Who would have thought a “Sausage Tree” could help reduce your wrinkles?
The Tonga and Shangaan women of the Zambezi valley have known that for centuries. They apply Kigelia fruit pulp mixed with water to their faces to ensure a blemish-free complexion and smooth firm skin. They also apply it on their breasts while breastfeeding to keep them firm.
Active compounds in kigelia extract (Quinones, Irridoids, Coumarines and Flavonoids) are shown to tighten and firm the skin, soften lines and wrinkles, repair damage from sun exposure, and reduce sunspots and even skin tone. Scientific evidence also shows that the combination of actives in Kigelia extract may kill pre-cancerous cells.
Kigelia is commonly known as the “Sausage Tree” due to the large, grey-green sausage-like fruit that hang on stalks from the tree. Did you know that African bats pollinate the flowers of the Sausage Tree, whose flowers open in the evening for one night only?
Kigelia is found in our Anti-Aging Lift Serum and Protective Moisturiser. Our Kigelia is certified fair-trade and sustainably wild-harvested by farmers in Malawi as part of a community empowerment project.
The ideal holiday gift
It is now summer (at least for those of us here in South Africa!), the holiday season is approaching, and many of you are preparing to take time off and relax at the beach or in the bush. At Savane we are offering a special holiday promotion for you, your friends and family to help protect your skin from sun damage and keep it moisturized and healthy.
In December, we are offering our Anti-Aging Lift Serum and Protective Moisturiser for R1,000 (normally retails for R1,250).
Packed with antioxidants from Rooibos, Kigelia, Buchu and Baobab extracts, Savane Anti-Aging Lift Serum and Protective Moisturizer repair sun damage and soothe your skin, while Marula and Kalahari Melon oil keep your skin moisturized, soft and radiant. Manketti and Yangu oil help protect your skin from UV light, though we recommend using sunscreen if you are planning long hours in the sun.
We are still offering 20% off on the full set of products during the holiday season. Please, remember to return your empty packaging to help us reduce our carbon footprint and to get 5% off on your next purchase.
We like Design Team
Design Team is a South African textile design company. We love their contemporary design style inspired from the colours, nature, people and vibrancy of South Africa. They mix traditional textile elements with local iconography, urban and natural elements, resulting in unique designs that blend meaning and beauty. For more, see their website: www.designteamfabrics.co.za.
We’ve chosen their map of Africa fabric from the Afrique du Sud collection for our gift bags. We have added a traditional African touch with Baulle brass beads from the Ivory Coast.