Kawakawa is said to be the first plant created by Tāne Māhuta, bridging together the love between Ranginui(Sky Father) and Papatūānuku(Mother Earth). Giving kawakawa its incredible range of healing properties and its heart shaped rāu(leaves).

Māori have had a long relationship with Mānuka(Leptospermum scoparium) a taonga(treasure) and have found many uses from food to traditional medicinal uses benefical in the aid of healing wounds.

Coconut Oil has been used across Ngā Motu o Te Moananui a Kiwa(The Pacific Islands/The Great sea of Kiwa) for generations, helping to repair the skins barrier function and keep the skin moisturized.

The history of the Olives can date back to around 2500 BC within the Mediterraniean reigion, the Olive was a symbol of wealth, fame and peace. There are myths and legends abound romanticing the powers of this “Liquid Gold” when applied to wet skin it can act as a second skin barrier for dry skin.

The history of Shea butter as an invaluable skin care product can date back to Ancient Egypt. Queen Cleopatra always kept jars of pure shea butter, supplying the skin with nourishing Vitamins such as A, E and F.

Cacao beans have been grown for thousands of years and were extremely cherished amoung Ancient populations of Mayans and Aztecs. With modern technology we get Cocoa butter full of fatty acids and Vitamin E to help improve skin elasticity and lock in moisture.