Our skin cells need fatty acids, as for the most part they cannot be supplied by the body. Harakeke seed oil is a rich source of these fatty acids and is rich in omegas 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids. These fatty acids are nourishing topically for our ski...

Prior to colonisation Māori had their own effective legal, political and social systems in place to control water, waterways and water bodies. Although such systems varied from iwi-to-iwi, all Māori followed and adhered to the principles of tikang...

What does a cleanser do for your skin? During the day, grime, dead skin cells, oil, perspiration, and dirt can accumulate on the skin, clogging the pores. This provides an ideal medium for bacterial growth and impairs the skin’s ability to b...

The history of soap goes back thousands of years with the earliest record of soap making around 2800 BC. The ancient Babylonians made a basic soap from fats boiled with wood ashes & it was used primarily for cleaning wool & cotton used to...

Kawakawa balm has a huge variety of applications and has been well-studied as a natural treat for eczema and psoriasis. The anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial strength of the product means it is an absolute warrior at tackling rashes, swelling,...

Worldwide  The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 2007 is an up to date statement with international force that affirms that indigenous peoples are equal to all other peoples, while recognizing the right of all peoples to be differ...