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Phyto-Collagen Restorative Cream

Phyto-Collagen Restorative Cream
African Botanics
Benefits
  • Plumping
  • Anti-Wrinkle
  • Hydrating
  • Fine Lines
  • Regenerating
  • Barrier-Strengthening
  • Anti-Inflammatory
  • Complexion-Unifying
  • Mattifying
  • Firming
  • Lifting
  • Scar-Repairing
  • Brightening
  • Clears Pores
  • Exfoliating
  • Renewing
  • Anti-Pigmentation
  • Antioxidant
  • Microbiome Balancing
  • Nourishing
  • Anti-Bacterial

Launching mid-October. Join the waitlist below.

The Phyto-Collagen Restorative Cream by African Botanics is a replenishing treatment cream that firms, plumps and strengthens the skin, supporting collagen synthesis and barrier repair while improving elasticity, dehydration, fine lines and uneven texture.

Phyto-Collagen Peptides, Bakuchiol and Kigelia Fruit Extract form the cream’s firming and restorative complex. Phyto-Collagen Peptides provide plant-derived peptides and amino acids that support collagen synthesis and reinforce the skin’s structural matrix, while Bakuchiol promotes cellular renewal and supports collagen production. Kigelia Fruit Extract complements this action by supporting firmness and elasticity for a smoother, more toned and resilient complexion.

Ceramide Complex, Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid and the 4 Vitamin B Complex provide intensive hydration and barrier support. Ceramides replenish essential components of the skin’s lipid matrix to reinforce barrier integrity and reduce moisture loss, while Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid binds water within the skin to improve hydration and plumpness. B vitamins further support barrier function, skin renewal and moisture retention.

Poly-Hydroxy Acids provide gentle resurfacing action, supporting desquamation to remove accumulated dead skin cells and refine rough, uneven texture while maintaining hydration and skin comfort. Lactococcus Ferment Lysate complements this renewal process by supporting microbiome balance, barrier function and skin recovery, promoting a stronger and more resilient complexion.

Marula Oil, Baobab Extract and Rooibos Extract provide nutrient-rich antioxidant and conditioning benefits. Essential fatty acid-rich Marula Oil replenishes lipids and softens the skin, while Baobab supports hydration and resilience. Polyphenol-rich Rooibos Extract provides antioxidant protection against oxidative stress. Skin is left deeply replenished, firmer and more supple, with improved elasticity, smoothness and luminosity.

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Launching mid-October. Join the waitlist below.

The Phyto-Collagen Restorative Cream by African Botanics is a replenishing treatment cream that firms, plumps and strengthens the skin, supporting collagen synthesis and barrier repair while improving elasticity, dehydration, fine lines and uneven texture.

Phyto-Collagen Peptides, Bakuchiol and Kigelia Fruit Extract form the cream’s firming and restorative complex. Phyto-Collagen Peptides provide plant-derived peptides and amino acids that support collagen synthesis and reinforce the skin’s structural matrix, while Bakuchiol promotes cellular renewal and supports collagen production. Kigelia Fruit Extract complements this action by supporting firmness and elasticity for a smoother, more toned and resilient complexion.

Ceramide Complex, Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid and the 4 Vitamin B Complex provide intensive hydration and barrier support. Ceramides replenish essential components of the skin’s lipid matrix to reinforce barrier integrity and reduce moisture loss, while Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid binds water within the skin to improve hydration and plumpness. B vitamins further support barrier function, skin renewal and moisture retention.

Poly-Hydroxy Acids provide gentle resurfacing action, supporting desquamation to remove accumulated dead skin cells and refine rough, uneven texture while maintaining hydration and skin comfort. Lactococcus Ferment Lysate complements this renewal process by supporting microbiome balance, barrier function and skin recovery, promoting a stronger and more resilient complexion.

Marula Oil, Baobab Extract and Rooibos Extract provide nutrient-rich antioxidant and conditioning benefits. Essential fatty acid-rich Marula Oil replenishes lipids and softens the skin, while Baobab supports hydration and resilience. Polyphenol-rich Rooibos Extract provides antioxidant protection against oxidative stress. Skin is left deeply replenished, firmer and more supple, with improved elasticity, smoothness and luminosity.

