About Kanuka Forest

Located on the beautiful Whangaroa Harbour in the Far North of New Zealand, Kanuka Forest is named for just that - a forest of Kanuka growing all around me.

Having a daughter in her 20's and friends suffering with adult acne, a son with eczema and myself being a tasty treat for buzzing nippers, I decided to do some research and see how I could set this amazing tree to the task of rejuvenating and healing.

The kanuka leaves and stems are carefully cut from the forest, hung to dry (locking in the nutrients), then infused for several months. After straining oil, the mixing and blending begins. All depending on skin type, I add rosehip or hemp. Keeping it simple.

The resulting product is completely natural. It doesn't contain any additives, preservatives or scents and leaves the skin feeling smooth, soothed and nourished. 

It was the demand from friends that bought about the Body Oil, to which I add organic oils of hemp and almond.

I've been an oil user all my life, after every shower and whenever my skin needs a boost. There is the oil vs clothing issue, but if you mange it right you absorb most of it! There is a wait time (like most things) so you need to take the steps to ensure your skin absorbs as much goodness as possible.  

It's definitely a worthwhile investment for your skin. Oils full of healing and nourishing nutrients, feeding your skin, not devastating it with parabens and sulphates.