Our Products Africa's Botanical Heritage
Six cold-pressed oils and butters, wild-harvested from across the African continent. Certified organic, free from additives, and guided by ISO 22716:2007 Good Manufacturing Practices.
Our Products
Certified Organic — Our organic oils and butters are free from any additives, solvent residues and harmful chemicals. Certified organic by Ecocert under the Ecocert Organic Standard and the USDA-AMS National Organic Program (NOP).
Mongongo Oil
Schinziophyton rautaneniiExtracted by cold pressing seeds of the Mongongo tree. Rich in vitamin E (tocopherol), linoleic acid, eleostearic acid, nicotinic acid, thiamine, riboflavin, zinc, magnesium and calcium.
Ximenia Oil
Ximenia Afra / Ximenia AmericanaProduced from cold pressing seeds of the Large Sour Plum or Small Sour Plum. High in vitamin C, saturated and unsaturated fatty acids including oleic, palmitic and stearic acids.
Kalahari Melon Seed Oil
Citrullus lanatusExtracted from the Kalahari Melon. Rich in vitamin E, linoleic acid (omega-6), oleic acid (omega-9), palmitic and stearic acid — a lightweight, deeply nourishing dry oil.
Marula Oil
Sclerocarya birreaCold pressed from Marula tree seeds. Contains antioxidants including phenolic compounds, vitamins C & E, fatty acids such as palmitic, stearic and oleic, and amino acids in the form of L-arginine and glutamic acid.
Mafura Butter
Trichilia emeticaExtracted from seeds of the Natal or Cape Mahogany tree. Rich in palmitic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, linoloic and linoleic acid, as well as trichilin.
Baobab Oil
Adansonia digitataProduced by cold pressing baobab seeds. Rich in antioxidants, vitamin A, B & C, omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids. Also contains calcium, magnesium and potassium.
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Baobab Oil
Adansonia digitataProduced by cold pressing baobab seeds, this oil is rich in antioxidants, vitamins A, B & C, omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids. It also contains calcium, magnesium and potassium — making it one of Africa's most nutrient-dense botanical oils.
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Anti-Aging
- Acne Reductive
- Hair Conditioning
- Dandruff & Skin Flaking Treatment
- Skin-Lightening
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Mafura Butter
Trichilia emeticaExtracted from seeds of the Natal or Cape Mahogany tree, Mafura butter contains high levels of palmitic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, linoloic and linoleic acid, as well as trichilin. Its room-temperature melting point makes it especially versatile in formulation.
- Antimicrobial
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Hair Conditioner & Moisturiser
- Skin Nourishment
- Eczema Treatment
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Marula Oil
Sclerocarya birreaCold pressed from Marula tree seeds, this oil contains antioxidants including phenolic compounds, vitamins C & E, fatty acids such as palmitic, stearic, oleic and myristic acids, and amino acids in the form of L-arginine and glutamic acid.
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Antimicrobial
- Acne Treatment
- Hair Conditioning
- Nail Treatment
- Skin Moisturiser & Lotion
- Pre-Shampoo Treatment
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Mongongo Oil
Schinziophyton rautaneniiExtracted by cold pressing seeds of the Mongongo tree, this oil contains vitamin E (tocopherol), linoleic acid, eleostearic acid, nicotinic acid, thiamine, riboflavin, zinc, magnesium and calcium — a deeply restorative profile for skin and hair applications.
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Aging
- Acne Treatment
- Eczema Treatment
- Hair & Skin Rejuvenation
- Skin Moisturiser
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Ximenia Oil
Ximenia americana / Ximenia afraProduced from cold pressing Large Sour Plum or Small Sour Plum seeds, Ximenia oil contains high levels of vitamin C, and both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids including oleic, palmitic and stearic acids.
- Antioxidant
- Anti-Aging
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Hair & Skin Emollient
- Hair & Skin Moisturiser
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Kalahari Melon Seed Oil
Citrullus lanatusExtracted from the seeds of the Kalahari Melon, this oil is rich in vitamin E, linoleic acid (omega-6), oleic acid (omega-9), palmitic and stearic acid. A lightweight yet deeply conditioning oil well suited to both skin and hair formulations.
- Antioxidant
- Acne Treatment
- Anti-Aging
- Hair Conditioner
- Hair Loss Prevention
- Skin Moisturiser
Alternatives For Conventional Ingredients
You can replace or complement your conventional carrier oils with our exotic indigenous oils from Afrika. Depending on the properties you are looking for in your formulations, our oils and butters can serve as the perfect alternative to the following conventional ingredients:
Ingredient Substitutes & Complements
| Ingredient | What it can substitute or complement |
|---|---|
| Mafura butter | Shea butter Mango butter Avocado butter Cupuacu butter |
| Marula oil | Almond oil Avocado oil Carrot seed oil Coconut oil Rosehip oil Moringa seed oil Olive oil |
| Baobab oil | Argan oil Safflower oil Hemp Seed oil Jojoba oil Abyssinian oil |
| Mongongo oil | Palm oil |
| Kalahari Melon Seed oil | Almond oil Argan oil Olive oil |
| Ximenia oil | Almond oil Argan oil |