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For you if

  • Loss of Volume
  • Wrinkles
  • Dehydration
  • Fine Lines
  • Loss of Firmness
  • Hyperpigmentation
  • Damaged Barrier
  • Reactive Skin
  • Dull Skin
  • Blackheads & Whiteheads
  • Pigmentation
  • Disrupted Microbiome
  • Dryness

Suitable for

  • Dehydrated Skin
  • Reactive Skin
  • Dry Skin
  • Balanced Skin
How to apply
Apply morning and evening to freshly cleansed skin, smoothing evenly over the face, neck and décolletage using upward and outward movements. Gently press into the skin until fully absorbed.

Core Routine

  1. First Cleanse
  2. Second Cleanse
  3. Toner
  4. Hydrating Serum
  5. Targeted Serum
  6. Cream / Facial Oil

Period after opening

18 Months

Extended Routine

  1. Eye Cleanse
  2. First Cleanse
  3. Second Cleanse
  4. Toner (Non-Exfoliating)
  5. Toner (Exfoliating)
  6. Mask
  7. Hydrating Serum
  8. Targeted Serum
  9. Eye Care
  10. Cream / Facial Oil
  11. SPF
Ingredients
  • Phyto-Collagen PeptidesPlumping · Anti-Wrinkle · Hydrating
    Plant-derived peptides and amino acids that support collagen synthesis and reinforce the skin’s structural matrix. They improve firmness, elasticity and resilience while replenishing hydration and promoting a plumper, smoother complexion.
  • Ceramides ComplexSkin Barrier Strengthening · Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
    Ceramides are lipids naturally found in our skin barrier. They play an essential role in preventing Trans epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) which is the loss of moisture through the skin, by restoring and maintaining healthy the skin's barrier function. Ceramides also enhance the skin's natural protection against environmental aggressors and irritants, helping to keep skin balanced and calm.
  • 4 Vitamin B ComplexPlumping · Anti-Wrinkle · Regenerating
    This Vitamin B Complex includes B1 (Thiamine), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacinamide) and B9 (Folic Acid) to provide a multitude of skin benefits and enhance the efficacy of co-actives.

