• Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) - Fair Trade

    Shea butter soothes the skin, helping to calm irritation and relieve feelings of tightness. Deeply hydrating and nourishing, it regenerates the skin, revitalises tissues, and restores elasticity for softer, more resilient skin. Our fair trade sourcing ensures ethical practices whilst supporting communities in West Africa where this precious ingredient originates.

    Found in: Body Wash, Body Lotion
  • Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter

    Cocoa butter brings luxury to your daily routine with its rich, chocolatey essence. This natural emollient melts into your skin, providing intense moisturisation. Rich in antioxidants and fatty acids, cocoa butter helps improve skin elasticity and creates a natural barrier that locks in moisture for hours.

    Found in: Body Lotion
  • Coco-Glucoside

    Coco-Glucoside is a gentle, plant-derived cleansing agent made from coconut fatty acids and natural sugars. Known for its exceptional mildness, it effectively removes impurities while respecting the skin’s natural moisture balance, making it ideal for sensitive or dry skin types. This biodegradable surfactant produces a soft, creamy lather that cleanses without stripping, helping to leave the skin feeling clean, smooth, and comfortable. It brings a rich, luxurious lather to your shower experience whilst being gentle on your skin and the environment.

    Found in: Body Wash
  • Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil

    Known as "liquid gold," argan oil is packed with essential fatty acids, vitamin E, and antioxidants. This lightweight oil absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy residue, helping to maintain skin elasticity and providing natural protection against environmental stressors.

    Found in: Body Lotion
  • Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour

    Rich in naturally occurring antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, Oat Kernel Flour helps reduce redness and relieve itching. It also enhances skin hydration by reinforcing the skin’s moisture barrier, making it especially beneficial for sensitive, dry, or compromised skin. Its gentle, nurturing properties leave the skin feeling soft, balanced, and comforted.

    Found in: Body Lotion
  • Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

    Jojoba oil deeply nourishes and protects the skin from dehydration without leaving a greasy feel. It helps rebalance sebum production, making it suitable for both dry and oily skin types. Known for its calming, repairing, and soothing properties, it is ideal for sensitive skin. Jojoba oil also supports skin regeneration, preserving suppleness and elasticity, helping to smooth, firm, and reduce visible signs of ageing.

    Found in: Body Lotion
  • Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil

    Coconut oil is a deeply moisturising and skin-protective ingredient valued for its ability to strengthen the skin barrier and lock in hydration. Rich in fatty acids, it helps soothe inflammation, supports skin repair, and protects against microbial imbalance. Clinically shown to improve dry and compromised skin, coconut oil leaves the skin feeling soft, nourished, and comforted while supporting overall skin health.

    Found in: Body Lotion
  • Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil

    Sea buckthorn oil is a powerhouse of vitamins and essential fatty acids. Enriched with high levels of Omega-7 and Vitamin A, it is a natural ally against skin issues like acne, eczema, and psoriasis. It is also renowned for its potent anti-ageing properties, effectively reducing wrinkles and stimulating collagen production. This oil can work wonders, leaving your skin with a radiant, resilient, and youthful appearance.

    Found in: Body Lotion
  • Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

    Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps defend the skin against oxidative stress and environmental damage. It supports the skin’s natural barrier by protecting cell membranes and lipids, while also helping to reduce moisture loss and improve hydration. Known for its photoprotective and soothing properties, Vitamin E helps calm the skin, enhance resilience, and maintain a healthy, smooth, and nourished appearance.

    Found in: Body Wash, Body Lotion, SPF 30 Face Moisturiser
  • Glycerin

    Glycerin is renowned for its dual-action prowess. It not only draws moisture from the surrounding
    environment, effectively hydrating and replenishing all skin layers, but also functions as an exceptional barrier, safeguarding your skin. Think of it as a little drop of magic, turning your everyday routine into a spa-like experience. We use vegetable glycerin in our products.

    Found in: Body Wash, Body Lotion, SPF 30 Face Moisturiser
  • Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

    Niacinamide, a form of Vitamin B3 naturally found in the skin, supports cell regeneration and protein synthesis. Widely used in dermocosmetics, this powerhouse ingredient improves overall skin appearance and is especially beneficial for oily, mature, or redness-prone skin. Perfect for melanin-rich skin, it helps regulate sebum, reduce signs of ageing, dark spots, redness, and hyperpigmentation, even skin tone, and refine pores.

