Natural Skincare for Mature Skin

How Kawakawa Nourishes, Soothes, and Restores Mature Skin

As the beautiful New Zealand spring warms up, many of us spend more time outdoors enjoying the sunshine and fresh air. Our skin is the largest organ in the body,and plays a significant role in our well being. Being out in the elements affects our skin, and in addition natural changes gradually occur as we  mature. We notice our skin feels a bit thinner and holds less moisture. There is less collagen to plump up our skin, causing fine lines and wrinkles. There may be dry patches, the effects of sun damage may surface, healing a cut becomes slower, or we may be more aware of irritation from sensitive conditions like eczema psoriasis, dermatitis and urticaria.

Finding an everyday routine that deals with these issues and truly protects our skin barrier can feel like a challenge. Many commercial anti-aging and moisturizing products are filled with harsh chemicals and artificial fragrances that can actually trigger deeper irritation.

Fortunately, nature has provided a wonderful, time-tested solution right in our native bush: New Zealand Kawakawa (Macropiper excelsum).

The Unique Challenges of Mature and Sensitive Skin

To properly care for older skin, we have to understand what it needs. Over time, our skin naturally produces fewer oils, and the delicate outer protective layer—the skin barrier—weakens. Everyday the skin can be exposed to harsh enviromental conditions that  cause:

• Chronic Dryness and Flaking: Skin loses its plumpness and struggles to retain hydration throughout the day.
• Redness and Inflammation: Conditions like eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis urticaria and rosacea can become more reactive and uncomfortable.
• Environmental and Sun Damage: Years of enjoying our beautiful NZ climate can catch up with us, leaving patches of skin feeling dry, flaking, wrinkled, weathered, or slow to repair.

To restore a healthy, radiant glow, your skin doesn’t need complex synthetics; it needs deeply restorative, natural ingredients that match your skin's natural oils.

Why Kawakawa is New Zealand’s Ultimate Botanical Skin Healer

For generations, traditional Māori herbal medicine (Rongoā Māori) has relied on Kawakawa as a premier remedy for skin ailments. Today, modern science confirms exactly why this heart-shaped leaf is so incredibly effective for topical healing.

Kawakawa has over 60 bio-active compounds. The strongest being pellitorine whose numbing effect acts as a local anaesthetic thus giving pain relief. Kawakawa is also naturally rich in diayangambin and myristicin, that have incredible anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and tissue-repairing properties. When a kawakawa oil or balm is applied to the skin these properties go to work, quickly calming redness and taking the pain and inflammation out of angry, inflamed skin.

Real Relief for Troublesome Eczema and Rashes

Don't just take our word for it—our customers experience these powerful healing properties every single day.

Michelle struggled with severe skin issues for years before discovering our natural alternative:

"I have struggled with eczema for several years and been given multiple prescriptions to combat it, none of which have worked. I picked up a bottle of this oil quite by chance and tried it, it immediately calmed the itching. Within 4 weeks my eczema was completely gone. I am now using this oil for everything, including as a regular face cream instead of my Trilogy cream. I 100% recommend this product..."

We also hear from families finding fast-acting comfort for raw, stubborn rashes, like Vanessa and Logan, who used our lavender blend:

"Our son had been struggling with a raw rash around his mouth for over a year. After just five days, we noticed a huge improvement — it was almost completely cleared! He went back to his mum’s (where the product wasn’t being used) and within three days the rash had returned. As soon as we started applying the oil again, it improved overnight. We’ve now bought some for both homes and can’t wait to see his skin fully healed. Highly recommend!"

Crafting a Powerful Botanical Synergy for Ageless Radiance

While wild-harvested Kawakawa is a true miracle worker on its own, its benefits increase when paired with other premium, pure ingredients that support skin health as we age.

The following are examples of effective natural ingredients known for having skin benefits:

• Organic Jojoba Oil: This is an exceptionally light oil which is a beauty treatment in its own right.  It perfectly matches our skin’s natural sebum and is also rich in Vitamin E. It allows the therapeutic properties of Kawakawa to penetrate deeply into the layers of the skin, whilst encouraging the production of collagen. Jojoba oil is an excellent skin balancer, moisturising dry patches whilst controlling excess sebum, and aiding scar tissue to reduce and become more flexible. 
• Antioxidant-Rich Natural Vitamin E: A powerful natural skin defender that assists skin hydration, reduces free-radical damage, and supports a youthful, healthy glow. A natural source of a vitamin E liquid is the preferred choice for skincare. This liquid is mainly derived from edible vegetable oil.
• Therapeutic Organic Lavender: Lavender essential oil doesn't just offer a gorgeous, relaxing aroma; it brings additional anti-microbial and skin-calming benefits to soothe irritated, problem-prone skin. It works in harmony with the skin's natural sebum,so is ideal to help acne prone skin. 
• Gotu kola: aids cell regeneration, and is also anti-inflammatory. 
• Elite Shungite: A rare mineral which gives off Fullerenes that mimic the structure of the human cell, used by holistic physical therapists to ground energy and energetically support cellular renewal and deep tissue healing. 

How to introduce Kawakawa into Your Daily Skincare Routine

Reclaiming a soft, healthy and glowing skin doesn't require a complicated 10-step routine. A few minutes everyday is all that is required:

1. Nourish Your Face and Body Daily

Cleanse and thoroughly dry the skin. Gently massage a light, fragrant oil like our Organic Lavender Kawakawa Miracle Oil directly into your skin. It absorbs beautifully without leaving a greasy residue, leaving the skin feeling instantly nourished, silky smooth, and deeply comforted. To nourish and protect more deeply, massage our Organic Lavender Kawakawa Miracle Balm into clean dry skin morning and night. Ideal for acne prone skin. 

2. Target Dry Patches and Problem Areas

For stubborn patches of  irritated skin like eczema,psoriasis, and urticaria, or for dry flaking or rough skin, massage a high quality balm such as Organic Kawakawa Miracle Balm directly into the area at least twice a day. The pure organic beeswax and organic Kawakawa oil base create an invisible protective shield, allowing the bio-active botanicals to heal the tissue beneath the surface.

3. Embrace Infused Healing Energy

There is immense beauty in small scale, handmade skincare. When a remedy is crafted with love and intentionally infused with Reiki healing energy, it supports our overall physical and emotional well-being, turning our daily moisturizing routine into a beautiful act of self-care.

Treat Your Skin to the Power of Nature

Your skin has looked after you for decades—now is the time to give it the gentle care it deserves. By stepping away from chemical additives and embracing sustainably wild-harvested New Zealand botanicals, you can naturally soothe discomfort and reveal a healthy, radiant glow.

👉 Explore the Organic Kawakawa Miracle Range for Radiantly Healthy Skin