Sunlight

Sunlight has been an icon in the South African market for over 100 years and its promise of pure mildness you can trust still stands.

Over 100 years of heritage

The sunlight brand has grown its offering from the simple soap bar to meet the needs of South Africans, with a mild range of gentle and caring yet hard working products. The range now includes the Automatic and Hand washing powders, Dishwashing liquid, Auto- dishwash products, a Fabric conditioner, as well as bath soap. After 120 years the Sunlight name thrives as one of South Africa’s most trusted household brands, instantly recognized; instantly trusted; a worthy tribute to William Hesketh Lever’s vision.

Did you know?

a study done by research International on Masterbrands in South Africa in 1999, found Sunlight to have the highest spontaneous awareness across fast moving consumer goods brands, making it a true South African icon!
the famous green Sunlight Soap bar was launched in South Africa in 1891.
since 1957, Sunlight Dishwash has promised consumers, 'a little goes a long way'
almost 4 000 tons of Sunlight Soap was sold in the company's first year of trading

Latest innovations

Sunlight Dishwashing Liquid

In January 2009, Sunlight Dishwashing liquid launched a new variant into the range Sparkling Grapefruit, which has been a great success in the market and loved by consumers for its exciting fragrance. In March 2010, Sunlight Dishwashing Liquid launches its great value refill bags into the market. These are available in two sizes 700ml and 350ml. Sunlight Dish’s same quality is now available in a value refill option. Sunlight Dishwashing liquid continues to be the top selling dishwashing liquid in South Africa after many years.

Sunlight Handwash powder

In February 2009, Sunlight handwash powder was re-launched with attractive new packaging and still maintaining the great 2in1 benefit that consumers have come to trust and love.