• Herbaceous basil soap bar
  • Beeswax + sunflower oil
  • Fair-trade ingredients
  • Fresh, airy scent

What it is

A sweet-basil-scented soap bar from Zambeezi, a body-care brand from Zambia, Africa built on organic beeswax, sunflower oil, and fair-trade ingredients. Airy, vibrant, and crisply herbaceous.

What it does

Cleanses with a rich palm-kernel-oil lather while sunflower oil and organic beeswax soften skin. Sweet basil oil gives it a fresh herb-garden scent, with moringa leaf powder for gentle texture.

Who it's for

Herb-scent lovers and anyone bored of floral and fruity soaps. A fresh, green alternative for the shower.

How to use

How much: One bar, daily.

1. Lather the bar between your hands or on a washcloth.
2. Wash as usual.
3. Rinse and store the bar somewhere it can dry between uses.

Where it fits: Sink or shower, daily.

Inside the formula

Sweet basil oil

The fresh, herbaceous scent that defines the bar

Moringa leaf powder

A botanical that adds gentle texture

Saponified Sunflower Oil

Keeps the cleanse mild and non-drying

Saponified palm kernel oil

Creates the rich lather

Organic Beeswax

Gives the stick its form and protects skin

Full ingredient list
saponified sunflower oil, saponified palm kernel oil, organic beeswax, sweet basil oil, moringa leaf powder, distilled water

Why we stock it

We stock this because herbaceous soaps are underrated. It smells like a garden, lathers like a dream, and every bar supports the makers in Zambia.

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30-day returns

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About the brand

Zambeezi

Fair trade lip balm from Zambia

Zambeezi makes organic, fair trade lip balm and soap with ingredients from the Miombo forest of Northwest Zambia, including organic beeswax from an environment wild and pure enough to produce it. They're a Fair Trade Federation member, and their work creates economic alternatives to destructive logging and mining, helping communities and ecosystems in the region thrive.

We stock Zambeezi because their lip balms are genuinely excellent, and every tube supports beekeeping communities in Zambia.

Skincare questions, answered

Where does this go in my routine?

Thinnest to thickest: cleanser, toner, serum, moisturizer, then SPF in the morning. This product's How to use section above tells you its exact step.

When will I see results?

Give it 4 to 6 weeks of consistent use — that's one full skin cycle. Hydration shows up in days; tone and texture take weeks. If your skin reacts badly (stinging, new breakouts that don't settle within a week), stop using it.

I have sensitive skin. Will this irritate me?

Patch test first: a dab behind your ear or along your jawline, wait 24 hours. Fragrance-free formulas are the safest bet for reactive skin — check the highlights on this page.