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Shimmering Gold Oil

Shimmering Gold Oil

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Inspired by the golden light of the Kalahari at sunset, Shimmering Gold Oil is the finishing touch to beautifully nourished skin. A sheer veil of luminous botanical oils leaves the skin looking effortlessly radiant, capturing the warmth and elegance of golden hour with every application.

Powered by Solar Radiance Complex™, this luxurious multi-use treatment combines nutrient-dense bio-adaptive botanical oils, antioxidant Vitamin E and light-reflecting mineral pigments to replenish moisture while enhancing the skin's natural luminosity. Rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants, the silky, fast-absorbing formula nourishes the face, body and hair, leaving skin smoother, softer and beautifully illuminated with a refined, light-reflective finish that never feels glittery or heavy.

The fragrance unfolds like warm desert air at dusk. Sparkling Bergamot opens with luminous freshness before giving way to the exotic floral softness of Ylang-Ylang, grounded by the smoky warmth of Guaiac Wood, resinous Commiphora and comforting Balsam Peru. Elegant, sensual and quietly unforgettable, it lingers delicately on the skin like the final moments of golden hour.

About The Product

This silky and lightweight oil illuminates and nourishes leaving skin smooth and luminous with a subtle sun-kissed glow.

Active ingredients include Marula, Baobab, Kalahari Melon Seed oil and TOCOPHEROL which help protect and revitalize skin, improving elasticity and skin tone. This unique formulation also features essential oils of Ylang Ylang, Balsam Peru and Commiphora.

Ylang Ylang floral essential oil with moisture-balancing and protective properties, Ylang Ylang is known to be especially effective at soothing dry, irritated and sensitive skin. As well as helping to boost the skin’s natural immunity, Ylang Ylang has an uplifting scent that calms the mind.

Ingredients

KEY INGREDIENTS:
MARULA OIL: COLLAGEN-BOOSTING & SOOTHING
BAOBAB OIL: NOURISHING & FIRMING
Kalahari Melon: HELPS REPAIR SKIN CELLS
TOCOPHEROL: ANTIOXIDANT
Caprylic triglyceride (Coconut): antioxidant that helps smooth skin
MICA (Gold Particles): Produces subtle shimmer

AROMATHERAPY NOTES:
YLANG-YLANG: SENSE OF VITALITY & APHRODISIAC
BALSAM PERU: SOOTHE OVERWHELMING EMOTIONS
GUAIAC WOOD: FEELINGS OF GROUNDING & WELLBEING
Commiphora: warm, citrus, earthy note for grounding
BERGAMOT: HELPS REDUCE ANXIETY AND STRESS

INCI LIST:
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Ether (Coconut), Isopropyl Myristate, Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus (Kalahari Melon) Seed Oil, Silica, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Parfum (Fragrance)*, Cananga Odorata (Ylang-Ylang) Flower Oil, Myroxylon Pereirae (Balsam Peru) Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil, Commiphora Myrrha Oil, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Ferric Oxide (CI 77491), CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA PEEL OIL, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Eugenol, Geraniol, Linalool. Contains ethically and responsibly sourced ingredients. Vegan & Cruelty Free. *FRAGRANCE DERIVED FROM NATURAL ESSENTIAL OILS, ISOLATES AND ABSOLUTES.

CAUTION: FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. DISCONTINUE USE IF IRRITATION OCCURS.

THIS INGREDIENT LIST IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR PRODUCT PACKAGING FOR THE MOST ACCURATE INFORMATION.

Skin Concerns

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES, INCLUDING SENSITIVE SKIN

Benefits

MOISTURE-BALANCING AND PROTECTIVE PROPERTIES, Tones skin. Enhances soft radiance and glowing skin.

