Seed to Skin

Diverse hands on a tree representing natural beauty, connection, and AYA Natural Skin's seed-to-skin philosophy

What the hell is a beauty standard, and who in ...

A journey into clean beauty, South Africa's natural skincare industry, and the raw fermented papaya balm that started it all.

What the hell is a beauty standard, and who in ...

A journey into clean beauty, South Africa's natural skincare industry, and the raw fermented papaya balm that started it all.

Raw fermented papaya in glass jars showing active fermentation process for natural skincare

Holy Moly, It's Alive!

"Holy Moly, it's really alive!" - one dinner party reaction that started a 13-year obsession with raw fermented papaya and changed everything we know about natural skincare.

Holy Moly, It's Alive!

"Holy Moly, it's really alive!" - one dinner party reaction that started a 13-year obsession with raw fermented papaya and changed everything we know about natural skincare.

Confident mature woman with silver hair and layered pearls lowering her glasses — celebrating natural beauty and the pro-ageing movement with AYA Natural Skin"

Why I Stopped Caring About Anti-Ageing at 50

I am 57, or 58 -  I am never really sure. What I do know is that somewhere around 50, I stopped being afraid of ageing. What I didn't stop...

Why I Stopped Caring About Anti-Ageing at 50

I am 57, or 58 -  I am never really sure. What I do know is that somewhere around 50, I stopped being afraid of ageing. What I didn't stop...

Close-up of a woman's hands holding an open tin of yellow AYA Balm against a soft, blurred natural background. The text on the left reads '20-IN-1: The Ultimate Guide' in bold and elegant typography

20 Ways to Use AYA Balm

Discover 20 real-life ways to use AYA Balm—from eczema relief to diaper rash. The petroleum-free healing balm that replaces 20+ products. Safe for babies & pregnancy.

20 Ways to Use AYA Balm

Discover 20 real-life ways to use AYA Balm—from eczema relief to diaper rash. The petroleum-free healing balm that replaces 20+ products. Safe for babies & pregnancy.

The Intentional Natural Skincare Consumer - AYA Natural Skincare

The Intentional Natural Skincare Consumer

From Teenage Acne to Ethical Advocacy: Why Your Skincare Search is a Two-Part Story Running a business is rarely as glamorous as Instagram suggests, but AYA Natural Skin was born...

The Intentional Natural Skincare Consumer

From Teenage Acne to Ethical Advocacy: Why Your Skincare Search is a Two-Part Story Running a business is rarely as glamorous as Instagram suggests, but AYA Natural Skin was born...

Collagen: Market Hype or Steam Engine? - AYA Natural Skincare

Collagen: Market Hype or Steam Engine?

My struggle to grow my hair back after a disastrous lice invasion forced me to investigate the biggest debate in wellness: Collagen. Was it just marketing hype? I break down...

Collagen: Market Hype or Steam Engine?

My struggle to grow my hair back after a disastrous lice invasion forced me to investigate the biggest debate in wellness: Collagen. Was it just marketing hype? I break down...