Touch - Savane Organic Skincare

Flux Trends Newsletter #40 by Dion Chang

Touch – Savane Organic Skincare

Savane Organic Skincare range was recently launched. An entirely South African product, Savane offers a unique cosmetic that prides itself on how it is manufactured and the ingredients it contains. For thousands of years, the people of Southern Africa have relied solely on indigenous plants to protect their skin from the desert sun and harsh climates. Savane blends this ancient traditional knowledge with modern Green Science to create their products that contain Africa’s unique botanicals in their most potent form. Inspired by the ethnobotany of South African plants the product range was designed accordingly. Natural antioxidants and deep penetrating essential fatty acids, such as Omegas 3, 6 and 9, form the basis of each of the luxurious skincare products. Stock up on Savane Organic Skincare products at either their online store at www.savaneskin.co.za or at (Lunar at 44 Stanley, Milpark (WJH).

Savane boasts reparative and revitalizing extracts like marula oil to hydrate and nourish parched complexions.

www.style.com/beauty/beautycounter/2011/07/a-skincare-line-grows-in-the-desert/

18 July 2011

The Amazon is constantly in the spotlight as the source of a never-ending supply of super fruits that help you look younger and feel better, but Sub-Saharan Africa is home to a similar treasure trove of natural ingredients. After working with indigenous communities in South Africa, Harvard-trained anthropologist Jennifer Peters learned about a slew of them. So when she crossed paths with Stephan Helary, a Madagascar-born Frenchman who specializes in conservation, agriculture, and veterinary medicine—rhino nutrition, specifically—the two pooled their knowledge and started a skincare brand. “It’s French for Savanna,” Helary says of Savane, the duo’s three-month-old line that is just now launching in the States after an online debut on Zaega.com in April. The six-piece range, which includes a Soothing Cleanser, Purifying Toner, Gentle Exfoliant, Protective Moisturizer, Anti-Aging Lift Serum, and Balancing Face Oil, boasts reparative and revitalizing extracts like marula oil to hydrate and nourish parched complexions; kigelia, a fruit that, in addition to tightening and purifying skin, also kills pre-cancerous cells; and rooibos, the region’s famed “red tea,” which is a potent antioxidant with anti-inflammatory abilities.

Savane isn’t just another green-leaning company out to jump on the “all-natural” bandwagon—with an extra touch of exoticism—either. The 98 percent organic collection makes a point to avoid superfluous packaging (all of the products come bottled in recyclable aluminum), its relevant press information is printed on paper made from sugar pulp, and even its Web site uses a special light frequency that requires less energy output. “Anything we can do to reduce our footprint,” Helary explains, which includes sourcing only African ingredients that have been sustainably and wildly harvested. “It’s theirs,” he says of the farmers’ land that he and Peters cull from. “We don’t destroy the biodiversity or claim intellectual property rights; we just help them protect it and share it with the world.”

Savane will be available August 2011 at Shen Beauty, 315 Court St., Brooklyn, N.Y., (718) 576-2679.

Beauty editor Lynette Botha on this month's best buys, inspiring finds and other beauty news

From the Elle Beauty Desk, Elle Magazine July 2011

Beauty editor Lynette Botha on this month’s best buys, inspiring finds and other beauty news

If you’ve seen our Beauty Top 10 this month, you’ll know how much I’m loving all things natural – they’re good for the skin and gentle on the environment. In fact, the growing number of natural products that are available is a little overwhelming but nevertheless inspiring. Two local brands we love are Rain and Savane (www.savaneskin.co.za) which launched just last month. Try Savane Gentle Exfoliant with Rooibos, Marula and jojoba, R350; Savane Protective Moisturizer with Baobab, Manketti, Kigelia and Yangu, R660.

Savane Anti-Aging Lift Serum feeds your skin a potent blend of natural antioxidants.

HELP GIVE YOUR SKIN A LIFT:
As you age, so your skin loses elasticity and starts to sag. Give yours a lift with the new local, organic range from Savane. Their Anti-Aging Lift Serum, R690, feeds your skin a potent blend of natural antioxidants. Kigelia’s skin-tightening and firming properties help to reduce wrinkles. Baobab, rooibos and buchu fight free-radical damage, soothe your skin and promote even skin tone, while high-dosage hyaluronic acid opens your pores to promote deep penetration of these powerful actives.

