About Afrikin
We bring the collective and age-old wisdom of the power of oils from the African soil to you.
Sustainably sourced and produced in Africa, Afrikin offers luxurious products of the highest quality and efficacy, with a focus on minimizing their environmental impact.
With a commitment to sustainability and being waste-averse, Afrikin products are all packaged in aluminium, using zero plastic. All our packaging can be recycled, refilled or re-used, down to the labels on our bottles, which can we cleaned and reapplied.
Our Signature
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Definition: a distinctive pattern, product, or characteristic by which someone or something can be identified.
The olfactive signature of Afrikin products echo the duality of the southernmost tip of Africa: the merging of the cool Atlantic and warm Indian oceans, and the unique flora that this creates. Developed specifically for us by House of Gozdawa Perfumery in Cape Town, it is blended from all-natural oils and no artificial or chemical agents, to allow for an incomparable depth and an individual experience for the wearer, which synthetic fragrances simply cannot cultivate.
Blending floral notes of indigenous African flowers such as Rock Rose and Pelargonium with the woody notes of Artemisia Afra, the fragrance elevates one’s sense of wellbeing, conjuring the feeling of a sweet and cool walk through the Cape mountains: shaded valleys and outcrops of light, the perfume of fynbos that lingers long after… Pure escapism.
Our Oils
ARGAN OIL
Praised as “liquid gold” by the Moroccans over centuries, Argan has an array of healing benefits, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The antioxidant activity in Argan oil helps protect the skin against free radical damage caused by the sun, and improves the elasticity of the skin, whilst also soothing skin sensitivity.
BAOBAB OIL
This enriching oil nourishes and improves skin elasticity and soothes dry skin. Baobab oil contains moisturizing Vitamins A, D, E and F, which help to rejuvenate damaged skin cells. Also rich in omega fatty acids, baobab oil does anti-aging wonders for skin by fighting free radicals.
WATERMELON SEED OIL
Watermelon seed oil is a fine, light oil which absorbs quickly, and penetrates deeply into skin. High in unsaturated fatty acids, Watermelon seed oil is also packed with vitamin E compounds, widely praised for their ability to protect the skin from the adverse effects of oxidative stress, including photo-aging. Vitamin E also boasts anti-inflammatory properties, which do wonders for irritated skin.
SHEA BUTTER
Known as a ““skin superfood”, the high concentrations of fatty acids and vitamins make Shea butter an ideal ingredient for softening skin. Shea butter also has anti-inflammatory and healing properties to condition, tone, and soothe your skin.
KALAHARI DESERT MELON OIL
Kalahari Melon Seed oil is a superb antioxidant, noncomedogenic, restorative skin care oil. Lightweight yet highly moisturizing and emollient, Kalahari Melon Seed oil penetrates quickly leaving no greasy feel.