How to Use

AM / PM

DISPENSE

Pour a generous amount into wet hands or onto a body sponge.

LATHER

Massage over damp skin from neck to toe, working the gel into a soft lather.

RINSE

Rinse thoroughly with warm water.

REPLENISH

Pat skin dry and follow with your preferred body cream or body oil.

The Formula

Cleansing as skincare

Cleansing is the first treatment of the body. This daily formula approaches it with the same precision as facial care—prioritizing skin integrity, comfort and the quality of what remains after rinsing.

The Technology

The science of a gentler cleanse

Effective cleansing does not require aggressive action. A carefully calibrated wash system creates affinity with water and surface impurities, allowing them to be removed efficiently while preserving a supple, conditioned skin feel.

The Source

Florals / woods / resins

Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot meet Patchouli, Cedarwood and Guaiac, grounded by Frankincense and Commiphora. A composition of floral warmth, woods and resins gives the daily cleansing ritual its distinctive aromatic character.

The Ingredients

Bio-adaptive botanicals

Marula, Baobab, Aloe Ferox, Rooibos and Honeybush are selected from Southern Africa’s resilient botanical landscape. Adapted to demanding environmental conditions, they bring conditioning, hydrating and antioxidant support to the skin within a daily cleansing ritual.

Why This Formula Matters

Daily cleansing should remove impurities without leaving the skin feeling stripped or depleted. Hydrating Floral Body Wash was formulated around this principle, combining a pH-balanced cleansing system with conditioning lipids, bio-adaptive South African botanicals and a complex aromatic accord. The result is an elevated daily cleanse that leaves skin feeling clean, soft and comfortable while transforming an essential step in body care into a sensorial ritual.

I.

GENTLE CLEANSING SYSTEM

Plant-derived glucoside and betaine surfactants create a refined lather that effectively removes daily impurities while respecting the skin's natural moisture balance.

II.

LIPID-CONDITIONING COMPLEX

Glyceryl Oleate and Glyceryl Laurate work alongside Marula, Baobab and Olive oils to replenish conditioning lipids during cleansing, helping preserve softness and suppleness after rinsing.

III.

BIO-ADAPTIVE BOTANICALS

Aloe Ferox, Rooibos and Honeybush provide hydrating and antioxidant botanical support, helping maintain comfort and resilience through the daily cleansing cycle.

IV.

BOTANICAL AROMATIC ACCORD

Patchouli, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot meet Frankincense, Commiphora, Cedarwood and Guaiac Wood in a warm floral composition layered with earthy, resinous depth.

Active Ingredients
GENTLE CLEANSING COMPLEX

GENTLE CLEANSING COMPLEX

[ PLANT-DERIVED SURFACTANTS · SKIN-COMPATIBLE CLEANSING ]

A carefully balanced blend of Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauryl Glucoside and Coco-Glucoside creates a soft, effective lather that lifts perspiration, excess surface oils and daily impurities without the aggressive after-feel of conventional soap-based cleansing.

Benefits
Cleanses without stripping. Helps preserve softness and comfort. Leaves skin fresh and conditioned after rinsing.

Source
Cocamidopropyl Betaine · Lauryl Glucoside · Coco-Glucoside

BIO-ADAPTIVE BOTANICAL COMPLEX

BIO-ADAPTIVE BOTANICAL COMPLEX

II

BIO-ADAPTIVE BOTANICAL COMPLEX

BOTANICAL LIPID COMPLEX

BOTANICAL LIPID COMPLEX

III

BOTANICAL LIPID COMPLEX

AROMATIC COMPLEX

AROMATIC COMPLEX

IV

AROMATIC COMPLEX

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FAQ

Hydrating Floral Body Wash is a daily pH-balanced botanical cleanser designed for skin that benefits from effective cleansing without a dry, stripped after-feel. Plant-derived surfactants remove daily impurities while conditioning lipids derived from Marula, Baobab, Aloe Ferox, Rooibos and Honeybush help maintain softness, suppleness and comfort.
Traditional alkaline soaps can leave some skin feeling tight or depleted after cleansing. Hydrating Floral Body Wash uses a pH-balanced system of plant-derived surfactants with lipid-compatible conditioning agents and botanical oils to cleanse while preserving a softer, more comfortable post-rinse skin feel.
Skin naturally maintains a mildly acidic surface environment. A pH-balanced body cleanser is formulated with this environment in mind, helping avoid the excessively alkaline conditions associated with traditional soap cleansing. Hydrating Floral Body Wash pairs its pH-balanced base with gentle surfactants and conditioning lipids for effective daily cleansing without an unnecessarily harsh after-feel.
The formula was specifically designed to cleanse without leaving skin feeling stripped or depleted. Mild plant-derived surfactants are combined with Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Laurate and botanical oils including Marula, Baobab and Olive to condition the skin during cleansing and help preserve softness after rinsing.
African Botanics approaches body cleansing with the formulation principles of facial skincare. Hydrating Floral Body Wash combines a pH-balanced plant-derived cleansing system with lipid-compatible conditioning agents, bio-adaptive South African botanicals and a complex botanical aromatic accord. The result is cleansing designed around both skin integrity and sensorial experience.
African Botanics defines Bio-Adaptive Botanicals as plants selected from resilient botanical environments and incorporated into formulations for their skin-supportive properties. In Hydrating Floral Body Wash, Aloe Ferox, Rooibos and Honeybush complement the cleansing system with hydrating and antioxidant botanical support, while Marula and Baobab contribute conditioning lipids.
The scent is floral, warm and opulent with earthy, woody and resinous depth. Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot bring floral and citrus lift, while Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Cedarwood introduce deeper woody facets. Frankincense and Commiphora complete the composition with a warm, resinous character that remains subtly present on the skin.
Yes. The formula is particularly well suited to normal, dry and dehydrated skin and to skin that tends to feel tight after cleansing. Marula, Baobab and Olive oils work alongside lipid-compatible conditioning agents to help maintain softness and suppleness while the cleansing system removes daily impurities.
Yes. Hydrating Floral Body Wash is formulated for daily cleansing. Massage over damp skin to create a soft lather, rinse thoroughly with warm water and follow with a body treatment while skin is still slightly damp to help maintain softness and hydration.

For a complete African Botanics body ritual, follow periodically with Clay & Volcanic Ash Exfoliating Body Treatment, then replenish with Floral Body Cream Concentrate.
Begin with a gentle body cleanser that removes daily impurities without leaving skin feeling stripped. Use Hydrating Floral Body Wash as the daily cleansing step, incorporate Clay & Volcanic Ash Exfoliating Body Treatment periodically to refine rough texture, then apply Floral Body Cream Concentrate to replenish lipids, moisture and softness.

For very dry or depleted skin, a body oil may be layered over the cream to further condition the skin and help reduce moisture loss.
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