Ingredients
Find out the properties of the amazing African Botanicals that Luyana Natural Skincare loves to add to its products.
![Stock photo of shea nuts in a wooden bowl](http://luyanaskincare.com/cdn/shop/files/LuyanaNaturalSkincarestockphotoofsheanuts.jpg?v=1719305389&width=1500)
butter & oil
SHEA NILOTICA
Suitable for: All skin types, including dry and sensitive
Rich in: Vitamins - A, E, F, and K, Fatty acids - 25% more omega-9 (oleic acid) than conventional shea butter
Benefits: Provides superior protection, Skin healing properties, Anti-aging and anti-inflammatory qualities, Relieves itching and peeling skin, Heals wounds and skin ailments, Soft and creamy texture that's easy to spread, Deeply moisturizing
Similar to: Mango butter, Shea butter (West African)
Source: Uganda (Native to East Africa)
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Oil & powder
BAOBAB
Suitable for: All skin types, including dry, mature and sensitive
Rich in: Vitamins - B & C, Antioxidants, Fatty acids - omega-3, 6 & 9, Palmitic acid, Essential minerals
Benefits: Reduces the signs of aging, Lightens dark spots, Prevents water loss from the skin, Increases collagen production, Promotes a healthy skin barrier
Similar to: Safflower oil, Hemp seed oil
Source: South Africa, Kenya (Native to mainland Africa, Madagascar and Australia)
![Moringa Seeds in a pile on top of Moringa Leaves](http://luyanaskincare.com/cdn/shop/files/Moringa_Seeds_On_Moringa_Leaves.png?v=1719354632&width=1500)
oil & powder
MORINGA
Suitable for: All skin types, including combination
Rich in: Nutrient dense (90+), Vitamins - A, C & E, Antioxidants, Fatty acids - omega-3 & 6, Essential minerals
Benefits: Antimicrobial and healing properties, Soothes skin inflammation, Combats breakouts, Brightens hyper-pigmentation, Fights fine lines and wrinkles
Similar to: Jojoba oil
Source: South Africa, Kenya (Native to East Africa and South Asia)
![Stock photo of pile of marula fruits](http://luyanaskincare.com/cdn/shop/files/LuyanaNaturalSkincarestockphotomarulafruit.jpg?v=1719513871&width=1500)
oil
MARULA
Suitable for: All skin types, especially sensitive
Rich in: Vitamins - A, B, C, E & K, Antioxidants - flavanols, Fatty acids - omega-6 & 9, Essential minerals
Benefits: Reduces redness, Helps regenerate skin cells, Has anti-aging, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, Seals in moisture, Smoothes the skin
Similar to: Argan oil
Source: South Africa, Kenya (Native to Sub-Saharan Africa)
![Stock photo of Kalahari Melons on the ground](http://luyanaskincare.com/cdn/shop/files/LuyanaNaturalSkincareKalahariMelon.jpg?v=1719526513&width=1500)
oil
KALAHARI MELON
Suitable for: All skin types, including oily and acne-prone
Rich in: Vitamins - A & E, Antioxidants, Fatty acids - omega-3 & 9, Palmitic & Stearic acid
Benefits: Cleansing, Hydrates the skin, Prevents fine lines and wrinkles, Provides sun protection, Aids cell regeneration, Tones and smoothes the skin
Similar to: Evening Primrose oil
Source: South Africa, Zambia (Native to Botswana and Namibia)
![Close up of large round Rosehip buds on the bush](http://luyanaskincare.com/cdn/shop/files/RosehipRound.png?v=1719303048&width=1500)
oil & powder
ROSEHIP
Suitable for: All skin types, especially mature and dry
Rich in: Vitamins - C, Antioxidants - Retinoids, Fatty acids - omega-3 & 6
Benefits: Anti-aging properties, Improve the skin barrier, Increases collagen production and skin elasticity, Soothes inflammation, Heals and brightens the skin
Similar to: Peach kernel oil, Bakuchiol oil
Source: South Africa, Kenya (Native to Northwest Africa, Northwest Asia, Europe and North America)
![Close up of Tea Tree](http://luyanaskincare.com/cdn/shop/files/TeaTree.png?v=1719354517&width=1500)
Essential Oil
TEA TREE
Suitable for: All skin types, especially acne-prone
Rich in: Terpinen-4-ol
Benefits: Fights acne, Promotes wound healing, Soothes skin inflammation
Similar to: Citronella, St. John's Wort, Witch Hazel
Source: Uganda (Native to Australia)
![Close up of Tamanu fruit](http://luyanaskincare.com/cdn/shop/files/Tamanu.png?v=1719354589&width=1500)
oil
TAMANU
Suitable for: Dry, Acne-prone, Combination
Rich in: Vitamins - C & E, Antioxidants, Fatty acids - omega-3 & 9
Benefits: Anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties, Promotes wound healing, Reduces scarring, Provides antioxidant protection
Similar to: Castor oil, Tea Tree oil
Source: Kenya (Native to Asia, Oceania, Madagascar)
![Woman holding coffee beans in her hands](http://luyanaskincare.com/cdn/shop/files/Coffee_Beans_In_Hand.jpg?v=1719343792&width=1500)
grounds & oil
COFFEE
Suitable for: All skin types, including combination
Rich in: Antioxidants
Benefits: Reduces puffiness and dark circles, Brightens the skin, Increases collagen production, Fights acne, Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
Similar to: Guaraná seed, Cacao beans, Kola nuts
Source: Kenya (Native to Ethiopia)
![African Black Soap in a solid mould on a wooden soap dish](http://luyanaskincare.com/cdn/shop/files/AfricanBlackSoap_SolidCake.png?v=1719354745&width=1500)
Cleanser
AFRICAN BLACK SOAP
Content: Plaintain Skins, Cocoa Pod Ash, Palm Kernel Oil, Coconut Oil, Shea Butter
Suitable for: All skin types, start gently for sensitive skin
Rich in: Vitamins - A & E, Fatty acids - lauric acid
Benefits: Deeply cleanses and exfoliates the skin, Evens out skin tone, Reduces inflammation, Fades discoloration, Clears up acne
Similar to: Tea tree cleanser
Source: Uganda (Originated in West Africa)