HERITAGE List

Baobab

Found across the African savannah, particularly in Madagascar and mainland Africa, baobab fruit is wild-harvested from ancient trees often referred to as the “Tree of Life.

Shea

Sourced from the shea tree native to West Africa, the nuts are traditionally collected and hand-processed by local women’s cooperatives using time-honoured methods passed down through generations.

Marula

Native to Southern Africa, especially South Africa and Namibia, marula fruit is traditionally gathered from the wild, with oil extraction rooted in local cultural practices.

Jojoba

Native to the desert landscapes of Mexico and the southwestern United States, jojoba is harvested from resilient shrubs that thrive in arid climates, reflecting a long history of indigenous use. Native to the desert landscapes of Mexico and the southwestern United States, jojoba is harvested from resilient shrubs that thrive in arid climates, reflecting a long history of indigenous use.

liquorice extract

Liquorice root has been harvested for centuries, often dried and processed using traditional herbal methods.

Frankincense

Tapped from Boswellia trees, frankincense resin is carefully hand-harvested, following ancient trade traditions that date back thousands of years.

Rooibos

Grown exclusively in the rugged Cederberg region of Western Cape, rooibos is carefully cultivated and harvested by local farmers, then traditionally oxidised under the African sun using methods unique to South Africa.

Activated charcoal

Traditionally produced from natural materials like coconut shells charcoal is created through controlled burning processes refined over generations.

Almond

Originating from regions like Spain and Italy, almonds have been cultivated since ancient times, with oil traditionally cold-pressed to preserve its natural integrity.

Argon Oil

Harvested exclusively in Morocco, argan oil is extracted from the kernels of the argan tree, often gathered and pressed by Berber women using traditional techniques unique to the region.

Turmeric

Turmeric has been cultivated for thousands of years, traditionally harvested by hand from fertile, sun-warmed soils and deeply woven into cultural and ceremonial practices.