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Pure Marula Cleansing Oil

Pure Marula Cleansing Oil
African Botanics
Benefits
  • Nourishing
  • Barrier-Strengthening
  • Antioxidant
  • Regenerating
  • Exfoliating
  • Clears Pores
  • Mattifying
  • Purifying
  • Anti-Inflammatory

Launching mid-October. Join the waitlist below.

The Pure Marula Cleansing Oil by African Botanics is a nutrient-rich facial cleanser that purifies, softens and replenishes the skin, supporting hydration and barrier integrity while addressing keratinised skin and refining uneven texture.

Marula Oil, Kalahari Melon and Olive Oil form the cleanser’s lipid-rich botanical complex. Marula Oil, naturally rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants, replenishes and conditions the skin while supporting the lipid barrier. Kalahari Melon provides a concentrated source of linoleic acid and antioxidant compounds to nourish and support skin repair, while Olive Oil, rich in fatty acids, squalene and polyphenols, softens the skin and protects against moisture loss.

Salicylic Acid provides targeted keratolytic and exfoliating action, loosening the bonds between accumulated dead skin cells and supporting their removal from the skin’s surface. This promotes more effective desquamation, softening areas of keratinised skin while refining rough, uneven texture and restoring a smoother, clearer and more luminous complexion.

Vitamin E provides antioxidant protection while supporting the skin barrier and conditioning the complexion throughout cleansing. Skin is left thoroughly cleansed, exceptionally soft and replenished, with a smoother, more supple texture without feeling stripped or tight.

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Launching mid-October. Join the waitlist below.

The Pure Marula Cleansing Oil by African Botanics is a nutrient-rich facial cleanser that purifies, softens and replenishes the skin, supporting hydration and barrier integrity while addressing keratinised skin and refining uneven texture.

Marula Oil, Kalahari Melon and Olive Oil form the cleanser’s lipid-rich botanical complex. Marula Oil, naturally rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants, replenishes and conditions the skin while supporting the lipid barrier. Kalahari Melon provides a concentrated source of linoleic acid and antioxidant compounds to nourish and support skin repair, while Olive Oil, rich in fatty acids, squalene and polyphenols, softens the skin and protects against moisture loss.

Salicylic Acid provides targeted keratolytic and exfoliating action, loosening the bonds between accumulated dead skin cells and supporting their removal from the skin’s surface. This promotes more effective desquamation, softening areas of keratinised skin while refining rough, uneven texture and restoring a smoother, clearer and more luminous complexion.

Vitamin E provides antioxidant protection while supporting the skin barrier and conditioning the complexion throughout cleansing. Skin is left thoroughly cleansed, exceptionally soft and replenished, with a smoother, more supple texture without feeling stripped or tight.

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Is this for you?

For you if

  • Dryness
  • Damaged Barrier
  • Wrinkles
  • Loss of Firmness
  • Loss of Volume
  • Hyperpigmentation
  • Blackheads & Whiteheads
  • Dull Skin

Suitable for

  • Dry Skin
  • Balanced Skin
How to apply
Begin with dry hands and dry skin. Warm 3–4 pumps between the palms, then massage over the face and neck for one minute using gentle circular movements, paying particular attention to the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin. Add warm water to emulsify, then rinse thoroughly. Avoid the eye area. Use evening only.

