Priority #1: To be a “Free from” skincare brand for people with dry, sensitive and problem skin
Priority #2: To empower customers to be savvier when choosing ingredients & products
Priority #3: To be a conscious beauty brand by being approved by Beauty Without Cruelty, Peta and VeganSA
Priority #4: Be completely plastic-free from product packaging to the outer packaging
Jasantha spent countless hours in her teens avoiding ingredients she was allergic to, then switched to natural. Only to discover that natural skincare still contained ingredients that made her skin react.
She started learning to formulate her own soap and was soon selling Castile Soap made from Pure Extra-Virgin Olive Oil to local Health Shops.
She then wanted to create all the products she used and realised that there were more people out there with the same problem. She decided to learn how to produce safe skincare that also taught her to be compliant with Cosmetic Regulations. Leaving behind her IT Consulting career she went back to study in 2019. Where she joined 11 others to achieve her postgrad as a Cosmetic Formulation Scientist at the University of Cape Town’s Hair and Skin Research Lab.
She won the Testing Category of The Pitch that same year and used the seed money to create Aurora Natural Skincare. Using her experience of Quality Assurance and Testing she spends her time formulating and handcrafting unique formulas for sensitive skin.
Aurora Natural Skincare is currently oil-based products at present and is essential oil free, nut oil free, gluten free, soy free, cornstarch free, bicarb free and Tumeric free. Products are also reformulated for those with latex allergies which sometimes occurs with the use of Shea Butter and Mango Butter.
Each online order receives Herb/Veg seed paper tags made from waste paper Jasantha collects in her area. This is then converted into seed paper by The Growing Paper Company.
She also qualified with her Certificate in Anti-ageing from Formula Botanica in January 2022 and plans to create a high-end spa facial range.
Aurora Natural Skincare won the Beauty Shortlist Mama & Baby Editors Choice Awards on 24 June 2022 for both the Squalane, Rosehip + Coffea Arabica Renewal Serum and Organic Baobab Body Balm.
2022 MAMA & BABY AWARDS: THIS YEAR’S WINNERS
Consultation is also offered to customers to help them understand more about the ingredients they react to and should eliminate from their skincare routine.
Customers with sensitive skin or allergies are welcome to connect online and join the Aurora Community. Find out how you can join the Focus group and be the first to get your hands on pre-launch products at discounted prices and enjoy many other benefits.
Check out the online store for beard balms, beard oils, facial oils, body balms and serums.
While the Pure Castile Soap bars (created from 100% Cold-Pressed Extra-Virgin Olive Oil) are sold direct to customers and also available at the following stockists:
– Lavender Blue: Century Village
– To your Health: Kenilworth Centre
Jasantha also volunteers as a Coach and mentor to Youth in her spare time.
6 Reviews on “Aurora Natural Skincare”
Absolutely happy with my products! I love the fact that it uses natural ingredients and that it’s Vegan friendly!
I’ve been using Aurora’s coffee bean serum since December. The serum has helped my eye area to look re-energized and brighter. The results are fast and very noticeable. I love it. It also smells delicious and soaks in well and I feel the moisturizing effect. A must have!
Optimal use of natural ingredients incorporated within quality skincare products.
My husband has been using the anti-aging serum for approximately 2 months now with great results. Skin definitely smoother and softer. Love the ethic behind the product too.
Using the baby balm on my lips. What a difference. Plump moist and gorgeous.
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I have been using Aurora’s Castile based face soap and rose hip oil for a few months now. I’ve seen a noticeable difference in the smoothness of my skin. Upon application, both products are soft and light to the touch. My skin does not dry out in the harsh winter climate. I would definitely recommend these Aurora products!
My Name is Lee. Glee Cottages Guesthouse Plumstead.
I absolutely love the Castillo Soap it is the only soap that I can wash my hands with. The skin on my hands just peel very flaky and dry.
I have a problem with normal water and any other soaps in any form that disagree with my skin condition except for the special soap from the Aurora range.
Thank you Jes.
I appreciate your hard work & commitment. Love G
Been using the Castille soap on my hands for years – gentle, pure on my skin.