Brutalism, also known as Brutalist architecture, is a style that emerged in the 1950s and grew out of the early-20th century modernist movement. Recycling of concrete materials was one of the driving forces behind brutalism. The word Brutalism co...

The skin is the largest organ in the body, which means we have to think carefully about what we apply to it. Any particles that are small enough to be absorbed through the top layer of our skin will ultimately end up in the bloodstream. This means...

Kawakawa is one of the most distinctive New Zealand native plants. Māori healers (tohunga) and medical practitioners (kairongoā) traditionally used the kawakawa plant from the bush for its proven healing properties in a wide range of treatments su...

The contemporary Māori art exhibition ‘Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art’ which can be seen at the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki illuminates many different facets of Māori mythology. Using a blend of modern and traditional art, it provide...

Mānuka honey has a long history of use in skin treatment and repair. The antibacterial nature of the honey means it is incredibly cleaning and restorative and makes it an essential in good skincare. Mānuka honey is a natural extract, produce...

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...