Guided by the principles of reduce, re-use and recycle, we ensure that all of our products and practices promote stainability at every stage of production. Because when we take better care of ourselves, each other and the world around us, great things can happen.
We believe that:
- Personal success starts with self-care
- Luxury should not come at a cost to the environment
- Brands should give back to local communities to help build a better world
Less Is More
Clean beauty means not bulking up our formulas with unnecessary ingredients. Each jar, tub and bottle contains only what your skin needs to get the results you want. We use a careful selection of potent botanicals in high concentrations scientifically proven to heal, soothe and pamper the skin.
Conscious Luxury
Beauty should not come at a cost to others. We never test on animals or use any animal-derived ingredients. Our ingredients are sustainably sourced and cruelty-free. Packaging follows a minimalist design and all elements are fully recyclable.
Free Your Skin
We use only 100% natural active ingredients in our products. All our products are free from mineral oils, animal-derived ingredients, many known allergens and harmful parabens and silicones.
Locally Produced
Our products are formulated and produced locally in South Africa – complete with SABS registration and at ISO 9001:2015 compliant facilities. This means that our products are not only of exceptional quality but also in keeping with the global standard of good manufacturing practices.
Honestly Beautiful
We believe that beauty secrets should be shared. By knowing the origin of our natural active ingredients, you can make the best choices for your skin. No confusing chemical names or scientific jargon. Just honest to goodness ingredients as nature intended.
OUR SUSTAINABILITY PROMISE
Zero Waste
Most of our products are produced in glass packaging that is fully reusable and recyclable.
No Microscopic Plastic
We do not use microbeads in any of our formulations.
Cold-process Manufacturing
This eco-conscious manufacturing method reduces energy consumption during the production process.
Carbon Footprint
Working with local suppliers and local communities means we reduce our carbon footprint within our supply chain.
Sustainable Ingredients
All our products are made with ingredients from sustainable farming sources.
Ripple Reading
Our Community Initiative – Malée is a proud partner of this initiative, having provided financial assistance and mentorship to help build the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders.
Ripple Reading is a registered Non-Profit Company that focuses on literacy and leadership development of children within disadvantaged communities.
In 2019, we pledged to donate a percentage of our profits towards educating and mentoring students, while also providing the facilities and learning materials they need to reach their full potential.
Ripple Reading
Our Community Initiative – Malée is a proud partner of this initiative, having provided financial assistance and mentorship to help build the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders.
Ripple Reading is a registered Non-Profit Company that focuses on literacy and leadership development of children within disadvantaged communities.
In 2019, we pledged to donate a percentage of our profits towards educating and mentoring students, while also providing the facilities and learning materials they need to reach their full potential.