Ingredients
We make our ethical and organic natural skincare range from a fusion of the world’s most nutrient-rich and precious plant oils, sourced from Africa and New Zealand.
You’ll only find the purest, ethically-sourced natural ingredients in your Essence of Humanity product. We’ve found the best natural plant oils from Africa and New Zealand to create our beautiful blends and combine our cultures.
Mongongo Oil
High in Vitamin E, Linoleic and Eleostearic acids, Mongongo Oil is effective for hydrating the skin and restructuring and regenerating the epidermis. A strong antioxidant, it helps protect the skin against free radical damage caused by pollution and other external aggressors.
Found in Extraordinary Facial Oil
Baobab Oil
Known in Africa as The Tree of Life, oil from the Baobab tree is rich in Vitamin A, D & E to aids dry and damaged skin. With excellent skin softening, healing and regenerating properties, Baobab Oil helps maintain the integrity of the skin cell membrane.
Found in Extraordinary Facial Oil
Kalahari Melon Seed Oil
The rich yellow oil of Kalahari melon seeds contains more than 70% Omega 6 Essential Fatty Acid Content, essential to increase hydration and skin smoothness. It has high antioxidant activity, which possibly helps the plant to survive in the harsh Kalahari Desert.
Found in Extraordinary Facial Oil, Nourishing Moisture Cream, Softening Cream Cleanser, Oneness Cream Balm
Flaxseed Oil
Our New Zealand-grown Flaxseed Oil helps minimise skin irritation, redness and inflammation while balancing the skin’s own oil content. High in the natural antioxidant Vitamin E, it has been shown to prevent scarring and stretch marks.
Found in Extraordinary Facial Oil, Nourishing Moisture Cream
Kiwifruit Seed Oil
High in Vitamin E and C and Omega-3 fatty acids, Kiwifruit Seed Oil keeps skin healthy and deeply moisturised while boosting collagen production. Packed with antioxidants, it helps to fight the free radicals that lead to premature ageing and an uneven skin tone.
Found in Extraordinary Facial Oil
Sunflower Oil
Sourced from one of So They Can’s social business projects in Tanzania, our sunflower oil is rich in Oleic Acids and contains a high content of Vitamins A, D & E to provide moisture and a protective layer to the skin.
Found in Extraordinary Facial Oil, Nourishing Moisture Cream, Softening Cream Cleanser, Oneness Cream Balm
