Seed to Skin

YA Balm tin showing front label and back ingredient list including fermented papaya extract, beeswax and olive oil — natural multi-purpose balm made in South Africa

"Natural" Skincare: Is Your Product Truly Natural?

The word "natural" is unregulated, petroleum is in your moisturiser, and the front of the label is essentially marketing. Here's how to see through it.

"Natural" Skincare: Is Your Product Truly Natural?

The word "natural" is unregulated, petroleum is in your moisturiser, and the front of the label is essentially marketing. Here's how to see through it.

AYA Balm explores the rich, vibrant and magnificent spectrum of yellow! - AYA Natural Skincare

AYA Balm explores the rich, vibrant and magnifi...

AYA Balm celebrates the beauty of natural variations! Made with ethically sourced and minimally processed ingredients, each batch has a unique shade of yellow reflecting nature's diversity. Papaya is fermented using...

AYA Balm explores the rich, vibrant and magnifi...

AYA Balm celebrates the beauty of natural variations! Made with ethically sourced and minimally processed ingredients, each batch has a unique shade of yellow reflecting nature's diversity. Papaya is fermented using...

Winter Skin Surprise: It's Not What You Think! - AYA Natural Skincare

Winter Skin Surprise: It's Not What You Think!

Winter Skin Woes? We've Got You Covered! Dreading the dry, itchy skin that comes with winter? Learn how to embrace the cold and achieve soft, glowing skin all season long....

Winter Skin Surprise: It's Not What You Think!

Winter Skin Woes? We've Got You Covered! Dreading the dry, itchy skin that comes with winter? Learn how to embrace the cold and achieve soft, glowing skin all season long....

Local really is lekker! 8 reasons to shop local...

We’re already rolling rapidly towards the festive season… and all that goes with it. That’s why we’re preparing our shopping lists early - and planning ahead to skip the chaotic...

Local really is lekker! 8 reasons to shop local...

We’re already rolling rapidly towards the festive season… and all that goes with it. That’s why we’re preparing our shopping lists early - and planning ahead to skip the chaotic...

Black Friday is WACK Friday.

Ah yes, it’s *that* time of year when the BUY! BUY! BUY! anthem rings extra loudly through radios, mobiles and magazines. Be warned! Black Friday, Cyber Monday and all the...

Black Friday is WACK Friday.

Ah yes, it’s *that* time of year when the BUY! BUY! BUY! anthem rings extra loudly through radios, mobiles and magazines. Be warned! Black Friday, Cyber Monday and all the...

Older woman's hands holding a halved papaya in a warm kitchen - natural home remedies and heritage skincare wisdom

Heritage Month: Getting back to basics.

 From a 16th-century Swiss alchemist to a South African kitchen table - and the papaya that started it all.

Heritage Month: Getting back to basics.

 From a 16th-century Swiss alchemist to a South African kitchen table - and the papaya that started it all.