During the 2020 lockdown, Jess van Vuuren returned to Durban after four years abroad, facing overwhelming emotions and anxiety. Working with Nature’s Relief, she began experimenting with their tinctures, creating blends that uplifted her spirits and brought mental clarity. This personal experimentation led to the birth of Aizoa Botanicals. “This journey was deeply personal,” Jess shares. “When I was younger and learning my limits with drinking, an incident occurred where I lost control more than...