may incorporate collagen, oils, and other natural compounds that support skin in harmony with the planet.
Our flagship product is made from 100% Qasil leaf powder - nothing added, nothing removed. Naturally rich in saponins, tannins, and antibacterial compounds, Qasil deeply cleanses, gently exfoliates, and soothes irritation while preserving the skin’s natural oils. It’s ideal for sensitive, acne-prone, or reactive skin types seeking a minimalist yet potent routine. Future formulations will remain rooted in the same principles: purity, simplicity, and the healing power of traditional botanicals.
Inspired by the sacred temple of Arca, ORLANCE reimagines skincare through earth-born formulas.
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Where ancient skincare rituals meet modern simplicity. Secrets from the Horn brings the forgotten beauty traditions of East Africa into the now - offering products that are pure, purposeful, and deeply rooted in nature’s rhythm.
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