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Shimmering Gold Oil

DIRECTIONS
Smooth over skin being sure to highlight décolleté, shoulders, arms and legs. Tap sparingly onto cheekbones, bridge of nose and forehead for added dimension. Run lightly through ends of hair for hydration. This lightweight oil is an essential for dewy luminous limbs, especially on vacation. Perfect to enhance and help extend a tan

TEXTURE
Light-weight oil

SCENT
SOLAR, Warm, floral

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What makes Shimmering Gold Oil different from other shimmer body oils?

Shimmering Gold Oil is more than a shimmer body oil—it's an Advanced Radiance Body Oil powered by Solar Radiance Complex™. Combining nutrient-dense bio-adaptive botanical oils, antioxidant Vitamin E and light-reflecting mineral pigments, it nourishes the skin while enhancing its natural brilliance. Rather than covering the skin with visible glitter, it creates a refined golden finish that looks effortless, elegant and naturally beautiful.

Will Shimmering Gold Oil look glittery on the skin?

No. Shimmering Gold Oil is designed to create a sophisticated, light-reflective finish rather than a heavy shimmer. Fine mineral pigments softly diffuse light across the skin, leaving a subtle golden luminosity that looks natural in daylight, evening light and photography.

Can I use Shimmering Gold Oil on my face and hair?

Yes. This luxurious multi-use oil is suitable for the face, body and hair. Apply sparingly to the cheekbones, collarbones and shoulders for a naturally illuminated finish, or smooth a small amount through the ends of the hair to enhance softness and shine.

What is Solar Radiance Complex™?

Solar Radiance Complex™ is African Botanics' proprietary blend of bio-adaptive botanical oils, antioxidant Vitamin E and light-reflecting mineral technology. Together, these ingredients replenish moisture, support the skin's protective lipid barrier and create a refined golden luminosity that enhances the skin's natural beauty without masking it.

Why is Kalahari Melon Seed Oil so unique?

Native to the Kalahari Desert, Kalahari Melon Seed Oil is naturally rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants. Its lightweight texture helps replenish moisture, support the skin's lipid barrier and leave the skin feeling exceptionally soft, supple and beautifully conditioned without a greasy finish.

Can I wear Shimmering Gold Oil every day?

Absolutely. The fast-absorbing formula is designed for everyday wear as well as special occasions. Whether you're on holiday, attending an event or simply elevating your daily body care ritual, it leaves the skin looking healthy, luminous and effortlessly sun-kissed all year round.

Should I apply body cream before Shimmering Gold Oil?

Yes. For the ultimate radiance ritual, apply Floral Body Cream Concentrate first to replenish moisture, strengthen the skin barrier and deeply nourish the skin. Follow with Shimmering Gold Oil over the shoulders, arms, legs and décolleté to enhance the skin's natural luminosity with a refined golden finish. Both formulas share African Botanics' signature solar fragrance, where the exotic floral richness of Ylang-Ylang is illuminated by sparkling Bergamot and grounded by warm, resinous incense notes, creating a beautifully layered scent that lingers on the skin throughout the day.

How is Shimmering Gold Oil different from Firming & Energizing Body Oil?

Although both are lightweight botanical body oils, they are formulated for different results.

Shimmering Gold Oil is powered by Solar Radiance Complex™ and is designed to nourish the skin while enhancing its natural radiance with a refined golden finish for the face, body and hair.

Firming & Energizing Body Oil is powered by Skin Vitality Complex™ and focuses on improving the appearance of skin firmness, tone and vitality with stabilized Vitamin C, CoQ10, Guarana and nutrient-rich botanical oils.

Choose Shimmering Gold Oil when your goal is luminous, light-reflective skin. Choose Firming & Energizing Body Oil when you're looking to improve the appearance of firmness, tone and overall skin vitality.

Can Shimmering Gold Oil be used over a tan or self-tanner?

Yes. Shimmering Gold Oil beautifully enhances both natural and self-tanned skin by adding a soft, light-reflective finish that accentuates the skin's warmth and dimension. The lightweight botanical oils also help keep skin hydrated, allowing your tan to look smoother and more even.