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Walking Gently: Celebrating Nelson Mandela Day with Aardvel
Walking Gently: Celebrating Nelson Mandela Day with Aardvel
Discover how Aardvel’s waterless Buchu bars, tree-planting partnership, and plastic-free ethos pay tribute to Nelson Mandela’s legacy of community service and environmental stewardship - not just on 18 July but... Read more...
From Buchu Fields to Your Bathroom: The Rise of South African Solid Bars
From Buchu Fields to Your Bathroom: The Rise of South African Solid Bars
Discover how Aardvel’s waterless solid bars transform daily cleansing into an eco-friendly ritual grounded in ancient South African botanicals like Buchu, Rooibos, and Rosemary. Learn the science, meet the makers,... Read more...
Waterless Skincare: 10 Reasons Solid Soap, Shampoo & Lotion Bars Are the Future
Waterless Skincare: 10 Reasons Solid Soap, Shampoo & Lotion Bars Are the Future
Tired of bulky plastic bottles and watered-down formulas? Aardvel’s solid Soap, Shampoo and Lotion Bloks prove that less really is more. Dive into ten science-backed benefits of waterless skincare, meet... Read more...
Youth Day Reflections: Rituals of Renewal with Aardvel
Youth Day Reflections: Rituals of Renewal with Aardvel
Aardvel marks Youth Day by honouring the fearless young voices of 1976 and the energetic generation of today. Discover a full-length meditation on community, ingredients, and everyday rituals that support... Read more...
Youth Day with Aardvel: Celebrating The Youth & Plastic-Free Skincare
Youth Day with Aardvel: Celebrating The Youth & Plastic-Free Skincare
Youth Day celebrates the courage of South Africa’s youth and the promise of a better tomorrow. Step inside the Aardvel studio to discover how our plastic-free Buchu bloks, Cederberg craftsmanship... Read more...
Father’s Day in the Cederberg: Sustainable Gift Ideas with Aardvel
Father’s Day in the Cederberg: Sustainable Gift Ideas with Aardvel
Celebrate Father’s Day on 15 June by gifting Dad a return to honest, earth-friendly rituals. From Buchu & Charcoal Soap Bloks to recycled plastic travel cases, every Aardvel creation is... Read more...
The Benefits of Sulfate-Free Shampoo: A Kinder Cleanse for Scalp, Hair & Planet
The Benefits of Sulfate-Free Shampoo: A Kinder Cleanse for Scalp, Hair & Planet
If you’ve ever flipped over a shampoo bottle and seen the words “sulfate-free,” you may have wondered—what exactly are sulfates, and why are more people avoiding them? Read more...
Shea Butter for Skin and Hair: Nature’s Ultimate Moisturiser and Healer
Shea Butter for Skin and Hair: Nature’s Ultimate Moisturiser and Healer
Harvested from the resilient shea tree in West Africa, shea butter has long been considered a sacred balm for skin and hair. Read more...
Cocoa Butter in Skincare: Deep Moisture with a Silken Touch
Cocoa Butter in Skincare: Deep Moisture with a Silken Touch
If you’ve ever used a cocoa butter body lotion, you already know the feeling—velvety skin, a soft chocolate scent, and that lingering sense of nourishment. Read more...
Olive Oil for Skin and Hair: Nature’s Liquid Gold
Olive Oil for Skin and Hair: Nature’s Liquid Gold
Used for centuries across the Mediterranean, olive oil has earned its status as one of nature’s most nourishing gifts. Packed with antioxidants and skin-softening fatty acids, this golden oil hydrates... Read more...
Beyond the Hype: Using Rosemary Oil for Hair Growth (What TikTok Won’t Tell You)
Beyond the Hype: Using Rosemary Oil for Hair Growth (What TikTok Won’t Tell You)
Everywhere you look, someone is massaging rosemary oil into their scalp and showing off luscious locks a few weeks later. Read more...
Thinning Hair in Women: How Rosemary Oil Can Help You Regain Volume Naturally
Thinning Hair in Women: How Rosemary Oil Can Help You Regain Volume Naturally
hether it’s postpartum changes, stress, hormonal shifts, or simply time doing its thing, thinning hair is something many women quietly navigate. Read more...