Rooted in Africa. Guided by Science.
About Velden
Velden is a premium manufacturer of African botanical ingredients for the global beauty, flavour and fragrance industries. We exist at the intersection of nature, scientific research, and ethical sourcing – providing brands with high-performance ingredients that are traceable, sustainable, and backed by rigorous quality standards.
Our Vision
To be the leading producer of traceable, scientifically validated African botanical actives, setting a global standard for ethical sourcing, ecological stewardship, and high-performance natural ingredients.
Our Story
Velden was founded on a simple insight: the world’s demand for natural ingredients is growing, yet the people and landscapes that produce them are often overlooked. Africa holds some of the most resilient, nutrient-dense plants on Earth, but their stories, sustainability, and scientific credibility needed a platform.
We created Velden to bridge this gap by combining proven traditional knowledge with rigorous plant science, ethical supply chains, and a commitment to long-term ecological regeneration.
Today, we work at the intersection of nature, science, and community, manufacturing ingredients that elevate product performance while creating measurable social and environmental impact.
Our core pillars
With a foot in the lab, a head for consumer trends, a heart for sustainability,and a conscience for truth, purity, and goodness.
Extra Ordinary Science
We apply rigorous research, testing, and verification to every ingredient, ensuring performance you can trust.
Bold Bravery
We challenge outdated systems, pioneer transparent sourcing, and build new pathways for ethical botanical trade.
Authentic Co-Creation
We work in partnership with communities, researchers, formulators, and customers to create value that is sustainable.
Backed by Science
Sustainability protocols
Ingredient innovation
Research partnerships
Scientific validation strategies
A Team with Global Experience
Our Expertise
Velden’s execution team brings decades of experience from some of the world’s leading ingredient companies. Our people span research, botany, fractionation, supply chain, product design, formulation, and application. We ensure every ingredient is backed by technical excellence and operational reliability.
Advancing Science Through Collaboration
Innovation and Scientific Leadership
Velden’s innovation ecosystem brings together industry leaders, academic researchers, sustainability specialists, and formulation experts. Through our Innovation Council and strategic university partnerships, we combine rigorous scientific insight with ecological stewardship to drive responsible botanical commercialisation.
Global Standards, Local Expertise
Compliance, Quality and Trust
Velden’s compliance function ensures every ingredient meets the technical, regulatory, and ethical requirements expected by international brands. Our team is registered with:
IFSCC
International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists
CTFA
Cosmetic, Toiletry & Fragrance Association of South Africa
SABPA
South African Association of Botanists
