Top picks for you from our product range...
Join our community on social media
Join our vibrant community and stay updated with the latest in natural beauty and wellness! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for:
Â
- Exclusive Offers and Promotions: Be the first to know about special discounts and deals.
- Self-Care Tips: Get daily inspiration and tips to elevate your self-care routine.
- Behind-the-Scenes: Take a peek behind the curtain and see how our products are made with love and care.
- Customer Spotlights: See how other members of our community are using and loving our products.
- New Product Launches: Stay in the loop about exciting new additions to our product line.
Blog posts from our Personal Care Library
Reflecting on Five Years of Growth with Earthly Q 🌿
It’s the first week of the last month of the year, and it seems now is as good a time as any for us to reflect on the past five years of being in cosmetic formulation and creation. As we celebrate five incredible years of Earthly Q Personal Care, we...
Read More
How Can You Choose Hairstyles That Are Protective And Stylish?
Protective hairstyles are an essential part of haircare for individuals with afro-textured hair who want to grow healthier and longer hair. Protective hairstyles haven’t been known to be swaggy or fun, but they play a crucial role in maintaining healthy hair and promoting growth retention. Not all hairstyles that look...
Read More
Understanding Hyperpigmentation on Melanated Skin
Melanated skin is beautifully diverse, coming in a wide range of shades and hues. Our skin can vary in color even on different parts of our bodies. For instance, it’s common for areas like our knuckles, knees, elbows, butts, and faces to have different shades. This variation is due to...
Read More
What Makes Your Afro Shrink When It Is Wet?
Embracing natural hair is a powerful act of self-love in a world full of media that still glorifies Western physical features. The media would not be such a pain if personal care products and solutions were designed and priced for the benefit of people and not profit. Alas, this is...
Read More
How To Make A Body Butter Using 5 Ingredients
We recognise that not everyone can or wants to adopt a stance to use “natural” or “organic” products exclusively. Here at Earthly Q, we will always use organic and naturally derived ingredients in our products. But, we also want to offer comprehensive and affordable alternatives to the Queens and Qings...
Read More
How to Transition to Natural Hair from Relaxed Hair
Hey there, Queen or Qing (yes, we’ve renamed Kings to Qings to accommodate the Q in our name)! We’ve had a few members in our community ask about how they can transition to growing an afro instead of relaxing without going through the #tinyAfro phase. If you relate to this,...
Read More
Moisturising Your Skin with Organic Products this Winter
Whether your skin is a rich expresso brown, a deep toffee caramel, or creamy like the sands of Cape Town’s Camps Bay, moisturising your skin is essential. If you haven’t noticed, it’s winter (no, we do not have autumn in southern Africa). If you don’t already know what winter means,...
Read More
Is Rice Water Your Afro’s New Best Friend?
If you want to experiment with your natural hair, different products, and routines that work for you and your schedule, you might go broke. As a matter of fact, you might end up mal up with an eviction notice and diagnosis of malnutrition. One way to save yourself from this...
Read More
Understanding the Causes and Organic Remedies for Ingrown Hairs
Ingrown hairs are a common and often uncomfortable skin condition that occurs when hair curls back or grows sideways into the skin instead of upward and out of the surface of the skin. While ingrown hairs can affect anyone, ingrown hairs are particularly prevalent among individuals with coarse or curly...
Read More
Embrace Holistic Self-Care with Four Simple Steps this Winter
As the winter months approach, it's essential to prioritize self-care by taking care of our hair, skin and body in a way that reflects these seasonal changes. While pampering oneself may sound luxurious and expensive, it doesn't have to break the bank! With just R300 or less (if you already...
Read More
Your Journey to Healthier Natural 4C Hair Starts Here
Natural 4C hair is a unique and beautiful texture characterized by tight coils and curls. Whether you are a natural hair baby, enjoy the swift comb of relaxed hair, or enjoy glorious locks; having a routine that promotes health and growth retention requires a thoughtful and tailored hair care routine. ...
Read More
Radiant Summer Skin in Three Simple Steps
Summer is a time for outdoor adventures and sun-soaked escapades, sundowners, and sports events (Yay for the Bafana Bafana win against Namibia over the weekend)! We love a sun-soaked escapade as much as the next person. But we also think it's essential to keep your skin healthy and protected from...
Read More
Embracing Authenticity: The Rise of Natural 4C Hair in South Africa
Historically, beauty standards in South Africa were heavily influenced by colonialism and Western ideals, leading to the stigmatisation of natural African hair textures. The prevailing notion that straight or loosely curled hair was the epitome of beauty often resulted in individuals feeling compelled to conform to straightening and relaxing treatments....
Read More