Make the right choice for beautiful skin The way we approach skin care says a lot about our personalities. Some women prefer to flit from brand to brand always trying something new in the hope of a miracle. Others find a brand and range they like, and stick with it for years. At African Extracts […]
We love amazing skin-care products can serve more than one purpose. Don’t you? African Extracts Rooibos is local, developed specially for skins like ours and our climate and lifestyles. And we know how tough times are – so being affordable and versatile is important too. Here are some stunning summer products that do double or […]
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 […]
Make the most of moisture to keep your skin soft, smooth and supple during the cold winter months. No matter what your skin type, there’s an African Extracts’ moisturiser to give your skin the boost it needs right now. The Rooibos plant has adapted to the harsh winters high in the Cederberg mountains of the […]
Tired, irritated skin is the result of a stressful environment, both externally and internally. From premature ageing caused by UV radiation, airborne pollutants and even blue-light from screens to poor natural cell renewal and healing caused by anxiety, lack of quality sleep and less-than-healthy eating and exercise habits, it all shows on your face. Among […]
When it comes to South African consumers, not only are we very diverse but our skins face some very harsh climatic conditions. No matter how impressive independent test results for our new HYDROFIRM-C+ Moisturiser are, the real test is out there on the faces of South African women. A total of 110 people (109 women […]
There’s an old saying – tried and tested. In the world of skin-care science what does tested mean? Thankfully, as a brand we never have to say that we have tested our products – or ingredients – on animals. African Extracts is endorsed by Beauty Without Cruelty, which has some of the strictest product and […]
Our skin is in a constant state of renewal, with cells forming, moving, hardening on the surface and shedding in about four weeks. About 30 000 skin cells are shed every minute! With ageing, and other factors like stress, lack of sleep and environmental factors, this natural renewal process begins to slow. The science of skin […]
When it comes to protecting South African skins, the antioxidant power of Rooibos extract has a proven ability to counter damaging free radicals caused by the sun and exposure to chemicals in the air. As time goes on, your skin’s ability to repair, heal and renew slows down. This can lead to uneven pigmentation, a dull look, rough surface and eventually wrinkles.
