Natural skincare · Made in Joburg
Natural products crafted for practical healing.
Balm, serum, day cream, night cream and mineral SPF. Five essentials made with African butters, oils and botanicals. Nothing your skin doesn’t need.
13 African oils & butters
No unnecessary chemicals
Small batches
Made in Johannesburg
01 The skincare five
Most loved by your skin.
02 What goes in
Thirteen African oils, butters and waxes.
A few of our favourites. The full ingredient list is on every product page.
Baobab oil
Light and quick to absorb, rich in vitamins A, D and E.
Jojoba oil
Similar to skin’s own oils, so it moisturises without feeling greasy.
Shea butter
Rich and nourishing for dry, rough or cracked patches.
Argan oil
Softens and conditions, with plenty of vitamin E.
04 Our story
It all began with sunscreen.
Essentology started with one natural sunscreen. Today every product is still made in small batches in Johannesburg, from African-sourced butters, oils and waxes, and nothing synthetic to bulk it out.
- Small batchesMixed and poured by hand
- JohannesburgMade in our own factory
- Nothing syntheticAfrican butters, oils and waxes
GregFounder, Essentology
05 Kind words
From people who use it daily.
★★★★★
“Amazing product! You need to use a small amount each time, a little goes a long way.”
★★★★★
“In the two weeks of using Essentology’s products, the ‘sun spots’ are almost invisible… My only regret is not treating my skin problems with your products sooner.”
★★★★★
“This product is absolutely amazing, especially if you have sensitive skin that tends to be dry. Not only does it smell great but the consistency and texture are perfect!”