Core Routine

  1. First Cleanse
  2. Second Cleanse
  3. Toner
  4. Hydrating Serum
  5. Targeted Serum
  6. Cream / Facial Oil

Extended Routine

  1. Eye Cleanse
  2. First Cleanse
  3. Second Cleanse
  4. Toner (Non-Exfoliating)
  5. Toner (Exfoliating)
  6. Mask
  7. Hydrating Serum
  8. Targeted Serum
  9. Eye Care
  10. Cream / Facial Oil
  11. SPF
Ingredients
  • Marula OilNourishing · Skin Barrier Strengthening · Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
    Marula Oil is a lightweight yet deeply nourishing oil rich in essential fatty acids, particularly oleic acid, alongside potent antioxidants such as Vitamin E and polyphenols. It works by reinforcing the skin’s lipid barrier, helping to reduce transepidermal water loss while delivering lasting hydration and softness. Its antioxidant profile protects against environmental stress and oxidative damage, supporting overall skin resilience and slowing visible signs of ageing. Despite its richness, Marula Oil absorbs quickly without heaviness, making it especially beneficial for dry, dehydrated or compromised skin, while also being well-tolerated by sensitive skin types in need of barrier support and comfort.
  • Olea Europea OilNourishing · Antioxidant
    Olea Europea Oil also known as Olive oil is rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, offering nourishing and protective benefits for the skin. Abundant in Vitamin E, it shields the skin from cell-damageing free radicals, effectively preventing premature skin ageing. Its high content of Fatty Acids improves barrier function and hydration levels, while its anti-inflammatory properties help reduce skin sensitivity for a healthy and balanced complexion.
  • Vitamin ENourishing · Antioxidant
    Vitamin E is a powerful oil-soluble antioxidant renowned for its excellent skin-protecting and replenishing properties. It helps prevent premature ageing by safeguarding skin cell membranes from damaging free radicals. Its nourishing qualities strengthen the skin barrier, enhancing resilience against environmental aggressors and improving water retention by reducing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL). Additionally, Vitamin E has soothing effect thanks to it anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Salicylic AcidChemical Exfoliation · Pore Decongesting · Sebum Regulating
    A clinically proven beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that penetrates deep within the pores to dissolve excess sebum, impurities and congestion at the source. By exfoliating both the skin's surface and within the pore lining, it helps minimise blemishes, refine texture and reduce the appearance of enlarged pores, leaving the complexion clearer, smoother and more balanced.
  • Kalahari MelonNourishing · Skin Barrier Strengthening · Antioxidant
    Rich in essential fatty acids, particularly linoleic acid, alongside vitamin E and antioxidant compounds. It provides essential nourishment, supports skin cell repair and regeneration, reinforces the lipid barrier and protects against oxidative stress for stronger, smoother and more resilient skin.
View full ingredient list

Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrullus Lanatus (Kalahari Melon) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Isoamyl Laurate, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Myroxylon Pereirae (Balsam Peru) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig (Petitgrain) Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil.

Please note: The ingredients listed in this product are subject to change as the formulation is updated. We aim to update the INCI list as soon as possible, but we encourage you to read the ingredient list on the product itself to ensure it's suitable for your personal use.

Smell & Texture

Smell: Herbaceous, floral, fresh

Texture: Oil

Delivery & Returns

ROYAL MAIL TRACKED 48: 
£5.00 (free for members on orders over £75)
Delivered within 2-3 working days.

NEXT WORKING DAY DELIVERY: 
£8.00 (free for members on orders over £150)
Delivered the next working day if ordered before 1pm.

SATURDAY UK DELIVERY: 
£18.00
Delivered on Saturday when ordered before 1pm on Friday.

*(For NI, Channel Islands & Scotland - due to the courier service in place, we cannot guarantee next day delivery to these areas, however we expect you will receive your delivery within 2-5 days).

RETURNS
Items returned by post can take up to 14 working days to process. Credit notes can be applied to your account within 5 working days. For refunds, we will reimburse you using your original payment method which can take up to 14 days.


The Benefits

  • - + Nourishing
  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • - + Antioxidant
  • - + Regenerating
  • - + Chemical Exfoliation
  • - + Pore Decongesting
  • - + Sebum Regulating (Mattifying)
  • - + Purifying
  • - + Anti-Inflammatory
Nourishing

Nourishing skincare focuses on replenishing the skin with essential lipids, nutrients, and bioactive compounds to restore comfort, resilience, and optimal function. When the skin is depleted—whether through environmental stress, over-exfoliation, or natural ageing—it can become dry, fragile, and less able to protect itself. Nourishing formulations work to rebuild the lipid barrier using ingredients rich in fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants, helping to reinforce the skin’s structure while supporting repair and reducing moisture loss. By restoring what the skin lacks, this approach leaves it softer, stronger, and more supple.

Skin Barrier Strengthening

Strengthening your skin barrier involves replenishing the key elements in the top layer of your skin (stratum corneum), leading to a stronger and healthier barrier. These essential elements include lipids (ceramides, fatty acids, and cholesterol) and Natural Moisturizing Factors (amino acids, hyaluronic acid, etc.). Various factors, such as incorrect skincare use, seasonal changes, and aesthetic treatments, can damage your skin barrier. When this happens, your skin loses excess water through Trans Epidermal Water Loss (T.E.W.L) and becomes less capable of defending against environmental stressors, resulting in dryness, sensitivity, and irritation.

A healthy skin barrier is crucial for overall skin health as it helps prevent hydration loss, protects against environmental damage, and reduces the risk of skin conditions like eczema and acne. By strengthening your skin barrier, you ensure your skin remains well-hydrated, resilient, and protected.

Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss

Reducing Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) is key to maintaining your skin’s optimal hydration levels. By strengthening your skin’s natural barrier, these ingredients prevent water from escaping, keeping your skin well-hydrated and plump. The result is a smoother, more supple complexion with improved texture and resilience, giving you a healthier, more radiant look.

Antioxidant

Antioxidant skincare is dedicated to protecting the skin against oxidative stress—one of the primary drivers of premature ageing and cellular damage—while preserving overall skin integrity and vitality. These formulations rely on potent molecules such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and polyphenols, which neutralize free radicals generated by UV exposure and environmental aggressors before they can compromise cellular structures like lipids, proteins, and DNA. Beyond defence, many antioxidants also support repair processes and enhance collagen stability, contributing to improved firmness, brightness and resilience. The result is skin that is not only shielded from ongoing damage but maintained in a healthier, more luminous state over time.

Regenerating

Regenerating skincare actively stimulates the formation of new, healthier skin, working in alignment with the skin’s innate renewal processes. Central to this are growth factors—effectively encouraging the development of new skin tissue. Peptides complement this by acting as targeted messengers guiding the skin to rebuild with greater strength and structural integrity. Stem cell–derived actives further support this environment by delivering protective and regenerative signals that optimize cellular function and renewal. While these mechanisms are synonymous with advanced anti-ageing—improving firmness, elasticity and overall skin quality—they are equally valuable in addressing scarring, as they promote tissue repair, accelerate regeneration and help restore a smoother, more even skin surface.

Chemical Exfoliation

Chemical exfoliation uses acids to dissolve the "glue" holding dead skin cells together, promoting skin cell turnover and replacing old cells with new, healthy ones. Acids like AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs not only help shed skin but also offer benefits like brightening, clarifying, and anti-ageing, depending on the type used.

Pore Decongesting

Pore decongesting focuses on both clearing and minimising the appearance of enlarged pores. Enlarged pores often result from excess oil production and the build-up of impurities within the pore, which can stretch them over time, while ageing further contributes as reduced elasticity makes them more visible. Effective formulations work first to clear the pores—dissolving and removing trapped sebum, debris, and congestion—before regulating oil production and supporting collagen and elastin to improve skin firmness. By addressing both internal build-up and structural integrity, pores can return to a clearer, more refined, and less noticeable state.

Sebum Regulating (Mattifying)

Sebum regulation involves normalising oil production in your sebaceous glands to reduce shine, oiliness and breakouts, restoring your skin's natural balance. Overactive sebaceous glands can be triggered by internal factors like genetics, hormonal changes and stress, as well as external factors such as using stripping or overly active skincare, climate, pollution and diet. Excessive sebum production can lead to enlarged pores, acne and an oily, shiny appearance. Effective sebum regulation means using skincare products that balance oil levels without over-drying your skin, helping you achieve a clearer, more matte complexion.

Purifying

Purifying skincare is designed to deeply cleanse and decongest the skin by targeting excess oil at its source—within the pores. Rather than simply removing surface shine, these formulations work to dissolve and dislodge sebum, debris, and impurities trapped inside the pore lining, helping to prevent congestion, blackheads, and breakouts. Actives such as exfoliating acids and oil-regulating ingredients penetrate into the pore to effectively “strip out” excess oil, restoring clarity and refining skin texture. By clearing buildup from within, purifying treatments leave the skin feeling exceptionally clean, balanced and visibly smoother.

Anti-Inflammatory

Anti-Inflammatory skincare soothes, heal, and balance your skin, the targeted actives are designed to reduce inflammation. Inflammation is your body's natural response to injury or irritation, but continuous inflammation can lead to troublesome skin conditions like acne, rosacea, or eczema. Our anti-inflammatory skincare solutions work to soothe and calm your skin, reducing redness, swelling, and discomfort to provide much-needed relief. By strengthening your skin's barrier, these products help protect against further irritation and damage. Additionally, the anti-inflammatory actives support your skin's natural healing processes, leading to a more balanced and resilient complexion.

  • - + Nourishing
  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • - + Antioxidant
  • - + Regenerating
  • - + Chemical Exfoliation
  • - + Pore Decongesting
  • - + Sebum Regulating (Mattifying)
  • - + Purifying
  • - + Anti-Inflammatory

Why I love it

  • "We love African Botanics for the way it makes botanical skincare feel genuinely luxurious. The textures are beautiful, the formulas sophisticated and the results impressive, with exceptional African ingredients at the heart of every product. It’s indulgent skincare that never compromises on performance."

    X Natalie K-F

    Founder, Embassy of Beauty