1/23/2024
Jojoba Oil – Great for sensitive skin
Jojoba oil is a liquid wax extracted from the seeds of the jojoba plant (Simmondsia chinensis). Jojoba Oil works to attract water to the top layer of the skin, helping…
11/30/2023
Arnica – a plant that has been used for centuries
Arnica, scientifically known as Arnica montana, is a flowering plant that has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. Arnica is great for soothing sore muscles, sprains, strains, bruising…
11/2/2023
Fractionated Coconut Oil – An excellent moisturiser
Fractionated coconut oil is a type of coconut oil that has undergone a process called fractionation. During this process, the long-chain fatty acids in coconut oil are removed, leaving behind…
10/18/2023
Kumeraho – Native plant supporting respiratory health
Kumeraho / Kūmarahou has been used for generations, traditionally to support respiratory health. It is believed to have expectorant properties, helping to loosen and expel mucus from the respiratory system…
10/5/2023
Apricot Kernel – a commonly used oil for good reason
It is a light, mild oil that is commonly used in skincare products. Apricot kernel oil has anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-septic, antioxidant and revitilising properties for the skin. It works…
9/22/2023
Seaweed is so much more than you think
Macrocystis seaweed, commonly known as giant kelp, is a type of brown algae that is found in coastal areas of the Pacific Ocean, including the coastlines of California, Chile, and…
9/7/2023
Horopito – boasting some potent medicinal effects
Horopito, Pseudowintera colorata is also known as the ‘pepper tree’. A natural compound called polygodial in the Horopito leaves has many potent medicinal effects. It has anti-fungal, antimicrobial, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory…
8/31/2023
Cacay Oil – Touted as the new ‘miracle oil’
Touted as the new ‘miracle oil’, Cacay oil is the latest ‘Superfood’ for your skin. Loaded with a perfect combination of vitamins and fatty acids that will set to work…
8/22/2023
Calendula – used for centuries
Calendula has anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-septic and anti-bacterial properties making it useful in healing wounds, acne, soothing eczema, psoriasis, cradle cap and relieving diaper rash. Calendula is also an antiseptic…
8/17/2023
The power of Kawakawa (Macropiper Excelsum)
The bioactive molecules of Myristicin in Kawakawa are believed to be responsible for the plants healing properties. Kawakawa has anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties making it useful for treating…