    Found in: SPF 30 Face Moisturiser
  • Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract

    Kigelia Africana has been used for centuries in traditional African skincare. This potent extract is rich in antioxidants and natural compounds that help soothe and protect the skin. It contains compounds similar to estrogen that help increase the skin's metabolism, hyaluronic acid and other skin proteins. Therefore, it helps restore the skin's structure and enhances the overall quality and appearance of the skin, much like an anti-ageing agent. It's also beneficial for addressing uneven skin tone and promoting a healthy, balanced complexion - making it perfect for our melanin-rich skin formulations.

    Found in: Body Wash, Body Lotion, SPF 30 Face Moisturiser
  • Aqua (Water)

    Aqua (Water) is the essential foundation of our formulations, playing a vital role in skin hydration and overall skin function. It helps maintain moisture in the upper layers of the skin, supports natural enzymatic processes, and enhances the absorption and performance of active ingredients. Purified and gentle, water provides a lightweight, skin-friendly base that ensures products apply smoothly.

    Found in: Body Wash, Body Lotion, SPF 30 Face Moisturiser
  • Trichilia Emetica Seed Butter (Mafura Butter)

    Also known as African Mahogany seed butter or Mafura Butter, this luxurious ingredient reflects our commitment to African botanical heritage. Rich in fatty acids and natural emollients, this butter helps restore skin barrier function whilst providing deep nourishment. It's particularly effective at maintaining moisture levels and improving skin texture.

    Found in: SPF 30 Face Moisturiser
    • Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil (Karanja Oil)

      Sourced from the Karanja tree native to Africa and Asia, Pongamia Glabra seed oil is a testament to traditional skincare wisdom. This precious oil is rich in fatty acids and natural compounds that help protect and nourish the skin. Known for its skin-conditioning properties, it helps maintain moisture balance whilst providing a lightweight, non-greasy feel that's perfect for facial skincare.

      Found in: SPF 30 Face Moisturiser
    • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

      Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil is a lightweight, non‑comedogenic emollient rich in linoleic acid and vitamin E, helping the skin stay soft, smooth, and resilient. It supports healthy barrier repair, reduces moisture loss, and delivers anti‑inflammatory comfort to dry or sensitive skin. Its natural antioxidant content helps defend against environmental stress, making it a gentle yet effective source of hydration, soothing care, and barrier nourishment.

      Found in: Body Lotion
    • Citric Acid

      Citric Acid is a naturally derived alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps gently exfoliate the skin by removing dull, dead surface cells, revealing a smoother and more radiant complexion. It also plays an important role in balancing the pH of skincare formulations, supporting the skin’s natural barrier and enhancing the effectiveness of other ingredients. With mild antioxidant and clarifying properties, citric acid helps refine skin texture, promote freshness, and maintain healthy-looking skin.

      Found in: Body Wash
    • Xanthan gum

      Xanthan gum is a natural, skin‑friendly polysaccharide that gives skincare formulas their smooth, stable, and luxurious feel. It helps create the ideal texture by thickening and stabilising emulsions, ensuring oil and water stay perfectly blended. This keeps active ingredients evenly distributed and helps products glide effortlessly across the skin. Because it’s gentle, non‑irritating, and effective at very low levels, it supports consistent performance and long‑term formula stability.

      Found in: Body Lotion
    • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

      Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is a lightweight, skin‑replenishing emollient that delivers silky softness, long‑lasting moisture, and non‑greasy hydration. Its structure helps reinforce the skin barrier, reducing water loss while keeping the complexion smooth and conditioned. Because it spreads easily and stabilises formulas, it also enhances their texture and performance.

    • Isoeugenol

      Isoeugenol is an aromatic compound primarily used as a fragrance ingredient, with additional functional properties such as antimicrobial activity, helping inhibit the growth of certain bacteria and fungi, which can contribute to product stability.

    • Cocamidopropyl betaine

      Cocamidopropyl betaine is a gentle, coconut‑derived surfactant that lifts away dirt, oil, and impurities without stripping the skin’s natural moisture. It enhances creamy, cushiony lather, making cleansers feel soft and luxurious, while also helping to reduce irritation from stronger surfactants. Its mild, conditioning nature makes it suitable for sensitive skin and everyday use, offering an effective yet skin‑friendly cleanse.

