

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 […]
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 […]
Stay healthy as winter tightens its grip. A recent survey reveals that when the sniffles arrive, South Africans do three things — load up on Vitamin C, rest more and sip on a hot cup of Rooibos tea. Rooibos is known for its powerful antioxidant, immune-boosting and antiviral effects – and it’s delicious too. Spicy […]
Our Rooibos Tissue Oil is clinically proven for visible results in six weeks. It’s quite a claim but independent research by the Cape Peninsula University of Technology has shown this. Perhaps it’s the fact that Rooibos is so full of antioxidants, along with those in Grape Seed and Sweet Almond Oil and Vitamin E. Or […]
What is it about Rooibos that South Africans love? Is it because it’s so mild and soothing that even babies can enjoy it? It eases away their tummy cramps, or because more and more it’s being hailed around the world for its health-giving benefits? One of South Africa’s experts on Rooibos, Dr Jeanine Marnewick from […]