Honeybush is a traditional South African botanical known for its naturally warm aroma and rich plant profile. Supplied in dried form, it is a versatile ingredient for formulators looking to incorporate botanicals into handmade skincare, bath and body products.
The dried plant material can be used to prepare water-based or oil-based botanical infusions, depending on the formulation and extraction method being used. These infusions can then be incorporated into suitable cosmetic products, allowing you to add a distinctive botanical element without introducing the loose plant material directly into the finished formulation.
Honeybush works especially well in natural-inspired product ranges and can be paired with complementary botanical ingredients, clays, oils and extracts.
Its earthy, warm appearance also makes it useful in handcrafted bath products and decorative botanical applications where dried plant material is appropriate.