Kawakawa
Common Name
Pepper tree, Maori bush basil.
Botanical Name
Macropiper excelsum
Kawakawa (Macropiper excelsum) is a New Zealand native shrub or small tree which has family members around the Pacific. Kawakawa grows throughout New Zealand. The kawakawa plant releases an oil that gives the leaves their medicinal value. Two key components of this, Myristicin and Elemicin have been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory properties. Used in our: Manuka Honey & Rose Hand Cream and Manuka, Kawakawa & Mamauka Repair Balm
Manuka
Common Name
Manuka, Kāhikatoa
Botanical Name
Leptospermum scoparium
Mānuka/kāhikatoa flowers smell very sweet and they provide an important source of pollen and nectar for native bees, flies, moths, beetles and geckos. Manuka Honey gathered by the bees has been shown to be more potent and health-boosting because of its higher methylglyoxal (MG) concentration. This particular compound helps contribute to Manuka Honey’s benefits. Used in our: Manuka, Kawakawa & Mamaku Repair Balm and
Manuka Honey & Rose Hand Wash and Manuka Honey & Rose Hand Cream and Unscented Manuka Honey Hand Cream
Mamaku
Common Name
Black Tree Fern
Botanical Name
Cyathea medullaris
The potent nutrients in Mamaku extract are powerful antioxidants that support the skin from signs of aging including dark spots from sun exposure, as well as fine lines and wrinkles, so skin appears more radiant, plump and pliable. Used in our: Manuka, Kawakawa & Mamaku Repair Balm
Kiwi
Common Name
Kiwi, Kiwifruit
Botanical Name
Actinidia deliciosa
Kiwi Seeds are Kiwi fruit and oil is a power food, not only for your skin but for your hair as well. The nutrients in kiwi fruit comprising of vital vitamins, minerals and antioxidants play an important role in providing you with a healthy and lustrous mane. Kiwis are a rich source of vitamin C which is a powerful antioxidant. This vitamin plays an important role in the creation of collagen which stop the hair from splitting and breaking. By protecting the body from free radical damage, this compound helps prevent stress and imbalances that often lead to hair loss. Vitamin C in kiwi fruit can stimulate hair growth by maintaining the integrity of the micro-circulation that supplies blood to your hair follicles. Kiwis also contain vitamin E which improves hair growth through its positive effect on the immune system. Kiwi fruit extract and oil are rich in several vitamins and nutrients that help in maintaining hair health and can treat hair problems like dandruff, and rough and dry hair. Used in our: Lime Blossom & Kiwi Seed Shampoo
and Lime Blossom & Kiwi Seed Conditioner
New Zealand Sea Kelp
Common Name
Seaweed, Sea Kelp
Botanical Name
Durvillaea antarctica
Sea Kelp contains acids that can bind to toxins in your body, combined with heat, kelp or seaweed penetrates your skin and draws out impurities. Natural health proponents maintain that high levels of toxins in the environment overwhelm various systems in the body, including metabolic processes and the immune system. Used in our: Soothe Bath Salts