skincare rooted in the healing strength of kānuka

kānuka & tallow body butter for sensitive skin
from $17.00

This rich, fragrance-free cream is specially formulated for sensitive, reactive, or eczema-prone skin. I've left out essential oils and unnecessary additives, and focused on a few powerful, skin-loving ingredients that support healing, hydration, and resilience.

The benefits are…

Grass-Fed Tallow is deeply nourishing and rich in vitamins A, D, E & K, and closely resembles our skin’s natural oils. It absorbs easily, strengthens the skin barrier, and helps lock in moisture — making it ideal for dry, irritated, or compromised skin.

Kānuka is a native New Zealand plant used for its gentle yet potent antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and calming properties. It supports skin healing, reduces redness, and helps soothe itching or irritation — perfect for delicate or inflamed skin.

Calendula is traditionally used to calm and repair sensitive skin, calendula is known for its soothing, regenerative properties. It supports the skin’s natural healing process and reduces dryness or flaking.

Vitamin E (Natural Tocopherol) is apowerful antioxidant that helps protect and repair the skin, reduce inflammation, and extend the shelf life of the natural oils in the cream.

Arrowroot Powderis a soft, silky powder that helps absorb excess oil and reduce the greasy feel often associated with tallow-based creams. It gives the balm a smoother finish — perfect for daily use.

Whats NOT inside this butter...

  • essential oils

  • synthetic fragrance

  • preservatives or fillers

  • water (this is a rich balm-style cream — a little goes a long way)

How to use: After showering, dig out a chunk (with spoon or clean hands) and warm in your palms. Massage into all areas. Use on the face or body — wherever your skin needs calm, nourishment, and protection. Safe for babies, too.

kānuka, rosehip & caffeine eye cream kānuka, rosehip & caffeine eye cream
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kānuka, rosehip & caffeine eye cream
$40.00

Hydrate • Brighten • Revive

A lightweight botanical eye crème designed to refresh, soften and deeply nourish the delicate eye area.

This concentrated blend combines calming kānuka with restorative rosehip and energising caffeine to support a smoother, brighter and more rested appearance.

Silky and fast-absorbing, the formula delivers lasting hydration while helping the eye area feel comforted, refreshed and beautifully awake.

Key Benefits:

  • A treasured New Zealand botanical traditionally valued for its calming and soothing properties for delicate skin.

  • Rosehip is rich in essential fatty acids and naturally occurring vitamins that help support softness and skin renewal.

  • Caffeine helps refresh and awaken tired-looking skin for a brighter appearance.

Ritual Use:

Gently pat a small amount around the eye area morning and evening using clean fingertips or the included spoon.

Hydrating, stimulating and creamy 💫

kanuka & kawakawa balm kanuka & kawakawa balm
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kanuka & kawakawa balm
$35.00

Harness the restorative power of two of New Zealand’s treasured native botanicals with our Kanuka & Kawakawa Balm.

Traditionally used in rongoā Māori, kawakawa has long been valued for its calming and comforting qualities for dry, stressed and weather-worn skin. Rich in naturally occurring bioactive compounds, it helps support the skin’s natural balance while providing a soothing botanical barrier.

Kanuka complements kawakawa with its own gentle, restorative properties, bringing softness and nourishment to delicate or depleted skin.

This rich, all-natural balm blends these native plant infusions with apricot kernel oil, almond oil, shea butter and New Zealand beeswax to create a deeply nourishing skin balm that melts beautifully into the skin while helping protect against dryness.

Suitable for lips, hands, cuticles, dry patches and sensitive areas, it’s an everyday botanical companion inspired by the New Zealand bush.

Crafted with 100% natural ingredients and suitable for even sensitive skin.

Ingredients: kānuka-infused apricot kernel oil, kawakawa-infused almond oil, refined shea butter, New Zealand beeswax, vitamin E.

Benefits

  • Deeply nourishing botanical balm

  • Helps soothe dry and weather-worn skin

  • Multipurpose balm for lips, hands and body

  • Crafted with New Zealand kānuka and kawakawa

  • Suitable for sensitive skin

kānuka roller oil kānuka roller oil kānuka roller oil kānuka roller oil kānuka roller oil kānuka roller oil
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kānuka roller oil
$18.00

A simple, versatile botanical oil designed for easy everyday use.

This travel-friendly roller bottle blends Northland kānuka infused apricot kernel oil into a lightweight, nourishing formula that can be kept close at hand wherever you go.

Perfect for handbags, makeup bags, travel kits or thoughtful gifting, the roller application allows for smooth, mess-free use throughout the day.

Personalise your blend with optional additions including:

  • Hemp seed oil

  • Rosehip oil

  • Frankincense essential oil

  • Caffeine-infused oil

Ritual Use: Roll gently onto clean skin wherever lightweight botanical nourishment is needed.

Beautiful for daily skincare rituals and convenient on-the-go application.

Note: For best hygiene, keep facial use separate from general first-aid or body use and avoid sharing roller bottles between people. Clean the roller regularly by wiping gently or rinsing briefly under warm water before drying thoroughly.

Size - 10ml glass roller bottle

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kānuka & harakeke duo kānuka & harakeke duo
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kānuka & harakeke duo
Sale Price: $100.00 Original Price: $140.00

After months of formulating, refining, and working closely with the plant intelligence of harakeke (Phormium tenax) and kānuka, I’ve created two pieces designed to work in harmony — a restorative facial oil and botanical crème.

