About Us
Established 2026
How Milk and Marula was Started
Milk and Marula was founded by Katia, inspired by her South African roots and her own skincare journey.
After moving to the UK, Katia noticed how difficult it was to find African-inspired skincare and products featuring the ingredients she grew up with. Alongside her own struggles with acne scarring, this sparked her passion for understanding skincare and natural formulation.
What started with learning to formulate in her parents’ kitchen grew into Milk and Marula, a brand created to bring Africa’s rich botanical heritage to the UK through effective, accessible and thoughtfully made skincare.
Why we are Different
Milk and Marula was created to bring something different to the skincare industry: A brand inspired by Africa’s rich botanical heritage, but made for modern skin. We want to celebrate the ingredients, traditions and stories that are often overlooked in mainstream beauty.
Our Mission
Our mission is to make African-inspired skincare more accessible, creating simple, effective products that bring the power of African botanicals into everyday routines. We’re passionate about creating skincare that feels good, works well and stays true to its roots.
Giving Back
We believe that building a successful brand should create a positive impact beyond the products we sell. Through our Giving Back Programme, we aim to donate a portion of our profits to carefully selected charities and community projects across Africa, helping support the communities and causes that inspire us.
Our Ingredients
Not sure where to start or what ingredients are best for you?
See our ingredients blogs - we made this just for you!
A Note from our Founder
"Milk and Marula started with a simple idea: I wanted to see more of the skincare I grew up with"