Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of holistic healing that focuses on balancing the mind, body, and spirit. Ayurvedic skincare uses natural ingredients and herbs to enhance skin health and treat common skin issues. Follow us on social media, refer to our Ayurveda Simplified blog series and sign up for our newsletter for more information on Ayurveda and how to balance your dosha.
African botanicals have been used for centuries for their healing and medicinal properties. They are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, making them excellent for promoting healthy skin. Maruva Naturals is on a mission to reconnect with our roots. Borrowing from African ancestral beauty practices, we’re bringing skincare back home.
Our skincare range is gender neutral and suitable for all skin types, including sensitive, dry, oily, and combination skin. Take our dosha quiz to find out more about your composition according to Ayurvedic principles and to find personalised Maruva product recommendations based on your skin type and concerns. Feel free to reach out to our team on or Whatsapp chat line (+27) 71 991 2875 or email us on info@maruvanaturals.co.za. We would love to answer any of your dosha related questions and discuss the results of your dosha quiz with you in more detail.
Yes, all of our products are vegan and cruelty-free. We do not test on animals, and we use only plant-based ingredients in our formulations. Refer to our Certifications page on our website for more information.
Some of the key ingredients in our skincare range include marula oil, baobab oil, mafura butter, mongongo oil, almond, moringa, ashwa gandha, and basil. Each of these ingredients have unique benefits for the skin, such as moisturising, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties. Refer to our Ingredients tab on the website for more information.
Results can vary depending on individual skin type and concerns; as well as many other factors including your lifestyle habits; stress level; stage of life; etc. However, many of our customers report seeing improvements in their skin's texture and appearance within 2 - 3 weeks of using Maruva Naturals products consistently and in accordance with usage instructions. Follow us for bonus tips to balancing your dosha through ayurvedic practices.
If the product you are eyeing is out of stock, reach out to us on info@maruvanaturals.co.za to get an ETA of when the item will be restocked and to reserve an incoming product. Or use the "Notify me when available" button on our website to receive an email when new stock arrives.
We manage our deliveries within South Africa through Parcel iT, our delivery partner. Upon checkout, you can choose to either pick up your products from Parcel iT's warehouse at no cost; or have your products delivered to you for a fee of R100 for most areas within South Africa. Through our delivery partners we will endeavor to deliver your order to you as quickly as possible. Depending on the time you make your purchase, your delivery address and the availability of stock, you can expect to receive your delivery within 2 – 3 business days for main cities within South Africa. Additional charges may apply for outlaying remote areas and delivery will be made within 5 - 7 business days. Refer to our Shipping Policy on our website for more details and our full policy.
After placing an order on our website, you should receive a confirmation email with the details of your order. This email will serve as confirmation that your order has been successfully placed. If you do not receive a confirmation email within a few minutes of placing your order, please check your spam folder in case the email was filtered there. If you still cannot find your confirmation email, please contact our customer service team at info@maruvanaturals.co.za for assistance. Rest assured that our team will do everything possible to ensure that your order is processed and delivered to you as quickly as possible.
After you place your order, you will receive an order confirmation email from us. Once your order ships, you will receive order shipping updates from Bob Go (formerly uAfrica) containing updates on the status of your order, and your tracking number. You can use your tracking number to trace your parcel online. Refer to our Shipping Policy on our website for full details of our policy.
Orders once placed through the online store cannot be cancelled. However refer to our Returns and Refunds Policy on our website for the process to follow should you wish to return and request a refund for unopened products that are in their original packaging with all seals in-tact and are returned to us within 14 days of your order being delivered to you.
We do not offer exchanges, However refer to our Returns and Refunds Policy on our website for the process to follow should you wish to return and request a refund for unopened products that are in their original packaging with all seals in-tact and are returned to us within 14 days of your order being delivered to you.
