Field Notes Archives - Royale Afrique Du Sud

20th June 2020

Carrier, essential and the story behind the oil

One of the great things about markets, expos and trade shows is that we get to interact with you, our clients. I love finding out what people are interested in when it comes to skincare and also the specific questions you have about the use of oils as part of a skincare routine.

And one of the questions we always get is why pomegranate seed oil, so we went straight to the source. In her own words, this is what founder Izette Dreyer has to say:

12th February 2019

Magnificent Morocco

It was an absolute honour to be selected by the Cosmetic Export Council of South Africa (CECOSA) to travel to Morocco to attend the CBHExpo in Casablanca. The CBHExpo is a trade show that represents the cosmetics and hygiene supply chain. Argan oil, which is produced from the kernels of the argan tree, is endemic to Morocco and a well-known and respected skincare oil. To say it was fascinating to visit the “country of beauty oil” is an understatement.

4th February 2019

Get up, feel great, GO – the morning rituals that keep me motivated

We’ve known for years that the early bird catches the worm, but lately the interwebs seem fixated on morning rituals, with plenty of advice, tips and ideas for super-sizing your morning to set the right tone for the day.

14th January 2019

4 (Manageable) beauty resolutions for 2019

The well-deserved indulgence of the Festive Season often sees us frantically making elaborate health and beauty resolutions. Of course, the intention is admirable, but by Valentine’s Day we haven’t exfoliated our faces once, gone to sleep without removing makeup at least twice, and feel a general sense of despair about ageing ungracefully.

Stop right there and rethink the resolutions. I’ve got four super easy ones.

Stick with these and you’ll thank me in 20 years.

Love

Izette