Savane combines the traditional knowledge of indigenous plants with modern green science in this range of organic skincare.

Plant Power: A New Generation of Naturals

VOILA July 2011
www.voilamagazine.co.za

SAVANE

Proudly South African, Savane combines the traditional knowledge of indigenous plants with modern green science in this range of organic skincare.

PROTECTIVE MOISTURIZER - BAOBAB, MANKETTI & YANGU R660.00

ANTI-AGING LIFT SERUM – KIGELIA, BAOBAB & BUCHU R690.00

There is no doubt green is in and Africa rocks.

Going Green: Luxury, SA-inspired skin care

House & Leisure, July 2011
http://www.houseandleisure.co.za/going-green/

There’s no doubt green is in and Africa rocks. A new skincare range making news here and abroad is Savane Organic Skincare, a certified organic luxury skincare range made in Africa from sustainable, fair trade ingredients and essences culled from all over the continent.

Founded by Stephane Helary and Jennifer Peters, two expatriates with an extensive background in conservation and an abiding love for Africa, Savane is inspired by the ancient traditional wisdom of the Southern African peoples, and guided by modern green science and a deep commitment to the environment.

Rich in some of the most powerful natural antioxidants and deep penetrating essential fatty acids, Savane restructures, regenerates and revitalizes the skin, protecting it against premature aging and restoring its natural balance.

The Savane Organic Skincare range consists of six products:

Soothing Cleanser, with aloe ferox, rooibos and moringa
Purifying Toner, with rooibos
Gentle Exfoliant, with rooibos, marula and jojoba
Protective Moisturizer, with baobab, kigelia, maketti and yangu
Anti-Aging Lift Serum, with kigelia, baobab and buchu
Balancing Face Oil, with marula, Kalahari melon and manketti

Here’s what the US-based online fashion authority style.com has to say about Savane:

“Savane isn’t just another green-leaning company out to jump on the “all-natural” bandwagon – with an extra touch of exoticism – either. The 98 % organic collection makes a point to avoid superfluous packaging (all of the products come bottled in recyclable aluminum), its relevant press information is printed on paper made from sugar pulp, and even its website uses a special light frequency that requires less energy output. “Anything we can do to reduce our footprint,” Helary explains, which includes sourcing only African ingredients that have been sustainably and wildly harvested. “It’s theirs,” he says of the farmers’ land that he and Peters cull from. “We don’t destroy the biodiversity or claim intellectual property rights; we just help them protect it and share it with the world.”

In South Africa, Savane is available at the Lunar boutiques in 22 Stanley, Milkpark, Johannesburg and 65 Loop Street in Cape Town; Objekt along 7th Avenue, Parktown North, Merchants on Long, 34 Long Street, Cape Town, and at the NAP boutiques Cape Town (Cape Quarter, Stellenbosch, Hout Bay, Kloof Street in Gardens) as well as in Johannesburg (Bamboo Centre, Melville and Kramerville in Sandton).

Sandton Magazine, July 2011

Beauty with integrity
Introducing Savane – a certified organic and ethical luxury skin care range. This natural, fair-trade skincare collection is made from the purest, highest-quality ingredients sourced from all over the continent.

The creators aimed to reduce their carbon footprint and so the product is encased in 100% recyclable aluminium. Savane restructures, regenerates and revitalises the skin, protecting against premature ageing and restoring its natural balance.

Details: Available at Lunar boutique, 44 Stanley Avenue; tel +27 (0)11 726 5558; savane.co.za

This month you simply must...Indulge with Savane, a certified organic and ethical luxury skincare range. Reducing their carbon footprint was the creators’ main aim, and so the product is encased in 100% recyclable aluminium and has ingredients such as marula, rooibos, aloe ferox, and baobab pulp (with 10 times more vitamin C than goji berries).

