our ethos

​We create consciously sourced, nutrient-dense premium botanical products for you. Our whole plant extracts are paired with organic ethical oils, hydrosols and eco-certified ingredients predominantly from South Africa, Madagascar and Namibia for the benefit of your skin’s health. For us sustainability is an ongoing project. 

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To Live Whole and Free

Formulas are rooted in creating harmony within the skin, soul and spirit. 

• We believe in opening space for who you are at this moment is where beauty begins. You have always been and always will be a reflection of the wonder & brilliance that exists in nature. 

• Our goal is to instil this deep resonance of connectedness into your daily skin care rituals.

To Live Fresh 

Whole plant infusions, botanical extracts, and unrefined oils, waxes and butters are at the core of every product.

• As much as possible we start with fresh herbs, including herbs we grow ourselves.  Though it can cost 4-5x more, it ensures the potency and quality meets our high standards in delivering effective herbal goods.

• With a deep understanding of herbalism and plant physiology, our well researched and applied extraction methods ensure high quality plant properties in every product.

• Ingredient lists are familiar and uncomplicated allowing the pureness of the botanicals to shine.

• Most skin care products are stored in freshness extending homeopathic amber glass.  This unique, humble vessel helps protect the plant compounds from degradation.  Ensuring the products maintain their vibrancy for as long as possible.

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To Live Responsibly

We are committed to protecting the earth and its inhabitants when sourcing our ingredients. What that exactly means is that we refuse to source materials at the expense of destroying the earth or its people within any step of the sourcing process. Rebuilding our planets ecosystem is one our main aims.

• Sourcing follows strict guidelines such as ingredients not obtained regionally are fair trade certified or are co-op managed (when applicable).

• If organic is not an option, we work with producers who follow organic guidelines or ethically wild-harvested using rules outlined by United Plant Savers.

• Oils, butters and waxes must be GMO free and unrefined or minimally refined depending on formulation requirements.

• Preservatives and lab based ingredients are researched extensively for environmental impact and personal safety.

• Implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• We never test on animals or use animal-based ingredients. We do use bee products which come from our lands beekeepers who are stewards to their livelihood.

• Transparency is incredibly important to us.  You're welcome to contact us anytime for more information on ingredients and formulas.

• We give back to those whose land we source from, environmental stewardship and work to uplift marginalized communities relating to equity and justice. Our donations equate to 15-20% of net profits. 2023/2024 served Mangrove reforestation in Madagascar where Nami Cacao's organic vanilla beans stem from.

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