Harakeke is one of New Zealand’s most treasured native plants, deeply woven into both traditional rongoā Māori and everyday life. Long valued for its soothing gel and restorative qualities, it has been used for generations in healing, weaving, and skin care.

Paired with Kunzea ericoides (kānuka), these formulations work with the skin to support softness, hydration, resilience, and natural balance.

The Facial Oil delivers deep nourishment with:

— Harakeke seed oil for hydration and elasticity
— Kānuka to calm and comfort stressed skin
— Prickly pear & raspberry seed oils for antioxidant support
— Jojoba to balance and mimic the skin’s natural oils
— Olive squalane for softness and lasting moisture

The Botanical Crème is designed to seal, protect, and restore moisture balance using:

— Harakeke for deep hydration
— Kānuka to soothe and support the skin barrier
— Prickly pear, raspberry & cucumber seed oils for nourishment and resilience
— Rose hydrosol for gentle toning and softness

Both are delicately finished with neroli, rose geranium, and frankincense — grounding the ritual in warm botanical notes that smell completely divine.

This is not about layering endless products onto your skin. It’s about giving your skin what it actually needs.

I’ve been using the facial oil for three months now, and the crème for the past week. My skin honestly looks the best it has in a long time — smoother, deeply hydrated, more even, and naturally radiant.

Available individually ($70 each) or together as a ritual set.

Kānuka & Rose Tallow Crème — Cleopatra Edition Kānuka & Rose Tallow Crème — Cleopatra Edition
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Kānuka & Rose Tallow Crème — Cleopatra Edition
$45.00 every month

A deeply nourishing face crème inspired by the timeless beauty rituals of ancient Egypt and handcrafted for modern skin.

Benefits

  • Deeply nourishes and softens dry skin

  • Supports the skin barrier and moisture balance

  • Helps calm and comfort sensitive skin

  • Rich in naturally occurring vitamins and essential fatty acids

  • Leaves skin supple, radiant and velvety soft

  • Ideal for dry, sensitive and mature skin

At the heart of the formula is organic grass-fed tallow sourced from a trusted homesteader in Kawakawa. Rich in vitamins A, D, E and K and skin-compatible fatty acids, it delivers lasting nourishment while helping support the skin's natural barrier.

Kānuka-infused apricot kernel oil provides gentle botanical support, while aloe vera butter and rosehip oil help soothe, replenish and restore glow. Delicate notes of neroli, rose and frankincense create a soft floral aroma that feels both grounding and luxurious.

Ritual Use

Massage a small amount into the face, neck and décolletage, preferably in the evening. This rich crème is designed as an intensive treatment for skin needing extra nourishment. Alternate with a lighter moisturiser as desired.

Ingredients

Organic grass-fed tallow, kānuka-infused apricot kernel oil, moringa oil, almond oil, olive squalane, jojoba oil, castor oil, aloe vera butter, rosehip oil, vitamin E, essential oils of neroli, rose and frankincense, French pink clay, mica and rose petals.

Handcrafted in New Zealand in small batches.

Store in a cool place. Patch test recommended.

kānuka soothing oil
$27.00

A calming botanical oil thoughtfully formulated to comfort areas of tension, sensitivity and everyday physical stress.

Crafted with gentle yet potent plant ingredients traditionally valued for their soothing and restorative properties, this lightweight oil absorbs beautifully into the skin while delivering lasting botanical support.

Suitable for temples, jawline, neck, joints and other areas requiring comfort and care.

  • kanuka infused apricot kernal oil - A treasured New Zealand botanical traditionally valued for its calming and soothing properties. Lightweight and gentle on delicate skin.

  • Arnica - Traditionally used in topical botanical preparations designed to comfort overworked or stressed areas of the body.

  • Copaiba Balsam - A rich botanical resin known for its deeply grounding and comforting qualities.

  • Roman Chamomile - gentle, calming and comforting — traditionally used to support relaxation and ease tension.

  • Fractionated coconut oil - A lightweight carrier oil that allows the botanical ingredients to glide smoothly into the skin without heaviness.

Ritual Use :

Roll onto and massage in -

  • jawline (teething support)

  • cheeks & temples (sinus pressure)

  • neck or temples (headaches)

  • finger joints (arthritic pain)

Simple plant medicine, made with care.

Why kānuka?

kānuka (kunzea ericoides) is one of New Zealand’s quiet powerhouses — a gentle yet highly active botanical known for its ability to calm, clarify and restore the skin. Traditionally used in Rongoā Māori (māori medicine) to treat a variety of health conditions, it is rich in naturally occurring anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial compounds, kānuka helps reduce redness, support clearer skin and strengthen the skin’s natural barrier.

Its gentle strength makes it ideal for modern skincare—purifying without harshness, calming without heaviness, and nourishing with botanical richness.

Every product crafted with kānuka carries the quiet resilience of our landscape and the pure potency of nature.

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New Zealand

NEW ZEALAND MADE

Grown, harvested and produced in NZ with all natural botanical products.

Plant based product

NOURISHING BOTANICALS

Handcrafted with intention to restore the lipid barrier, soothe, and preserve our youthful appearance.

No bunny testing

NOT TESTED ON BUNNIES

All products tested on me and those near and dear xx

Recycle

RECYCLE YOUR BOTTLES

I recycle bottles for sure. If you collect 5 plus bottles, I’ll send a courier to collect :))

contact:

I’d love to hear from you regarding product use, certain ingredients, inspiration and ideas!

email me: hello@kanukaforest.nz

kānuka forest, northland, new zealand