skincare rooted in the healing strength of kānuka

The Botanicals

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