South Africa is so full of incredible beauty brands and we want to spotlight a few of our favourites. Some of these brands have emerged from humble beginnings, but they’re quickly making their mark on the local and international markets. Others may have had more extravagant roots, and continue to put South Africa on the beauty map because of their consistent quality and results.
By supporting local brands, you help local entrepreneurs to grow and flourish and you keep our economy going.
6 LOCAL BEAUTY BRANDS WE LOVE:
Skin Creamery
One of the first things you’ll notice about this brand is their stunning packaging – clean, simple and exquisite. But, it goes much further than this. These products are made with the ethos of “slow beauty”, which is all about a natural and holistic approach. It’s about honouring your skin and embracing its natural ageing in the best, healthiest, most nurturing way possible.
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Website: www.skincreamery.co.za
Sorbet
With over 200 stores throughout South Africa, Sorbet has certainly made its mark as one of the top-notch beauty brands. They sell products for healthy skin, hair and body – just what we all need to feel and look great. Their exciting products smell gorgeous and include face masks, make-up, fragrances, gift sets, and more.
And as an added bonus, they have products that are specifically designed for men too.
Follow Sorbet on:
Website: https://www.sorbet.co.za/
Esse Skincare
Although Esse started as an organic brand, it has evolved into one that focuses on probiotic skincare – maintaining the natural microbiomes of your skin to act as armour against pollutants that cause skin damage, acne and ageing. Their ethos is “rewild your skin” and we love that they stand against harsh, harmful chemicals in favour of natural pre- and probiotics.
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Website: https://www.esseskincare.com/
Oh-lief Natural Products
This family- and baby-friendly range is full of 100% natural products, with olive oil as the nurturing main ingredient in all of them. With a particular focus on baby products, Oh-lief stocks bum cream, tummy wax, insect balm, shampoo, biodegradable bamboo wipes, and more. We also love the sunscreen range – ideal for all members of the family.
Follow Oh-lief on:
Website: https://ohlief.com/
Charlotte Rhys
This is a brand we often see in guesthouses around South Africa. Established in 1999 with the aim of creating luxury beauty products, this company is known for beautiful fragrances and a commitment to being cruelty-free. Their product range has grown so much over the years and now includes body products, hair products, sunscreen, insect repellent, sanitiser, perfumes, and a full men’s range.
Follow Charlotte Rhys on:
Website: https://www.charlotterhys.co.za/
DermaFix Cosmeceuticals
The DermaFix products are aimed at treating and correcting issues like hyperpigmentation, scarring, acne, stretch marks, and the signs of ageing. This is about targeted skincare backed by science. There are cleansers, toners, moisturisers, sunscreen, face masks, and even microneedling rollers. This is one of the South African beauty brands that stand out for its commitment to research and medical technology.
Follow DermaFix on:
Website: https://www.dermafix.co.za/
Local Beauty Brands and Nordens
These are just some of our favourite local beauty brands, but we are excited to learn about more. As a South African health brand, we are committed to uplifting other labels and working along with them. Of course, our products promote healthy hair, skin and nails too. They work well as complements to the beauty products and help to bring out the best in these products.
Some of the Nordens products that give you glowing skin, strong nails and the healthiest hair include:
To put your body and general health in the best possible condition to look and feel exquisite, order your Nordens products today via our online shop.