    B1 (Thiamine) - improves circulation, brightens and reduces wrinkles
    B2 (Riboflavin) - improves the skin barrier function, is anti-inflammatory and supports skin healing.
    B3 (Niacinamide) - focuses on strengthening, complexion-unifying and sebum balancing
    B9 (Folic Acid) - involved in cell renewal and collagen synthesis.
  • Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic AcidPlumping · Hydrating
    Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid (LMW-HA) is a smaller, more penetrative form of hyaluronic acid. Unlike high molecular weight forms that primarily hydrate the skin’s surface, LMW-HA has the ability to penetrate deeper into the epidermis, where it attracts and binds water to maintain optimal moisture levels from within. This deep hydration helps improve skin elasticity, firmness and smoothness, while reducing the appearance of fine lines. Additionally, it enhances overall suppleness, making the complexion look plumper and more resilient. It is ideal for dehydrated, dull or mature skin, and especially those in need of long-lasting hydration and improved texture.
  • Poly-Hydroxy AcidsSebum Regulating · Brightening · Pore Decongesting
    Poly-Hydroxy Acids are a chemical exfoliant which exfoliate the top layers of the skin. However unlike AHAs & BHAs, they consist of larger molecules so they tend to sit on the surface of the skin for longer and penetrate slowly. Therefore, they are particularly good for more sensitive skins. As well as sloughing off dead skin cells, revealing a smoother, clearer and brighter complexion; this acid is also a fantastic hydrator.
  • BakuchiolPlumping · Anti-Wrinkle · Anti-Inflammatory
    Bakuchiol is a clinically proven, natural alternative to retinol, studies have demonstrated that Bakuchiol offers retinol-like benefits such as boosting collagen production, brightening and promoting skin cell renewal, resulting in firmer, smoother, and more event toned complexion. Unlike retinol, Bakuchiol is non-irritating and non-photo-sensitising, thus safe to use every day, morning and evening, without the usual side effects of retinol. Moreover, Bakuchiol provides anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-bacterial properties that help soothe, protect, and minimise blemishes.
  • Lactococcus Ferment Lysate (Probiotic)Microbiome Balancing
    Fermented Lactococcus Ferment Lysate is derived from the fermentation of the Lactococcus Lactis bacteria. This process releases natural sugars that serve as probiotics on the skin, enhancing the balance of the skin microbiome. It promotes the growth of beneficial microorganisms while safeguarding against harmful bacteria. In addition to supporting the microbiome, it functions as a natural preservative and skin softener.
  • Marula OilSkin Barrier Strengthening · Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss · Antioxidant
    Marula Oil is a lightweight yet deeply nourishing oil rich in essential fatty acids, particularly oleic acid, alongside potent antioxidants such as Vitamin E and polyphenols. It works by reinforcing the skin’s lipid barrier, helping to reduce transepidermal water loss while delivering lasting hydration and softness. Its antioxidant profile protects against environmental stress and oxidative damage, supporting overall skin resilience and slowing visible signs of ageing. Despite its richness, Marula Oil absorbs quickly without heaviness, making it especially beneficial for dry, dehydrated or compromised skin, while also being well-tolerated by sensitive skin types in need of barrier support and comfort.
  • Baobab ExtractPlumping · Anti-Wrinkle · Regenerating
    Baobab Extract is rich in vitamin C, B vitamins B3 & B6, amino acids, and polysaccharides. It stimulates fibroblast activity to increase collagen I and elastin production, reinforcing the skin’s structural support. Its polysaccharides form a hydrating, plumping film that enhances elasticity and suppleness, while antioxidants like vitamin C and polyphenols defend against oxidative damage and slow collagen breakdown. Together, these effects help firm, smooth, and lift the skin over time.
  • Rooibos ExtractAntioxidant
    A powerful antioxidant-rich botanical extract abundant in polyphenols and flavonoids. Rooibos Extract protects the skin against oxidative stress and environmental aggressors while calming irritation and supporting the skin’s natural defences. Its soothing properties make it particularly beneficial for stressed, sensitive and redness-prone skin.
  • Kigelia Fruit ExtractPlumping · Anti-Wrinkle · Regenerating
    Kigelia Africana, sourced from the sausage-shaped fruit of the tree native to tropical Africa, is a botanical treasure celebrated for its extensive therapeutic and skincare benefits. Packed with bioactive compounds, this ingredient exhibits potent antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a versatile solution for various skin concerns. Its antimicrobial efficacy has been compared to modern antibiotics like penicillin and fluoroquinolones, highlighting its potential in managing infections. It has been used to treat a wide range of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, fungal infections, sunburn, and insect bites. In contemporary skincare, Kigelia Africana is prized for its ability to brighten and clarify the skin, improve firmness, and address signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation. Its rich antioxidant content combats free radical damage, which contributes to skin aging and uneven tone, while its phytosterols and iridoids provide soothing, anti-inflammatory effects that calm irritation and promote a balanced complexion. Additionally, this botanical aids in cell regeneration, leading to a smoother, more radiant appearance with consistent use. Kigelia Africana’s gentle yet effective nature makes it particularly well-suited for sensitive or inflammation-prone skin, offering a holistic approach to skincare that supports both repair and rejuvenation.
View full ingredient list

Aqua, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Isopropyl Myristate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Algin, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Collagen (Plant-derived), Mannose, Glucose, Polyglutamic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Carbomer, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Cone Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Squalane, Bakuchiol, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Tocopherol, Bulbine Frutescens Leaf Juice, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Kigelia Africana Leaf Extract, Cyclopia Genistoides Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus (Kalahari Melon) Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower (Rose Absolute) Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Dipropylene glycol, Styrax benzoin (Benzoin) Gum Oil, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Boswellia Serrata (Frankincense) Resin, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

Please note: The ingredients listed in this product are subject to change as the formulation is updated. We aim to update the INCI list as soon as possible, but we encourage you to read the ingredient list on the product itself to ensure it's suitable for your personal use.

Smell & Texture

Smell: Woody Rose

Texture: Silky concentrated cream

Delivery & Returns

UPS Ground: $10
(free for members on orders over $100)
Delivered within 1-5 working days.

UPS 3 Day Select: $15
Delivered within 1-3 working days.

UPS 2nd Day Air: $30
Delivered by the end of the second working day.

UPS Next Day Air Saver: $40
Guaranteed next-working-day delivery, typically by end-of-day.

