Carrier Oils
Organic Rosehip Oil (Rosa rubiginosa)
Rosehip Oil is a rich, nourishing botanical oil cold-pressed from the seeds of the rosehip fruit (Rosa rubiginosa), one of the most studied oils in natural skincare. It is lightweight, absorbs well and leaves the skin feeling soft, smooth and comfortable, without a heavy, greasy finish.
The oil is naturally rich in the essential fatty acids linoleic acid (omega-6) and alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3), which support the skin’s natural barrier and help reduce moisture loss. It also contains naturally occurring carotenoids and tocopherols, antioxidants that help protect the skin from everyday environmental stress. Traditionally used and widely studied for supporting the appearance of scars, marks and uneven skin texture, Rosehip Oil is a much-loved choice for the face, body and hair in daily skincare routines.
Key Benefits:
- Rich in essential fatty acids that support the skin’s natural barrier
- Helps reduce dryness and leaves skin feeling soft and smooth
- Contains natural carotenoids and tocopherols that help protect against everyday environmental stress
- Traditionally used to support the appearance of scars, marks and uneven skin texture
- Lightweight and well absorbed, suitable for daily use on face and body
Organic Marula Oil (Sclerocarya birrea)
Marula Oil is a rich, silky botanical oil cold-pressed from the kernels of the marula fruit, a tree deeply rooted in African tradition and skincare heritage. Fast-absorbing and elegantly light on the skin, it leaves a soft, smooth, comfortable finish without feeling greasy.
The oil is exceptionally high in oleic acid, a fatty acid that closely resembles the skin’s own natural oils, which helps it feel nourishing, gentle and easily absorbed. It also contains naturally occurring antioxidants, including tocopherols (vitamin E), flavonoids and procyanidins, that help protect the skin from everyday environmental stress and support a healthy-looking complexion. Traditionally used to soften, hydrate and restore, Marula Oil is a much-loved choice for the face, body and hair, and suits all skin types.
Key Benefits:
- Deeply moisturising and fast-absorbing, with a non-greasy finish
- Rich in oleic acid, closely matching the skin’s own natural oils for gentle, effective hydration
- Contains natural antioxidants, including vitamin E, flavonoids and procyanidins, that help protect against everyday environmental stress
- Traditionally used to soften and restore dry or damaged skin
- Suitable for daily use on the face, body and hair, and for all skin types
Organic Baobab Oil (Adansonia digitata)
Baobab Oil is a nourishing botanical oil cold-pressed from the seeds of the baobab tree, one of Africa’s oldest and most resilient plants, sometimes called the “tree of life”. It is a lightweight, fast-absorbing oil that leaves the skin feeling soft, smooth and comfortable, without a heavy, greasy finish.
The oil is naturally rich in omega-6 (linoleic acid) and omega-9 (oleic acid) fatty acids, along with palmitic acid, the dominant fatty acid in healthy skin and one that declines naturally as we age. Together they help support the skin’s natural barrier and reduce dryness. It also contains naturally occurring vitamin E and plant sterols, antioxidants that help protect the skin from everyday environmental stress and support a calm, balanced complexion. Traditionally used across Africa to nourish dry, rough or mature skin, Baobab Oil is a much-loved choice for the face, body and hair.
Key Benefits:
- Rich in omega-6 and omega-9 essential fatty acids that support the skin’s natural barrier
- Helps reduce dryness and improve skin texture
- Contains natural vitamin E and plant sterols that help protect against everyday environmental stress
- Traditionally used to nourish dry, rough or mature skin
- Lightweight and fast-absorbing, suitable for daily use on the face, body and hair
Organic Kalahari Melon Oil (Citrullus lanatus)
Kalahari Melon Oil is a light, silky botanical oil cold-pressed from the seeds of the wild Kalahari melon, a hardy, drought-adapted fruit native to the desert regions of Namibia, Botswana and South Africa. Traditionally used by desert communities to moisturise and protect the skin, it’s valued for its fine, fast-absorbing texture that leaves skin soft and smooth without feeling heavy or greasy.
The oil is naturally rich in linoleic acid (omega-6), a fatty acid that supports the skin’s natural barrier and helps the skin hold on to moisture, along with oleic acid for softness and flexibility. It also contains naturally occurring vitamin E and plant sterols, antioxidants that help protect the skin from everyday environmental stress and support a calm, balanced complexion. In a clinical assessment, it was found to be non-irritating on human skin and to support skin hydration, making it a gentle, versatile choice for the face, body and hair, especially for oily and combination skin.
Key Benefits:
- Rich in linoleic acid, which supports the skin’s natural barrier and helps reduce moisture loss
- Lightweight, fast-absorbing and non-greasy, ideal for oily and combination skin
- Found to be non-irritating and to support skin hydration in a clinical assessment
- Contains natural vitamin E and plant sterols that help protect against everyday environmental stress
- Traditionally used by desert communities to moisturise and protect the skin