The Revolution: it’s green, but you can join it…

Property Magazine, July/August 2011

One cannot be tickled green, see green when angry or have a green Monday. Those expressions go to the more user-friendly colours – pink, red and blue, respectively. But don’t do away with green just yet, because with the rise of new urbanism, including energy efficiency, sustainability and the importance of reducing one’s carbon footprint, green is the coolest hue on the colour merry-go-round.
Welcome to our annual Green issue. Did you know the first use of green as a colour was in the year 700? The word is also closely associated with the verb ‘growan’, meaning ‘to grow’, and represents nature and new beginnings. Quite perfect, really, since this is also my debut issue as editor of The Property Magazine.This month we provide knowledge, tips and ideas aimed at inspiring you to live a more eco-inspired life. Look out for our leaf icon in the pages that follow – it indicates a green interest story.

‘Go green’ is the catchphrase of our time. People want to be seen as green; they want to be associated with green … And heaven help you if you don’t recycle! Living a green life is nothing new: former US Vice-President Al Gore emerged as the green cause’s foremost evangelist in 2006. Watching your carbon footprint is no longer just about separating your glass, paper and plastic, or building a worm farm in your back
garden. It’s no longer about taking your own shopping bag in lieu of the supermarket’s plastic ones or using energy-efficient light bulbs. All good practices, mind you – but nowadays it’s simply not enough.

You need to start from the bottom up, from the bricks and mortar of your home or workspace. Reuse the materials that you already own; install water efficient accessories and solar heating panels; and purchase from local suppliers.There are green building regulations, leases and, thanks to the earth-friendly Green Building Council of South Africa, Green Star ratings, in place to help you. And even better for all the green-blooded people out there, studies by the GBCSA have shown that people in green buildings suffer less from flu and asthma as a result of better ventilation and environmentally friendly paint and furniture.

To be honest,there will never be‘Green Rain’or Roxanne putting on the green light.And having a Mr Green in Reservoir Dogs just doesn’t have the same ring to it. But, that said, if you look at the immense success of the green movement, and a couple of green superheroes to boot, there is something to be said for the colour green and its powerful PR company. So if you have not already, why not jump on the ‘Save the Planet’ bandwagon and enjoy the ride.

This month you simply must…

Indulge with Savane, a certified organic and ethical luxury skincare range. Reducing their carbon footprint was the creators’ main aim, and so the product is encased in 100% recyclable aluminium and has ingredients such as marula, rooibos, aloe ferox, and baobab pulp (with 10 times more vitamin C than goji berries). +27 (0)11 447 6159, www.savaneskin.co.za

Hot Off the Press

Simply Green, July 2011

The Savane Organic Skincare range is made in Africa, certified natural and organic by ECOCERT, made with Fair trade ingredients, contains only sustainably harvested wild ingredients. packaged in recyclable eco-friendly packaging, is not tested on animals and contains no animal products and is suitable for all skin types. www.savaneskin.co.za

Stuck in a summer product rut? We've polled the biz's best buyers, boutique owners, and Web operators for hair, skin and scent saviors that are slightly off the grid but totally on point. Here, 30 expert recommendations for a beautiful new you.

Not Just Another Pretty Face
www.style.com/beauty/beautyguide/Summer_2011

Stuck in a summer product rut? We’ve polled the biz’s best buyers, boutique owners, and Web operators for hair, skin and scent saviors that are slightly off the grid but totally on point. Here, 30 expert recommendations for a beautiful new you.

Behind the Beauty: “Savane is an authentic, certified-organic and fair-trade anti-aging skincare line from South Africa that delivers. I met co-founders Jennifer Peters and Stephan Helary at a sustainability conference in Boulder, Colorado, and immediately became a fan of their mission and their products. All the formulations are rich with antioxidant ingredients indigenous to Southern Africa. I love the aroma of this line; the essential oil blends are beautiful – woodsy and spicy.”

Try it: “The Gentle Exfoliant is very unique with flakes of rooibos tea in a honey-like base that leaves the skin feeling fresh and supple.”

Savane Certified Organic Gentle Exfoliant, $50, www.zaega.com.