No. Marula and Kalahari melon absorb quickly and leave a clean, comfortable finish rather than a film.

Is it suitable for sensitive skin?

THE OIL is fragrance free, with no essential oils, mineral oils or silicones. As with anything new, we suggest patch testing first.

How much should I use?

Three to five drops for the face. A little more for the body, and the remainder on your palms through the ends of the hair.

Is it suitable for a beard?

Yes. Warm two drops and work through the beard and the skin beneath.

Orders are dispatched within two working days, in recyclable packaging, from South Africa. Worldwide delivery is available.

James Weather

The Oil

A botanical blend for face, hair and body. Boundless by nature.

ZAR 799.00

Fragrance free
Vegan and cruelty free

A universal botanical oil crafted from carefully selected African botanicals for face, hair and body. Lightweight, fast-absorbing and beautifully versatile, it nourishes skin and hair without unnecessary complexity.

Composition No. 1

Jojoba Marula Argan Kalahari Melon Baobab Squalane Vitamin E

For every ritual

Face, hair, body, hands, beard and cuticles.

The back and shoulders of a woman, skin polished with THE OIL by James Weather

Light catching a shoulder and collarbone after THE OIL by James Weather

The Blend

Five botanicals. Nothing unnecessary.

Finished with squalane and vitamin E, and nothing else.

Baobab

Adansonia digitata

Limpopo, South Africa

Rich in omega 3, 6 and 9, it softens and comforts dry skin and hair.

It gives the blend its quiet longevity: nourishing, yet remarkably light.

Marula

Sclerocarya birrea

Mpumalanga, South Africa

High in antioxidants and oleic acid, it absorbs quickly without residue.

It is the reason THE OIL disappears into skin rather than sitting on it.

Argan

Argania spinosa

Souss Valley, Morocco

Vitamin E and essential fatty acids smooth hair and strengthen nails.

It carries the blend from face to hair without ever feeling heavy.

Kalahari Melon

Citrullus lanatus

Kalahari Basin, Botswana

A featherweight oil that restores moisture and balance.

It lends the blend its clean finish and its comfort in every climate.

Jojoba

Simmondsia chinensis

Northern Cape, South Africa

A liquid wax close to the skin's own sebum, so it balances rather than burdens.

It steadies the blend, keeps it stable and leaves skin calm and even.

Sunlit legs glowing with THE OIL by James Weather against a warm stone wall

How To Use

Morning: Warm a few drops between your palms and gently press into your face. Smooth the remaining oil through the ends of your hair before beginning your day.
After the Shower: Massage into damp skin to lock in moisture and leave skin feeling soft, nourished and comfortable.
Work: Keep it on your desk for dry hands, cuticles and moments when your skin needs a little care.
Travel: One bottle replaces multiple products. Holiday, weekend away, business trip, gym bag, cabin luggage. THE OIL belongs everywhere.
Evening: Finish the day with a slow ritual that nourishes skin, softens hair and prepares you for rest.

Fragrance Free
Vegan
Cruelty Free
No Mineral Oil
No Silicones
Botanical Blend
Suitable for Face, Hair & Body
Born in Africa

Questions

Yes. THE OIL was formulated as a single blend for all three. It is lightweight enough for the face and nourishing enough for the body and the ends of the hair.

Reviews

Five stars, from across South Africa.

I replaced four bottles with one. My bathroom feels simpler now, and somehow more luxurious.

Anneke R., Cape Town

I didn't realise how much I disliked heavily scented products until I found this. It's beautifully understated, absorbs quickly and leaves my skin feeling comfortable all day. It has quietly become part of my morning routine.

Lauren B., Stellenbosch

Five stars.

Pieter V., Clarens

Bought it for my beard. Stayed for everything else.

Daniel M., Johannesburg

I've been using it for just over a month and my hair feels noticeably softer, especially the ends. I also use whatever is left on my hands on my face. Nothing goes to waste.

Nicole S., Ballito

Beautiful product.

James L., Prince Albert

I travel almost every week for work and this is the only skincare product that comes with me. Face, hands, beard, dry elbows after flights, it just works.

Mpho T., Sandton

The bottle is stunning, but the oil inside is even better.

Cheryl N., Hermanus

Exactly what I hoped it would be.

Francois D., Paarl

It disappears into the skin in seconds. No sticky feeling, no shine, just healthy-looking skin.

Sipho K., Pretoria

I use it after every shower while my skin is still slightly damp. It has become one of those small rituals I genuinely look forward to.

Emma W., Hilton

One bottle. Endless uses.

David P., Hoedspruit

I originally bought it for my wife because she loved the packaging. We now have to keep it on neutral territory because we both reach for it every day.

Andre H., George

I've tried countless oils over the years and most of them either sat on my skin or left my hair looking greasy. This somehow manages to feel rich without ever feeling heavy.

Lindiwe Z., Makhanda

Worth every cent.

Rico M., Knysna

My hands become incredibly dry during winter. A few drops before bed have made such a difference, and my cuticles have never looked better.

Helen C., Greyton

I appreciate that it's fragrance free. It lets me wear my own perfume without competing with it.

Ayesha K., Umhlanga

It has earned a permanent place on my bathroom counter.

Thandi N., Durban

I keep finding new ways to use it. Beard oil one day, hair oil the next, then straight onto my hands after gardening. I love products that don't tell you what they can't do.

Johan E., Dullstroom

Luxury without being complicated.

Sarah M., Wilderness

I've become surprisingly protective of this bottle. Guests always ask about it after using the bathroom.

Michael R., St Francis Bay

The kind of product you finish and immediately replace.

Bianca T., Gqeberha

My daughter borrowed mine while she was visiting and ordered one before she even got home.

Nomsa L., Polokwane

The texture is exceptional. Light enough for my face, nourishing enough for my hair, and it leaves my skin feeling incredibly soft after a shower. I honestly didn't expect to use one product this often.

Matthew G., Cape St Francis

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