Bath and body

Copy Cat formulation: Cheeky Clean Spray

My first copy-cat formulation! Not only is this completely natural and great for your skin (on a certain part of your body), but you’ll also be doing something good for the environment. This spray is a natural, eco-friendly alternative to wet wipes, and it’s so easy to make! […]

Skin Care

Frankincense & Rose Repair Serum

This water-based anti-aging and rejuvenating Repair Serum has a beautiful light texture that leaves your skin feeling soft and hydrated. Containing few but powerful ingredients, such as rose, frankincense and hyaluronic acid, it is easy to make, yet can hold its own with high-end skin care products. Anti-wrinkling, balancing, softening, soothing, calming, plumping, radiating, hydrating… do I need to say more? […]

Herbal remedies

Kawakawa ointment

Kawakawa a traditional Maori medicinal plant found in New Zealand has many medicinal properties. This kawakawa ointment maximises the benefits by using both the oil-soluble compounds and water-soluble compounds of kawakawa, packing it full of goodness. A must-have in your natural, herbal first aid kit! Use it on grazes, cuts and small wounds, skin irritations and infections, insect bites and stings, as well as muscle and joint pain. […]

Skin Care

Foaming face cleanser with manuka and kumerahou

A gentle, natural foaming cleanser with manuka and kumerahou. Suitable for all skin types, but particularly for acne-prone or blemished skin due to its anti-microbial and anti-bacterial action. It is pH adjusted to the skin’s pH and contains hydrating and soothing ingredients to keep the skin’s moisture barrier intact. […]

Skin Care

Shea butter, lavender and rose geranium night cream

This amazing Shea Butter, Lavender and Rose Geranium night cream is suitable for all skin types. It is nourishing, without it being too heavy, and balances out dry and oily skins, bringing your skin back into perfect equilibrium. Wake up in the morning with gorgeous soft, nourished, and happy skin! […]

Blog

Testing emulsifiers

Making emulsions can be daunting, especially with the many different emulsifying systems available on the market. Which one should you use? How do they differ? To make things easier, I’ve tested five of the most common oil-in-water (O/W) emulsifiers available here in New Zealand. […]

Bath and body

Natural VEGAN deodorant

Palm-free, vegan, no baking soda, aluminium or harsh ingredients! Learn to make this 100% natural deodorant, which relies on the absorption powers of bamboo extract and tapioca starch, while a special essential oil blend of lime, lemongrass and peppermint combats odour-causing bacteria, keeping your armpits feeling and smelling fresh and clean! […]