BEAUTY
Local is Beautiful By Mpho Masenya
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atural African ingredients are all the rage in the beauty scene right now, and for good reason!
Africa offers a bounty of naturally nourishing and restoring skin and hair care ingredients, with a wide range of oils, butters, and herbs to choose from. Ingredients from the Motherland have become increasingly sought-after as consumers are favouring pure, local and naturally-sourced solutions that cater to a range of different hair and skin types.
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Here are some of our favourite local beauty ingredients… OILS Mongongo Oil This nutty oil from Namibia is also rich in fatty acids, as well as vitamin E. The hydrating wonder ingredient can assist in defending the skin against toxins (thanks to its antioxidant properties) and preventing and treating acne by unclogging pores. It also promotes skin renewal and new hair growth. It’s a great base note for soaps, lotions and perfumes, with a light texture and rich moisture content plus powerful amino acids.
