Our story

Natural skincare, born from love and rooted in South Africa

Gentle, plant based moisturising creams made on a family farm in the KZN Midlands, for skin that deserves kindness.

Cruelty free No parabens or sulphates Proudly South African
Rose Geranium in flower on the Sonatur family farm in the KZN Midlands
Rose Geranium Grown and distilled on our own farm
A legacy of healing

What began as an act of love

Sonatur Skin Care was born from a deeply personal journey. Founded by Bruce Taylor, Sonatur began as a tribute to his late father, who lived with psoriasis for most of his adult life.

Bruce's childhood memories are filled with the smell of harsh tar based creams, thick black ointments that offered little relief and left a lasting emotional mark. Watching his father endure years of discomfort and trial treatments, particularly with cortisone, sparked a mission to create something better, something natural and something kind to the skin.

From the lush KZN Midlands of South Africa, Bruce and his family began cultivating Rose Geranium on their family farm. The essential oil, widely recognised for its soothing and restorative properties, became the foundation of the entire Sonatur Skin Care range.

Bruce Taylor, founder of Sonatur Skin Care
Bruce Taylor
Founder, Sonatur Skin Care
Before

Tar based creams and black ointments. Cortisone, trial treatments and little lasting relief.

Sonatur

Pure, organic moisturising creams blended with Rose Geranium. Gentle, natural and kind to reactive skin.

Every jar and bottle is carefully blended using pure, organic ingredients. You will find no parabens, no harsh chemicals, no artificial preservatives and absolutely no animal testing in any of our products.

Farm to jar Rose Geranium flowers grown and distilled on the Sonatur farm
Our core ingredient

Rose Geranium essential oil

Every Sonatur product features Rose Geranium essential oil, grown and distilled on our own farm or sourced from other certified organic farmers right here in South Africa. This powerful botanical is traditionally used to:

  • Tighten and tone the skin
  • Reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Support the skin's natural immunity
  • Assist the healing of minor cuts and wounds
  • Help fade scar tissue and even out skin tone
  • Naturally uplift your mood, ease anxiety and reduce emotional stress

You can learn more about the traditional uses and benefits of Rose Geranium oil from credible sources such as Healthline and the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy.

What makes Sonatur different

Honest skincare, made with care

Farm to jar freshness

Grown, harvested and blended in South Africa.

Cruelty free

Never tested on animals.

Chemical free promise

No parabens, sulphates or synthetic additives.

Safe for sensitive skin

Formulated for even the most reactive skin types.

No parabens No sulphates No synthetic additives Never tested on animals
From our family to yours
Sonatur is more than a brand. It is a legacy to my late father and to everyone who has suffered in silence with problem skin. You are not alone anymore.
Bruce Taylor
Founder
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Skincare that works, made with compassion

Whether you are managing a chronic skin condition or simply searching for safe, effective and natural skincare, Sonatur is here for you.

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For more information on managing psoriasis and eczema, helpful resources are available from the National Psoriasis Foundation and the National Eczema Association.

Proudly South African. Naturally healing. Empathetically made.