UPS Next Day Air: $45
Guaranteed next-working-day delivery, typically by 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM.

RETURNS
Items returned by post can take up to 14 working days to process. Credit notes can be applied to your account within 5 working days. For refunds, we will reimburse you using your original payment method which can take up to 14 days.


The Benefits

  • - + Plumping
  • - + Anti-Wrinkle
  • - + Hydrating
  • - + Regenerating
  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • - + Anti-Inflammatory
  • - + Complexion-Unifying (Anti-Blotchiness)
  • - + Sebum Regulating (Mattifying)
  • - + Firming & Lifting
  • - + Scar-Repairing
  • - + Brightening (Energising)
  • - + Pore Decongesting
  • - + Chemical Exfoliation
  • - + Renewing
  • - + Anti-Pigmentation
  • - + Antioxidant
  • - + Microbiome Balancing
  • - + Nourishing
  • - + Anti-Bacterial
Plumping

Plumping involves using active ingredients to boost the production of key structural components like collagen, the dermal-epidermal junction and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), giving your skin more volume and density. Collagen provides structural support and firmness, while the dermal-epidermal junction, a thin connective layer, ensures smooth, wrinkle-free skin by facilitating cell communication. GAGs, like hyaluronic acid, keep your skin hydrated and plump from within. By stimulating these components, active ingredients help restore your skin's plumpness and radiance.

Anti-Wrinkle

Anti-wrinkle skincare is focused on both preventing and visibly reducing the formation of lines by targeting the structural and dynamic causes of wrinkles within the skin. Deeper wrinkles develop as collagen and elastin decline, cell turnover slows and repeated facial movements create creases that become etched over time. Advanced formulations address these mechanisms through a combination of elastin-stimulating actives, smoothing peptides that relax the appearance of expression lines. By reinforcing the skin’s architecture while softening surface contractions and improving elasticity, anti-wrinkle skincare delivers a visibly smoother complexion.

Hydrating

Hydration is a fundamental part of healthy skincare, focusing on maintaining and restoring the skin’s water content. Well-hydrated skin appears plump, smooth and radiant, while dehydration can lead to dullness, tightness, fine lines and increased sensitivity.
Hydrating the skin can work through a fascinating mix of ingredients with different roles. Humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin act like water magnets, pulling water into the skin to instantly plump and smooth, while Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMFs)—such as urea, amino acids and sodium PCA—mimic the skin’s own hydration system, helping it hold onto water and stay balanced from within.
Adding humectants like hyaluronic acid to your routine will restore your skin's healthy glow, minimize fine lines, and provide a plumping effect.

Regenerating

Regenerating skincare actively stimulates the formation of new, healthier skin, working in alignment with the skin’s innate renewal processes. Central to this are growth factors—effectively encouraging the development of new skin tissue. Peptides complement this by acting as targeted messengers guiding the skin to rebuild with greater strength and structural integrity. Stem cell–derived actives further support this environment by delivering protective and regenerative signals that optimize cellular function and renewal. While these mechanisms are synonymous with advanced anti-ageing—improving firmness, elasticity and overall skin quality—they are equally valuable in addressing scarring, as they promote tissue repair, accelerate regeneration and help restore a smoother, more even skin surface.

Skin Barrier Strengthening

Strengthening your skin barrier involves replenishing the key elements in the top layer of your skin (stratum corneum), leading to a stronger and healthier barrier. These essential elements include lipids (ceramides, fatty acids, and cholesterol) and Natural Moisturizing Factors (amino acids, hyaluronic acid, etc.). Various factors, such as incorrect skincare use, seasonal changes, and aesthetic treatments, can damage your skin barrier. When this happens, your skin loses excess water through Trans Epidermal Water Loss (T.E.W.L) and becomes less capable of defending against environmental stressors, resulting in dryness, sensitivity, and irritation.

A healthy skin barrier is crucial for overall skin health as it helps prevent hydration loss, protects against environmental damage, and reduces the risk of skin conditions like eczema and acne. By strengthening your skin barrier, you ensure your skin remains well-hydrated, resilient, and protected.

Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss

Reducing Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) is key to maintaining your skin’s optimal hydration levels. By strengthening your skin’s natural barrier, these ingredients prevent water from escaping, keeping your skin well-hydrated and plump. The result is a smoother, more supple complexion with improved texture and resilience, giving you a healthier, more radiant look.

