Zambeezi

Zambeezi

Lip balms, body balms and soaps made in Wyoming with beeswax and mungongo oil from wild forests in Zambia.

Fair trade
Member of Fair Trade Federation
Made in
Zambia, United States
Based in
LaGrange, Wyoming
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Vetted by The Labour Movement · last reviewed October 2026 · How we vet brands

Zambeezi connects Zambian beekeepers, farmers and entrepreneurs with North American shoppers, offering forest communities income that keeps the forest standing.

The story

Zambeezi connects Zambian entrepreneurs, beekeepers and farmers to the North American market. Its balms and soaps are made in LaGrange, Wyoming.

The beeswax and mungongo oil in its balms come from wild forests in central Africa. Zambeezi aims to give people in Africa's subtropical forests a living that's more sustainable for people and land than timber or strip mining.

Its Zambian partner, Brownd 'Kahona' Kalenda, gives widows meaningful work at a fair, living wage. Zambeezi is a member of the Fair Trade Federation.

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About Zambeezi

Is Zambeezi fair trade?

Yes. Zambeezi is a member of the Fair Trade Federation, which screens whole businesses against nine fair trade principles before accepting them. The Labour Movement also vetted Zambeezi before listing it, and we review every brand each year.

What is mungongo oil?

An oil pressed from the nuts of the mungongo tree, which grows wild in southern Africa. It's used in lip and skin care.

Where are Zambeezi products made?

The balms and soaps are made in LaGrange, Wyoming, with beeswax and oils sourced from Zambia.