African Extracts Purifying is the range for you if you experience regular breakouts, spots and pimples and have skin that produces excess oil. These easy-to-use products have natural Bio-Active Rooibos extract to calm and soothe and baobab extract to help reduce oiliness and shine. Salicylic acid helps unclog pores to prevent breakouts and dry out and heal spots.
Our Philosophy
Authentic, effective, affordable products that combine the science of contemporary skin care with the proven efficacy of natural plant extracts.
Skin loves Rooibos
Skin loves Rooibos
Our brand is based on the proven benefits of rooibos, a fynbos plant with unique antioxidants grown only in the Cederberg mountains of the Western Cape, South Africa. Every one of our products contains Bio-Active Rooibos extracted from organic rooibos, with guaranteed highest levels of antioxidants.No animal testing
No animal testing
We are proud to be one of the largest brands endorsed by Beauty Without Cruelty, meeting rigorous standards for inclusion in their Humane Guide. Our products are also overwhelmingly vegan. Recognising a world trend away from animal ingredients, we have eliminated these from all but one or two of our products. The power of nature
The power of nature
Because we believe in the power of nature, the Bio-Active rooibos extract in our products is supported by 35 natural plant active ingredients carefully selected for their skin-care benefits. Each one is a testament to our down-to-earth approach. Made in Cape Town
Made in Cape Town
African Extracts skin-care products are made in our own manufacturing facility in Cape Town, creating many local jobs and supporting the South African economy. Being close to our customers is also the reason why we can deliver immediate attention to queries and give skin-care advice based on local knowledge.Scientific innovation
Scientific innovation
Our research and development team source cutting-edge ingredients for on-trend products that offer solutions to the wide variety of South African skins and concerns. Advanced formulations contain anti-ageing plant complexes, anti-pollution agents, light deflection technology, hyaluronic acid and ceramides.Widely available
Widely available
We want to make it easy for you to buy your skin care products, so African Extracts is in all the major retailers – Clicks, DisChem, Pick ‘n Pay, Checkers and selected pharmacies. You can also get them delivered to you via Takelot.com, Zando.co.za and Pick ‘n Pay home shopping. Clicks and Dis-Chem offer click-and collect services.Kind to the earth
Kind to the earth
Our commitment is to use no parabens. We don’t use synthetic microbeads that pollute our oceans and rivers and our hair and bath and body products are biodegradable. We’re also on a journey towards recyclable packaging and ask you to please recycle wherever possible.Great value
Great value
We believe that quality skin care doesn’t have to cost the earth – that’s why we offer such a great value proposition and why African Extracts is now one of South Africa’s best-selling skin-care brands. 
