Beauty Blog

Skincare Tips • 2 min read

Best routine for oily and blemish-prone skin

Oily skin and breakouts are common, especially in warmer and humid areas. The key to clearer, balanced skin that doesn’t start to shine by midday is a daily routine that balances natural oil production with keeping your skin hydrated. The secret is using products with ingredients that work together consistently and avoiding harsh ones that &hellip; <a href="https://africanextracts.com/best-routine-for-oily-and-blemish-prone-skin/">Continued</a>

Skincare Tips • 2 min read

Skin care that’s sun care, made for South Africa

Stronger UV rays and longer summer days can lead to overexposure and lasting skin damage. It may take years for signs to become visible but everyday sun exposure triggers dangerous molecules called free radicals that disrupt natural cellular repair, leading to skin that looks old before its time and even to skin cancer. That’s why &hellip; <a href="https://africanextracts.com/skin-care-thats-sun-care-made-for-south-africa/">Continued</a>

Radiance • 2 min read

Discover your natural glow with the African Extracts Radiance Range

If your skin is looking dull, uneven or marked by post-blemish dark spots, it’s time to restore your natural glow. The&nbsp;African Extracts Radiance Range&nbsp;combines African botanicals with proven skincare science to reveal brighter, healthier-looking skin. At the heart of the range is our signature Bio-Active Rooibos, an antioxidant-rich green Rooibos extract sustainably sourced from the &hellip; <a href="https://africanextracts.com/discover-your-natural-glow-with-the-african-extracts-radiance-range/">Continued</a>

Dry Skin • 2 min read

Dry skin? This is why cleansing is so important

Did you know that cleansing the right way is crucial for dry skin. Irritants, such as daily pollutants, makeup and natural skin excretions, can cause irritation and weaken the skin’s natural moisture barrier. The right cleansers also manage your skin’s pH balance which means a healthy skin barrier that’s better able to retain hydration and &hellip; <a href="https://africanextracts.com/dry-skin-this-is-why-cleansing-is-so-important-2/">Continued</a>

Skincare Tips • 2 min read

Having problems pumping out your Advantage SPF30? We are here to help!

No,&nbsp;your product&nbsp;is not faulty, but it’s the AIRLESS PUMP technology. Airless pump bottles are designed to prevent your skin-care product from coming in to contact with oxygen in the air. Instead of a straw drawing the cream or lotion out, airless pump containers have a built-in piston mechanism in the bottom that pushes the product &hellip; <a href="https://africanextracts.com/having-problems-pumping-out-your-advantage-spf30-we-are-here-to-help/">Continued</a>

Men's Corner • 2 min read

Why men need specific skin-care products

If the men in your life have been happily using your African Extracts products you may wonder why they need their own. You may think that, apart from facial hair, men’s and women’s skin is the same, but there are some real differences. Men have thicker skin. No really! Their skin is about 20% thicker, &hellip; <a href="https://africanextracts.com/why-men-need-specific-skin-care-products/">Continued</a>