About Us

Agile supply. Trusted quality.
Real value.

Reya Life Sciences supplies specialty and commodity ingredients for personal care, homecare, and food. We combine deep industry expertise with a lean, responsive model to help you innovate faster—without the overhead.

At a glance

  • 40+ years combined experience in personal & home care
  • Direct partnerships with global manufacturers
  • Fast, flexible, customer-first service
  • Lean operations that keep costs down

Who we are

We are an independent, founder-led business built on innovation, service, and a genuine passion for solving problems in personal care, homecare and food. We believe great service shouldn’t come with layers of process, inflated overheads, or rigid rules. We move fast, stay flexible, and focus on what matters: our customers.

Our philosophy: Partnerships over transactions. Trust, transparency, and measurable results.

Our approach

  • Fast & flexible: Decisions happen quickly. We adapt to your needs.
  • Customer-first: Every product and conversation starts with what’s best for you.
  • Innovative thinking: Smarter, more sustainable ways to formulate and source.
  • Lean & efficient: No red tape or heavy overheads—more value for your money.

What We Do

We partner with trusted global manufacturers and supply a wide range of specialty and commodity ingredients. From surfactants and emollients to actives and functional additives—we deliver the quality and consistency your formulations demand.

Personal Care

Skincare • Haircare • Body care • Cosmetics

Surfactants | Emollients | Actives | Natural extracts | Functional additives

Homecare

Cleaning • Laundry • Hygiene

Betaines | Biocides | Silicones | Thickeners | Defoamers

Industries & Ingredients

Personal Care

  • Colours & Dyes
  • Conditioning Agents
  • Defoamers
  • Esters & Emulsifiers
  • Mild Surfactants
  • Oleochemicals
  • Preservatives
  • Proteins, Ceramides, Peptides & Actives
  • Rheology Modifiers
  • Silicones
  • Styling Polymers
  • Talc
  • Thickeners & Rheology Modifiers
  • UV Filters

Homecare

  • Betaines & Mild Surfactants
  • Biocides
  • Colours and Dyes
  • Defoamers
  • Emulsifiers
  • Silicones
  • Thickeners & Rheology Modifiers

Food

  • Cocoa Powder

  • Emulsifiers
  • Full range of food colours

  • Preservatives

  • PVPP Polymers

Our Difference

What Sets Us Apart?

  • Agile, not corporate: No layers of approval or long lead times.
  • Innovative by nature: We explore new technologies, trends, and sustainable ingredients.
  • Customer-driven: We listen, understand, and respond.
  • Value-focused: Lean operations and strong supplier partnerships.
  • Service that delivers: Reliability, proactive communication, and long-term relationships.

Sustainability

We prioritise responsible sourcing and traceability. Our partners share our commitment to safe chemistry, reduced environmental impact, and ethical supply chains. Ask us about plant-derived actives, biodegradable surfactants, and lower-impact preservation systems.

Contact

Let’s innovate together

Tell us about your formulation or sourcing needs and we’ll respond quickly with options tailored to your targets for performance, sustainability, and cost.

Email: info@reya.co.za
Website: reya.co.za

Why Reya?

  • Faster speed-to-shelf for new launches
  • Reliable quality with global partners
  • Competitive pricing via lean operations
  • Technical guidance for formulators