Pure Marula Cleansing Oil

A lipid-rich cleansing oil that dissolves makeup, SPF, pollution, and surface impurities without stripping the skin's natural barrier. Formulated with wild-grown Marula, Kalahari Melon Seed Oil, Salicylic Acid, and a botanical aromatherapy complex — it cleanses deeply while leaving skin visibly softer, more radiant, and completely comfortable. Made in South Africa. 100% vegan and cruelty-free.

It removes everything the day deposits on skin — makeup, SPF, pollution, congestion — without the tightness, dryness, or irritation that conventional cleansers cause. Marula soothes redness and sensitivity. Kalahari Melon Seed Oil nourishes and supports cell repair. Salicylic Acid gently sheds dead skin cells and reduces inflammation. Olive Oil and Vitamin E deliver antioxidant protection throughout the cleanse. Skin is left clean, balanced, and genuinely soft — not stripped.

Most cleansers remove impurities by stripping the skin's lipid layer — which is why they leave skin feeling tight, dry, or reactive. A cleansing oil works on the principle that like dissolves like — oil dissolves oil-based impurities, including sunscreen, long-wear makeup, and sebum, without disrupting the skin's natural protective barrier. The Pure Marula Cleansing Oil then emulsifies fully on contact with water and rinses clean — leaving no oily residue, only balanced, conditioned skin.

Begin with dry hands and a dry face. Warm 3 to 4 pumps between your palms and massage evenly over face and neck for one minute using circular motions — concentrating on the forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin. Add warm water to form a light emulsion, then rinse thoroughly. Avoid the eye area. Use morning and evening.

No. The formula is specifically designed to emulsify fully on contact with water — transforming from a rich oil into a milky emulsion that rinses clean without trace. Skin is left conditioned and soft, not greasy or congested.

Yes — and this is where it performs at its best. Use the Pure Marula Cleansing Oil as your first cleanse to dissolve makeup, SPF, and surface impurities. Follow with the Baobab Clay Oxygenating Cleanser or the Commiphora Face Cleanser as your second cleanse for a deeper purifying step. The two-step approach gives skin a thorough, balanced cleanse without over-stripping.

Yes. Salicylic Acid gently exfoliates the skin's surface, helps clear congestion, and reduces redness and inflammation — making it particularly effective for oily, blemish-prone, and congested skin types. The oil-based formula dissolves excess sebum without triggering further oil production, which water-based cleansers with harsh surfactants often do.

Yes. The formula is built around skin-calming ingredients — Marula soothes redness and sensitivity, Blue Chamomile eases inflammation, Lavender calms, and Frankincense provides anti-inflammatory grounding. It is gentle enough for daily use even on reactive skin. Patch test if you have a known sensitivity to essential oils.

The aromatherapy blend — Blue Chamomile, Bergamot, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Balsam Peru, and Frankincense — is chosen for both active skincare benefit and a sensory cleansing ritual. The scent is herbaceous, floral, and fresh. Patch test if you have a known essential oil sensitivity.

This formula contains Salicylic Acid and essential oils including Bergamot, Patchouli, and Ylang Ylang. As with any active skincare product, consult your physician before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Always the first step — before any other cleanser, serum, or treatment. On evenings when you are wearing makeup or SPF, use it as the first cleanse. On makeup-free mornings, a single cleanse is sufficient. Follow with the rest of your African Botanics ritual.

Yes. 100% vegan and cruelty-free, made with ethically and responsibly sourced ingredients. Formulated and manufactured in South Africa.

With twice-daily use of 3 to 4 pumps, 50ml typically lasts 6 to 8 weeks.