Kupanda

Kupanda Buhle Manketti Oil (Refined)stimulates barrier functioning, providing film-forming protection and recovery against xerotic conditions. The very high concentration of linoleic acid and γ-tocopherol, coupled with relatively low oleic acid content supports high quality skin barrier recovery.

Scientists commonly refer to Moringa Oleifera (Moringa) as the ‘miracle tree’ due the myriad of nutritional benefits offered by all parts of the plant. The moringa pod (or fruit) is green, long and slender – usually 30cm-50cm in length. Kupanda Wala Moringa Oil (Refined)is a unique product that restores normalcy to the skin’s microbiome. High levels of oleic acid, together with antioxidant properties enable Wala Moringa Oil to arrest a wide variety of microbes, helping to re-balance the skin’s microflora, as well as acting as an anti/blemish and cleansing agent. revealed, numbering between 5-20 per fruit. Originating from India, the moringa plant is now a common part of Africa’s smallholder farming landscape. Grown in various regions across Africa today, moringa harvests from December to March in southern Africa, and June to September in the northern regions. The word ‘wala’ means to appear radiant or shine in the African language of Chichewa, which is spoken in Malawi – one of our sourcing regions.

Kupanda Moyo Baobab Oil (Refined) is found throughout Africa, and is commonly referred to as the ‘Tree of Life’ or ‘Upside Down Tree’. Standing aloft across the African savannah, the trees firmly entrenched in the local culture.  The baobab fruit ripens during March to June in southern Africa, and November to December in the northern parts of the continent. Opening the baobab shell reveals a creamy-white colored pulp that smothers black bean-sized seeds, which are pressed to produce a flowing golden oil. Traditionally, baobab oil has been used as a moisturizer and massage oil, as well as for hair and body conditioning. Beyond personal care, the oil has been used with other plants to treat medical conditions, and for cooking. The word ‘moyo’ means life in the African language of Chichewa, which is spoken in Malawi – one of our sourcing regions.

Kupanda Elula Kalahari Melon Seed Oil (Refined) stimulates barrier functioning, providing protection and recovery against xerotic conditions. The very high concentration of linoleic acid and γ-tocopherol, coupled with relatively low oleic acid content supports effective skin barrier recovery. The oil also addresses spots and blemishes, such as acne, due to the significant content of β-sitosterol, which works in combination with linoleic acid. Elula Kalahari Melon Oil contains also contains highly efficient peroxyl-radical scavenging and anti-inflammatory activity.

Marula trees are widely distributed throughout the semi-arid savannahs of eastern and southern Africa. Pollination of the tree’s delightful flowers produces one of Africa’s botanical gems – the marula fruit, which ripens from January until April. The size of golf-balls, ripe marula fruit consists of an exotic tasting juicy white pulp, which is used to produce alcoholic beverages. Enclosed within the pulp is a tightly-held brown-colored nut, which consists of 2-3 fragile, yet prized marula kernels. In southern Africa, Kupanda Mfula Marula Oil (Refined) has been used as an emollient for babies, and in body lotions for face, feet and hands to address dry and/or cracking skin. The word ‘mfula’ means to extract natural radiance in the African language of Chichewa.

Ximenia trees form part of a family of semi-deciduous shrubs scattered around various low-altitude and grassland regions of Africa.The shrubs were originally named after the 17th century Spanish monk Franciso Ximenez, and are affectionately known as the ‘wild plum’ or ‘monkey plum’ tree. Typically, the shrubs grow to a height of 6m, and with an untidy open crown. The glossy dark reddish-brown fruit consists of white spots, and are plum-like in size – usually growing to a length of up to 30mm. Cutting open the fruit reveals a tasty and edible pale orange pulp, and a single soft-cream colored large seed that is rich in oil.  The fruit ripens from May to July. Kupanda Mideka Ximenia Oil (Refined) has reportedly been used primarily as an emollient, conditioner, skin softener and in hair and body concoctions. The word ‘mideka’ means to rejuvenate in the tribal regions of north-west Ethiopia.