African Botanics

THE FACE DOES NOT END AT THE JAWLINE.

The neck and décolleté have their own requirements.

Thinner and continually exposed to movement and environmental stress, this area can show changes in firmness, elasticity, texture and contour differently from the face.

Neck & Décolleté Treatment Emulsion was developed specifically for this area. A concentrated treatment combining advanced peptides, stem cell exosomes, marine bioactives and targeted renewal technologies to support visible firmness, density and smoother-looking skin.

Lightweight enough for daily use. Precise enough to have its own place in the routine.

Apply morning and evening from the décolleté upward toward the jawline.

FIRM / SCULPT / RENEW

Neck & Décolleté Treatment Emulsion.

SUNDAY. BEGIN AGAIN.

The skin of the body renews continuously, yet accumulated surface cells can leave it feeling rough, dull and less receptive to the treatments that follow.

Clay & Volcanic Ash Exfoliating Body Treatment approaches exfoliation as more than polishing. Volcanic ash, mineral-rich clays and fine exfoliating particles resurface and refine, while Caffeine, Guarana and bio-adaptive botanicals support smoother, firmer-looking skin.

Use it as a body polish—or leave on for 10–15 minutes as an intensive treatment mask before rinsing.

RENEW / REFINE / PREPARE

Follow with body oil or cream while the skin is still slightly damp.

A Sunday treatment designed not simply to exfoliate, but to prepare the skin for everything that follows.

Clay & Volcanic Ash Exfoliating Body Treatment.

DO YOU NEED AN ESSENCE?

An essence is not simply another layer of hydration.

Used immediately after cleansing, it helps restore moisture and comfort to freshly cleansed skin while preparing it for the treatments that follow.

Rose Treatment Essence takes this step further. Its gel-to-essence formula combines Beta Glucan, peptides, humectants and bio-adaptive botanicals to replenish hydration, support the skin barrier and improve visible balance before serum or moisturizer is applied.

Think of it as the transition between cleansing and treatment: skin is cleansed, rehydrated and prepared for what comes next.

CLEANSE → ESSENCE → TREAT → MOISTURIZE

Apply morning and evening after cleansing, pressing gently into the face, neck and décolleté.

Rose Treatment Essence
The step between cleansing and treatment.

CLEANSING, WITH PURPOSE.

A cleanser should do more than remove what has accumulated on the skin.

Commiphora Face Cleanser combines daily cleansing with controlled exfoliation, helping lift surface buildup, address congestion and refine uneven texture without leaving the skin feeling stripped.

Lactic and Mandelic Acids work at the surface. Salicylic Acid helps clear buildup within the pores. 6% Niacinamide supports a more even-looking complexion, while Silk Amino Acids and conditioning botanicals help maintain hydration and comfort.

At the center is Commiphora Wildii, an aromatic resin sustainably harvested in the Namibian desert.

CLEANSE / EXFOLIATE / REBALANCE

A treatment cleanser for skin prone to congestion, excess oil and uneven texture.

Commiphora Face Cleanser.

SUNDAY, FOR THE BODY.

A slower application. A more considered treatment.

After bathing, apply Firming & Energizing Body Oil to warm, slightly damp skin and massage slowly over the body with upward, circular movements.

Nine nutrient-rich botanical oils replenish essential lipids, while THD Vitamin C, CoQ10 and Guarana support the appearance of firmness, tone and radiance. The dry-oil texture absorbs quickly, leaving the skin smooth and conditioned rather than heavily coated.

Frankincense, Guaiac Wood, Spearmint, Black Pepper, Lime and Ylang-Ylang give the ritual its fresh, grounding aromatic character.

Take the time to treat the skin below the neck with the same intention as the face.

Firming & Energizing Body Oil.

Oily skin can still be lipid-depleted.

When skin is both oily and dehydrated, the answer is not always to remove more oil. Supporting the lipids essential to barrier function can help restore hydration, comfort and visible balance.

Neroli Infused Marula Oil begins with single-origin, wild-grown Marula Oil, naturally rich in fatty acids, phytosterols and antioxidant compounds - in an exceptionally fluid texture that absorbs without the heavy finish associated with many facial oils.

Lipid replenishment without heaviness.
Hydration without congestion.
Balance without stripping.

Use 5–8 drops as the final step of your ritual, morning or evening, or blend a few drops into moisturizer for added nourishment and luminosity.

A seasonal routine should be precise, not complicated.

The Autumn Protocol brings together four targeted formulas in a considered sequence:

RESTORE
Ceramide Repair Booster — replenish essential lipids and support barrier function.

CORRECT · AM
Vita C Corrector — antioxidant support and targeted correction for uneven tone.

CORRECT · PM
Resurrection Cell Recovery Serum — 0.5% retinol for controlled evening renewal.

PROTECT
Silver Rescue Cream — maintain moisture, comfort and barrier resilience throughout correction.

Corrective actives do not need to be used more aggressively. They need to be used appropriately, consistently and with adequate barrier support.

Four formulas. Two routines. One clear objective: effective correction without compromising barrier function.

Discover The Autumn Protocol through the link in bio.

What should change in your skincare routine after summer?

Not necessarily the number of products. The priorities.

After months of increased UV exposure, pigmentation can remain visible just as cooler temperatures and lower humidity begin to affect moisture retention and barrier comfort. At the same time, introducing stronger corrective treatments too quickly can leave skin feeling dry or reactive.

A considered autumn routine addresses these needs in the right order: support the barrier, target uneven tone, introduce renewal according to skin tolerance, and continue broad-spectrum SPF every day.

At African Botanics, we approach seasonal skincare by looking first at how the skin is functioning—and then selecting the actives and formulations that support what it needs now.

The objective is not a more complicated routine. It is a better-functioning one.

Read The Skin After Summer in the Journal through the link in bio.

Repeated UV exposure can leave uneven pigmentation more visible well into autumn. At the same time, lower humidity and changing temperatures can increase moisture loss, leaving skin feeling drier, tighter or more reactive.

This creates two different needs at once: the skin may benefit from correction, while also requiring greater barrier support.

Before increasing corrective treatments, consider the condition of the skin receiving them.

Our latest Journal editorial, The Skin After Summer, examines what changes after summer—and how to adjust the routine accordingly.

Read the Journal through the link in bio.

Muscles hold what the week asks of them. Sustained posture, repetitive movement, physical strain - all of it leaves muscle fibers tight and slow to release.

Massage helps: it encourages circulation to the areas that hold tension. The gel is built to work alongside it. Menthol cools on contact; then ginger, black pepper, and capsicum bring a gentle, spreading warmth. The shift from cool to warm is what turns a few minutes of massage into something restorative.

At its center, arnica, devil's claw, comfrey, and buchu - plants long valued in traditional practice - with marula and shea to soften the skin. Peppermint, eucalyptus, and clary sage to clear the head.

Warm a little in the hands and work slowly into the neck, shoulders, lower back - the places a week collects. Sunday is a good time for it.

Muscle Pain Relief Recovery Gel. Link in bio.