Anti-Inflammatory

Anti-Inflammatory skincare soothes, heal, and balance your skin, the targeted actives are designed to reduce inflammation. Inflammation is your body's natural response to injury or irritation, but continuous inflammation can lead to troublesome skin conditions like acne, rosacea, or eczema. Our anti-inflammatory skincare solutions work to soothe and calm your skin, reducing redness, swelling, and discomfort to provide much-needed relief. By strengthening your skin's barrier, these products help protect against further irritation and damage. Additionally, the anti-inflammatory actives support your skin's natural healing processes, leading to a more balanced and resilient complexion.

Complexion-Unifying (Anti-Blotchiness)

Evening skin tone is all about reducing blotchiness and achieving a more uniform complexion. Skincare products designed for this purpose use a blend of active ingredients, including soothing agents, anti-pigmentation compounds, antioxidants, and skin-restoring elements. These ingredients work together to diminish redness, inflammation, and pigment irregularities caused by inflammation, while also strengthening and protecting your skin against environmental irritants and future damage. This promotes healing and resilience, leaving your skin more balanced, radiant, and beautiful.

Sebum Regulating (Mattifying)

Sebum regulation involves normalising oil production in your sebaceous glands to reduce shine, oiliness and breakouts, restoring your skin's natural balance. Overactive sebaceous glands can be triggered by internal factors like genetics, hormonal changes and stress, as well as external factors such as using stripping or overly active skincare, climate, pollution and diet. Excessive sebum production can lead to enlarged pores, acne and an oily, shiny appearance. Effective sebum regulation means using skincare products that balance oil levels without over-drying your skin, helping you achieve a clearer, more matte complexion.

Firming & Lifting

Firming & Lifting skincare is designed to restore strength, structure, and definition to the skin, creating a visibly tighter, more sculpted appearance. As the skin loses collagen and elasticity over time, it can begin to soften and sag, losing its natural contours. Advanced formulations work to rebuild this support from within—boosting firmness while helping to visibly lift and redefine the skin. The result is a smoother, more toned complexion with enhanced bounce and resilience, where facial contours appear sharper and elevated.

Scar-Repairing

Anti-Scarring skincare targets the textured scars left by acne breakouts. These scars form due to inflammation disrupting collagen and elastin fibres leading to uneven healing and indented areas. Anti-Scarring actives harness growth factors and exfoliating actives to stimulate cell repair and regeneration, optimising the skin's healing process to reduce scar formation. They also effectively diminish older scars, improving overall skin texture and leaving you with a smoother complexion and significantly reduced scar visibility.

Brightening (Energising)

Brightening skincare involves using active ingredients to boost your blood circulation, detoxification and cellular energy. Improved blood circulation brings more essential nutrients and oxygen to your skin, while detoxification helps eliminate cell waste and impurities that can make your skin look dull. Certain active ingredients also enhance your skin's metabolism and regeneration. These combined actions restore your skin's vitality and radiant appearance, giving you a fresh, energised complexion.

Pore Decongesting

Pore decongesting focuses on both clearing and minimising the appearance of enlarged pores. Enlarged pores often result from excess oil production and the build-up of impurities within the pore, which can stretch them over time, while ageing further contributes as reduced elasticity makes them more visible. Effective formulations work first to clear the pores—dissolving and removing trapped sebum, debris, and congestion—before regulating oil production and supporting collagen and elastin to improve skin firmness. By addressing both internal build-up and structural integrity, pores can return to a clearer, more refined, and less noticeable state.

Chemical Exfoliation

Chemical exfoliation uses acids to dissolve the "glue" holding dead skin cells together, promoting skin cell turnover and replacing old cells with new, healthy ones. Acids like AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs not only help shed skin but also offer benefits like brightening, clarifying, and anti-ageing, depending on the type used.

Renewing

Renewing skincare focuses on accelerating the skin’s natural turnover cycle to reveal fresher, more refined skin beneath the surface. At the core of this process are retinoids — vitamin A derivatives that function at a cellular level to regulate gene expression, increase cell turnover, and stimulate collagen production, leading to smoother texture, improved tone, and reduced appearance of fine lines and imperfections. Phyto-retinols, plant-derived alternatives, offer a complementary approach by mimicking many of these renewal signals while being generally better tolerated, helping to enhance skin regeneration and clarity without the same level of irritation. Together, these actives promote a continuous cycle of shedding and renewal, refining the skin’s surface while supporting long-term structural improvement for a visibly brighter, more even, and rejuvenated complexion.

