An ancient herb known as “Nature’s retinol”. With roots in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, bakuchiol is a natural extract sourced from the seeds and levels of the babchi plant which is native to the Indian subcontinent. This brightening skin care ingredient boasts antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which help to smooth and refine skin texture, protect skin from harmful free radical damage, and correct uneven skin tone.

Bakuchiol is a true gift from nature – because while it has been shown to produce the same benefits as retinol, it carries none of the irritating side effects.

Our key foundation ingredient, avocado oil is not only effective as a binder that holds a formulation together, it is also nourishing in its own right. A powerful conditioning agent, this lush green oil helps to hydrate the skin thanks to potent levels of natural antioxidants, including Vitamins A, B1, B2 and D, as well as Omegas 3 and 9. Avocado oil floods the skin with moisture, helping to moisturise the skin and enhance its natural lipid barrier, keeping skin beautifully dewy and supple.

Avocado oil’s secret ingredient is sterolin, a natural steroid that triggers the production of collagen – essential in helping to prevent and soften the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Thanks to high levels of plant compounds called phytosterols, avocado oil has a role to play in rejuvenating weary and stressed skin, and in helping to reduce inflammation.

Rich in vitamin C and intensively hydrating for skin, kiwi seed oil is pressed from the seeds of the superfruit kiwi – New Zealand’s national fruit. Kiwi seed oil is high in Omega 3 as well as vitamins C and E, which may help to improve skin elasticity and reduce fine lines. A rich source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), this ultra-nourishing oil can dramatically help to maintain moisture in the skin.

We source our kiwi seed oil from fruit grown in sustainable orchards around New Zealand. Raised in fertile soil and bathed in warm sunshine, the oil is extracted from the seeds of kiwifruit grown to make fruit juice – so no part of the fruit goes to waste.

Nature’s sweetest superfood, manuka honey is unique to New Zealand and contains a host of skin-enhancing properties, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial benefits. The key for our hydrating skincare? Manuka honey’s impressive humectant profile.

Manuka honey assists with drawing moisture into the skin, delivering a fresh, clear, and youthful-looking visage whilst tending to blemishes and redness.
Our manuka honey is sustainably sourced by our responsible suppliers in the Wairarapa, who have worked with us since the brand’s beginning.