    • Cetearyl alcohol

      Cetearyl alcohol is a skin‑conditioning fatty alcohol that brings comforting richness and stability to skincare. It works as a softening emollient that smooths the skin’s surface, helps lock in moisture, and supports a healthy barrier. It acts as a reliable emulsifier and stabiliser, keeping creams luxuriously creamy and preventing separation. Its gentle, non‑drying nature makes it suitable even for sensitive skin, adding both silky texture and lasting hydration to the DABA Body lotion.

    • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

      Bis‑Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (BEMT) is a high‑performance UV filter that delivers broad‑spectrum UVA and UVB protection, exceptional photostability, and long‑lasting defence against sun‑induced damage. Its photostability ensures consistent protection throughout the day, while its compatibility with other filters boosts overall SPF performance. This makes it a standout ingredient offering reliable, comfortable, and effective daily skin protection.

    • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

      Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate is a high-performance UVA filter that provides strong, long-lasting UVA protection to help defend the skin against photoaging and deep UV-induced damage. Known for its excellent photostability, it maintains its effectiveness even with prolonged sun exposure. By reducing UVA-triggered free radical formation, it supports the skin’s defence against oxidative stress, making it a reliable and essential ingredient in the DABA SPF 30 Face Moisturiser

    • Ethylhexyl Triazone

      Ethylhexyl triazone is a high‑efficiency UVB filter that delivers powerful protection against sunburn and photo‑damage while remaining exceptionally photostable under sunlight. Its strong UV‑absorbing capacity helps boost overall SPF performance, and its compatibility with other filters supports broad‑spectrum coverage in modern sunscreens. As it is lightweight it contributes to smooth, elegant textures that feel comfortable on the skin.

    • Benzyl Alcohol

      Benzyl Alcohol is a multifunctional ingredient, offering a blend of preservative power, formulation support, and gentle functionality that makes it a valuable ingredient. It’s preservative and antimicrobial properties help to protect products from bacterial and fungal growth. It also works as an effective solvent to improve texture and ingredient stability.

    • Benzyl benzoate

      Benzyl benzoate brings a mix of antimicrobial strength, formulation support, and sensory enhancement to skincare. It helps keep products stable by acting as a solvent and preservative, supporting overall formula performance.

    • Ethylhexylglycerin

      Ethylhexylglycerin is a multifunctional skin‑conditioning ingredient that enhances both the feel and performance of skincare. It works as a preservative booster, strengthening a formula’s ability to stay fresh, while its mild antimicrobial action helps keep products safe and stable. On the skin, it acts as a softening humectant, drawing in moisture for a smoother, more hydrated finish. Its gentle profile makes it a smart choice for sensitive‑skin formulations like our DABA Body wash, adding comfort, cleanliness, and subtle hydration all at once.

    • Glyceryl Stearate

      Glyceryl Stearate is a skin-conditioning emollient that helps soften and smooth the skin while supporting moisture retention. By forming a light, breathable barrier, it reduces water loss and reinforces the skin’s natural barrier for improved hydration and comfort. It also functions as an effective emulsifier, helping create stable, silky creams and lotions that deliver a smooth texture and an elegant skin feel, just like the DABA Body Lotion.

    • Methylchloroisothiazolinone

      Methylchloroisothiazolinone is a high‑efficacy preservative used in very minimal amounts to keep water‑based skincare products like the DABA Body Wash, free from bacteria, yeast, and fungi, ensuring they stay fresh and safe throughout their shelf life. It offers robust antimicrobial protection without affecting texture or performance.

    • Methylisothiazolinone

      Methylisothiazolinone is a high‑efficacy preservative used in very small amounts to keep water‑based skincare products like the DABA Body Wash free from bacteria, yeast, and mould, protecting both product safety and shelf life.

    • PEG‑6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

      PEG‑6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides is a gentle, water‑soluble cleansing emollient that lifts away sunscreen, impurities and makeup without stripping the skin. As an effective solubiliser, it helps oils and oil‑based actives blend seamlessly into clear, stable formulas. Its lightweight emollient nature leaves the skin feeling soft, conditioned, and refreshed, making it ideal for mild, sensitive‑skin‑friendly cleansers like the DABA Body Wash.

    • PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate

      PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate is a multifunctional ingredient that enhances the texture and stability of skincare products. It helps thicken and stabilise emulsions, creating smooth, uniform creams and lotions with an improved sensory feel.

    • Phenoxyethanol

      Phenoxyethanol is a broad‑spectrum preservative that protects formulas from the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mould, keeping products safe, stable, and effective over time. Used at very low levels, it helps maintain a product’s freshness and integrity without affecting texture or performance

    • Polysorbate 20

      Polysorbate 20 is a gentle, non‑ionic emulsifier that helps oils, fragrances, and water blend seamlessly, creating smooth, stable formulations. By ensuring even dispersion of oils and actives, it improves texture, consistency, and spreadability. Due to it’s mild and non‑irritating nature, it also supports sensitive‑skin‑friendly formulas like the DABA Body Wash, keeping products clear, consistent, and comfortable to use.

    • Potassium sorbate

      Potassium sorbate is a gentle yet effective preservative that helps keep skincare formulas fresh, stable, and safe by preventing the growth of mold, yeast, and fungi. It supports long‑lasting product integrity without disrupting texture or skin feel. Its mild profile makes it a popular paraben‑free preservation choice for formulations like the DABA Body Lotion.

    • Sodium C14‑16 Olefin Sulfonate

      Sodium C14‑16 Olefin Sulfonate is a high‑foaming, deeply cleansing surfactant that helps lift away excess oil, dirt, and impurities with ease. Often used in gel cleansers and body washes like the DABA Body Wash, it delivers a rich, satisfying lather and works well alongside milder surfactants to balance cleansing power with skin comfort.

    • Sodium Benzoate

      Sodium benzoate is a dependable, gentle preservative that helps keep formulas fresh, stable, and safe by preventing the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mould. Effective even at very low levels, it supports long‑lasting product integrity without altering texture or performance. Its mild profile makes it a trusted choice in clean, water‑based formulations like the DABA Body Wash.

    • Sodium Chloride

      Sodium chloride helps enhance a formula’s texture, stability, and cleansing performance. It works as a viscosity‑adjusting mineral salt, giving cleansers and washes a smoother, more consistent feel. Its natural ability to absorb excess oil supports a fresh, balanced finish.

    • Sodium Hydroxide

      Sodium hydroxide helps formulas stay balanced, stable, and comfortable on the skin. Used in tiny, controlled amounts, it adjusts a product’s pH so that it can remain effective without becoming too acidic or irritating. By keeping the formula in the ideal pH range, it supports overall stability and performance, ensuring the product feels consistent and works exactly as intended from first use to last.

    • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate

      Sodium stearoyl lactylate is a gentle emulsifier and skin‑conditioning agent that helps create smooth, stable, and luxurious skincare textures. By keeping oil and water perfectly blended, it supports long‑lasting emulsion stability, while its naturally derived lactylate structure helps soften and hydrate the skin. It also enhances spreadability and sensory feel, making creams and lotions apply more evenly and comfortably.

    • CI 14700 (Red dye)

      Found in: Body Wash
    • CI 19140 (Yellow dye)

      Found in: Body Wash
      • Parabens

        We use natural preservatives to keep our products fresh

      • Sulfates

        Gentle cleansing agents protect your skin's natural moisture barrier

      • Skin-lightening ingredients

        We celebrate and enhance your natural skin tone

      • Harsh chemicals

        Every ingredient serves a purpose for healthy, nourished skin

        DABA Body Lotion (500ml)

        Aqua (Water), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Parfum (Fragrance), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Anise alcohol, Limonene, Eugenol

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        DABA Body Wash (500ml)

        Aqua (Water), Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Coco-Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Parfum (Fragrance), Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda), Benzyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Linalool, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Limonene, Hexamethylindanopyran, Pogostemon Cablin Oil , Linalyl Acetate, CI 14700 (Red 4), CI 19140 (Yellow 5)

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        DABA SPF Moisturiser (75ml)

        Aqua, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Glycerin, Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Trichilia Emetica Seed Butter, Acacia Senegal Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Triethyl Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenylpropanol, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate.

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