Anti-Pigmentation

Dealing with pigmentation means targeting melanin overproduction to reduce dark spots and prevent new ones. Melanin production can be triggered by UV exposure, pollution, hormonal changes (like during pregnancy), and inflammation (from acne or cuts). This excess pigment is then transferred to surrounding cells in epidermis called keratinocytes, which then moves to the skin's surface, causing visible dark spots.

To treat hyperpigmentation, a personalised and consistent approach is needed. Our anti-pigmentation products include lightening agents to block tyrosinase (the enzyme that creates melanin), antioxidants to fight free radicals, and ingredients to speed up skin cell turnover, removing pigmented cells. Using broad-spectrum sun protection is crucial to prevent new pigmentation during treatment.

Antioxidant

Antioxidant skincare is dedicated to protecting the skin against oxidative stress—one of the primary drivers of premature ageing and cellular damage—while preserving overall skin integrity and vitality. These formulations rely on potent molecules such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and polyphenols, which neutralize free radicals generated by UV exposure and environmental aggressors before they can compromise cellular structures like lipids, proteins, and DNA. Beyond defence, many antioxidants also support repair processes and enhance collagen stability, contributing to improved firmness, brightness and resilience. The result is skin that is not only shielded from ongoing damage but maintained in a healthier, more luminous state over time.

Microbiome Balancing

Microbiome Balancing skincare focuses on supporting the skin’s ecosystem through a precise combination of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics—each playing a distinct and complementary role. Prebiotics act as a targeted nutrient source, feeding and promoting the growth of beneficial microorganisms to maintain balance within the skin’s microbiome. Probiotics then introduce and reinforce these beneficial bacteria, helping to strengthen the skin’s natural defenses and reduce the presence of harmful strains. Postbiotics, the bioactive compounds produced through this process, enhance overall skin function by supporting barrier strength, improving hydration, and calming inflammation. Together, this synergistic approach stabilises the skin environment, resulting in a complexion that is clearer, more resilient, and visibly healthier.

Nourishing

Nourishing skincare focuses on replenishing the skin with essential lipids, nutrients, and bioactive compounds to restore comfort, resilience, and optimal function. When the skin is depleted—whether through environmental stress, over-exfoliation, or natural ageing—it can become dry, fragile, and less able to protect itself. Nourishing formulations work to rebuild the lipid barrier using ingredients rich in fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants, helping to reinforce the skin’s structure while supporting repair and reducing moisture loss. By restoring what the skin lacks, this approach leaves it softer, stronger, and more supple.

Anti-Bacterial

Anti-bacterial action targets and inhibits the growth of bacteria on your skin's surface. Anti-bacterial ingredients work by disrupting essential bacterial processes like cell wall synthesis or protein production, reducing the risk of skin infections and inflammation. They are especially effective for treating acne by controlling the acne-causing bacteria known as Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes). This anti-bacterial action helps diminish imperfections, prevent new breakouts, and reduce irritation, giving you clearer, healthier skin.

  • - + Plumping
  • - + Anti-Wrinkle
  • - + Hydrating
  • - + Regenerating
  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • - + Anti-Inflammatory
  • - + Complexion-Unifying (Anti-Blotchiness)
  • - + Sebum Regulating (Mattifying)
  • - + Firming & Lifting
  • - + Scar-Repairing
  • - + Brightening (Energising)
  • - + Pore Decongesting
  • - + Chemical Exfoliation
  • - + Renewing
  • - + Anti-Pigmentation
  • - + Antioxidant
  • - + Microbiome Balancing
  • - + Nourishing
  • - + Anti-Bacterial

Why I love it

  • "We love African Botanics for the way it makes botanical skincare feel genuinely luxurious. The textures are beautiful, the formulas sophisticated and the results impressive, with exceptional African ingredients at the heart of every product. It’s indulgent skincare that never compromises on performance."

    X Natalie K-F

    Founder, Embassy of Beauty