PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN · INSPIRED BY AFRICA
SALA · SCENT OF AFRICA

Our Story

Inspired by Africa. Made for everyday life.

Original SALA product photograph
OUR STORY

Rooted in Africa.
Made for real life.

SALA | Scent of Africa is the cosmetics brand of Nsala Africa (Pty) Ltd, registration 2017/465761/07. The name is inspired by the Sala fruit, known as Strychnos spinosa.

Our original range spans lotions, perfumes, roll-ons, shampoo and home care. We also offer design, printing and branding through Nsala Africa.

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SALA · SCENT OF AFRICA

Inspired by Africa.
Made for everyday life.

THE COMPANY BEHIND SALA

Our purpose. Our roots.

01 / OUR VISION

Rooted in nature. Trusted by families.

To become a cherished African fragrance and home-care brand, rooted in nature and trusted by families.

02 / OUR MISSION

Made for everyday living.

To bring nature-inspired scents and practical solutions to African homes, starting in South Africa.

SALA hand lotion
BEAUTY WITH ROOTS

Beauty is more than skin deep.

A celebration of confidence, individuality and African beauty. SALA is a cosmetics-first brand, with care and fragrance at its heart.

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WHERE WE COME FROM

Every great story has a beginning.

From our first meeting to sharing SALA products with the community, these original photographs are part of our history.

SALA first-ever meeting with early collaborators
Our first-ever meeting
The early meeting that helped shape the SALA journey.
Introducing SALA fragrances
Introducing SALA fragrances
Sharing our fragrances and introducing our brand.
Taking SALA to the community
Taking SALA to the community
Connecting with people and presenting our products.
The people behind the journey
The people behind the journey
A moment from the SALA team’s early days.
Our original fragrance collection
Our original fragrance collection
A look back at the products that helped establish SALA.
Indigenous Sala fruit on the tree
The Sala fruit — a part of our African inspiration.
Growing through relationships
Growing through relationships
Another moment from our early company journey.