We remain uncompromising in our mission to deliver a premium, natural skincare collection grounded in innovation and guided by our responsibility to both people and planet. Sustainability isn’t a trend for us; it’s a long-term commitment woven into every decision we make.

Every KOBA product is designed to awaken the senses while upholding our commitment to ethical, cruelty-free, and sustainable practices. From thoughtfully selected ingredients and responsible sourcing to mindful manufacturing, packaging, and distribution, we consider our impact at every step. We care deeply about how our products support your skin, elevate your confidence, and contribute positively to the planet and the communities behind our supply chain.

We have developed the most luxurious natural fragrances with expert perfumers in Grasse, France, widely regarded as the world’s perfume capital. This, combined with our founder’s French-Congolese heritage, made Grasse the natural choice to bring our fragrance vision to light. Our goal was to embrace the safou fruit in its entirety by recreating the natural fragrance of the powder you obtain when the bark of the safou tree is burned. The result is a bespoke reinterpretation by mixing natural ingredients and layered with a personal twist that captures the heart and soul of KOBA.

In our sustainability journey, we are making every effort to reduce our carbon footprint and minimise the waste produced by our packaging. We have partnered with green manufacturers to provide product and outer packaging that are eco-conscious and recyclable, while keeping your products stable and fresh. Convenience and ease of use, as well as aesthetics, are also at the centre of our minds when designing casings. We strive to leave no trace in the environment, using recyclable materials and sustainable transportation wherever possible. Committed to innovation, we are constantly looking for clean alternatives. 

For our creams we use aluminium tubes. Aluminium is light and durable, which means we can offset some of our footprint when shipping. Its unique shape also allows us to guarantee area efficiency. Aluminium is airtight, keeping our products fresh for longer, without losing its quality. Simply press down and fold over to squeeze out every drop. Plus, we love the vintage look. We opted for a glass jar for our lip balm because glass is sustainable, inert, reusable, and completely recyclable. They can also be upcycled at home and it looks so chic on your desk or bedside table.

When recycling your KOBA products you must first check your local recycling program to confirm the types of waste they are able to collect. Make sure the containers are empty and rinsed as items with more than 10% of residual product cannot be recycled. 

How to recycle our tubes:
☆ Make an incision on the side of tube
☆ Clean out excess product
☆ Remove cap and recycle separately

How to recycle our jars:
☆ Remove lid and throw the operculum
☆ Clean out excess product
☆ Recycle jar and cap separately

Our shipping boxes are made from recycled materials and biodegradable packing paper. We work with a supplier whose paper and cardboard come with FSC certifications, meaning they sustainably source their materials responsibly in a method that is not harmful to the environment. This allows us to reduce our impact on deforestation.

The FSC is the Forest Stewardship Council, an independent, non-profit that protects forests for future generations. What is more, we won’t fill your shipping boxes with inserts or extras that you won’t use. To protect your products, we use recycled tissue that is made from biodegradable materials. Our logo design is printed onto the tissue using soy-based ink so that it is 100% compostable without releasing any waste or toxins.

Also certified by the FSC, our tissue is acid-free, sulphur-free and lignin-free.