Botanicals List

Baobab Oil

Adansonia digitata (INCI: Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil)

Baobab is a vitamin-rich oil prized for its lightweight but deeply

nourishing texture. Cold-pressed from the seeds of the baobab tree,

it helps replenish lipids and supports skin comfort and suppleness.

We source baobab from trusted smallholder cooperatives that

harvest sustainably to protect tree populations and local ecosystems.

Shea butter

Deeply nourishing and richly emollient, shea butter replenishes skin

lipids, soothes irritation, restores suppleness and helps improve the

look and feel of dry, cracked or mature skin.

Marula Oil

Marula oil is a fast-absorbing, antioxidant-rich oil traditionally used

across southern Africa. Its gentle, nourishing profile makes it ideal for

restoring skin softness and resilience. Our marula is ethically sourced

from regional growers who use low-impact extraction methods to

preserve potency and quality.

Jojoba Oil

Technically a liquid wax ester, jojoba closely mimics human

sebum, so it absorbs easily, moisturizes without feeling greasy, and

helps balance oil production. It’s non-comedogenic, stable (long shelf

life) and excellent as a carrier oil, makeup remover, or daily

moisturizer for most skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone

skin.

liquorice extract

(Glycyrrhiza glabra extract)

Brightening and calming, liquorice extract helps reduce the

appearance of dark spots and uneven tone while soothing redness

and supporting a more even, luminous complexion.

Frankincense

The tree resin and its essential oil are valued for a

calming, grounding aroma and for topical skin support. Compounds in

frankincense can help soothe skin, promote a more even tone, and

contribute to the appearance of firmness and reduced visibility of fine

lines and scars. As an essential oil it should be diluted before skin use

and used primarily for aromatherapy and small topical applications.

Rooibos

This caffeine-free herbal tea is high in antioxidants and

polyphenols that help protect cells from oxidative stress. It’s soothing

internally (gentle on digestion) and externally — as a cooled infusion

or toner it can calm irritated skin, support hydration, and deliver trace

minerals.

Activated charcoal

Processed charcoal (activated) has a very

porous surface that adsorbs oils, impurities and certain toxins, which

makes it excellent for clarifying facial masks, pore-clearing

treatments, water filtration and some oral applications. In cosmetics it

helps lift dirt and reduce surface oil and blackheads, though it can be

drying, so it’s best paired with hydrating ingredients.

Almond oil

A gentle, calming emollient that soothes irritation, softens skin and

improves overall texture and tone, making skin appear smoother and

more comfortable.

Argon Oil

Antioxidant-rich and fast-absorbing, argan oil hydrates and softens,

helps protect skin from environmental stress, and supports improved

elasticity and smoother texture.

Kaolin Clay

A very gentle, fine white clay that cleanses by

absorbing mild excess oil and removing surface impurities withoutover-stripping the skin. Because it’s soft and non-abrasive it’s ideal

for sensitive or dry skin, and it’s commonly used in masks, cleansers

and powdered cosmetics to provide gentle mattifying and soothing

benefits.

Turmeric

Turmeric — T(rich in curcuminoids) is prized for antioxidant and

anti-inflammatory properties that may help brighten skin and support

joint comfort; rooibos is a caffeine-free, antioxidant-rich herbal tea

traditionally used to soothe digestion and promote healthy skin;