Nature’s remedy for clear skin It’s sounds so science-y, but this awesome spot-buster is actually found in plants. Salicylic Acid has been known about and used for thousands of years, sourced first from the bark of willow trees. Did you know it’s also an important part of aspirin? How does it work? We use Salicylic […]
Everyone loves roses, the most beautiful and fragrant of flowers – but did you know that these precious flowers have been prized for their beauty benefits since ancient times? Rosewater is a key ingredient in African Extracts’ Radiance range, which helps improve skin texture, rebalance sebum and even skin tone. Rosewater is made by distilling […]
In South Africa knowledge of the healing power of plants is engrained in our cultures and trusted by people based on centuries of collective wisdom. A deep-rooted sense of nature’s ability to soothe and heal finds its expression in skin care based on natural plant extracts, many of them sourced from Africa’s rich biodiversity and […]
Chamomile, a member of the Daisy family, is one of the most widely used medicinal herbs. As a tea it’s well-known for its soothing properties that help calm anxiety and give you a peaceful night’s sleep. The dried leaves also have anti-inflammatory properties that help relieve cramps, and a good helping of antioxidants. What’s not […]
Your skin and hair love oil to help prevent moisture loss and restore suppleness and shine. But, starting with baby oil and moving on to big-brand body oils, many companies use synthetic mineral oil as their primary ingredient. Why not choose a plant-based, natural alternative? Our tissue oil has loads of organic Rooibos extract and […]
Move over avocado oil – the skin-care ingredient that’s all the rage is jojoba oil. A review of beauty magazines and websites in 2019 picks up over 1 000 articles, raving about the benefits of jojoba (pronounced ho-ho-ba). You can find it in African Extracts Rooibos anti-ageing super treatments, Advantage Serum and Daily Repair Facial […]
