Golden Hour Skincare founders Patience Kunene, left, and Bonolo Matjila say their decision to start their own business was deeply personal. Picture: Nigel Sibanda
“We wanted to see a product made by black women, an inclusive solution that was simple and affordable,” Kunene says.itself has a personal touch. The two founders met in Cape Town during their first year of law school. The two women shared a love for hiking during the golden hour, the time just before sunset.
The formulation of Golden Hour Skincare’s products reflects their commitment to addressing real skin concerns. “Our range consists of a cleanser, serum, day and night cream and sunscreen. “We really experienced a lot of challenges raising funds. Initially we funded the business ourselves by investing our personal savings.Their entrepreneurial journey has been marked by resilience and creativity.“We had to depend on being creative with our resources.