Mind & Mood Benefits

• Mild psychoactive and meditative aid: Traditionally revered in Egyptian and Ayurvedic systems, blue lotus contains apomorphine and nuciferine, compounds that interact with dopamine receptors to promote calm, clarity, and mild euphoria.

• Meditative clarity: Used to deepen introspection and support spiritual practices like third-eye activation or emotional release.

Its light, aquatic floral aroma creates a serene atmosphere, ideal for reducing stress, frustration, and anxious thoughts. Used topically, blue lotus helps soothe irritated skin and support a sense of balance and renewal. While scientific research on blue lotus is still emerging, its gentle, grounding nature and rich cultural history make it a beautiful ally in rituals of self-care and mindfulness.

 

Synergy: Blue lotus brings a soft floral harmony to deeper base notes like Manuka. Together, they encourage emotional clarity and calm presence.

 

Found in: Meditation Oil

Skin Benefits

• Deeply hydrating: Rich in ricinoleic acid, which locks in moisture and reduces water loss through the skin barrier.

• Supports regeneration: Stimulates elastin and collagen production, helping improve texture and reduce fine lines.

Scalp Benefits

• Strengthens roots: Increases circulation to the scalp and helps thicken hair over time.

• Reduces dandruff: Its anti-inflammatory action soothes flaky, itchy scalp conditions.

Muscle Benefits

• Circulation & pain relief: The thick viscosity and anti-inflammatory nature help relieve muscle tension and improve local blood flow when massaged in.

 

Synergy: Castor oil’s emollient depth and penetration-enhancing ability make it an ideal carrier for therapeutic actives like kawakawa, turmeric, rosemary, and tea tree.

Found in: Face Oil, Scalp Oil, Muscle Relief Oil

Skin Benefits

• Anti-aging & toning: Contains boswellic acids, which help reduce collagen breakdown and protect skin from oxidative damage. Promotes skin elasticity and minimises fine lines.

• Anti-inflammatory: Soothes reactive or sun-damaged skin.

• Wound repair: Encourages regeneration of skin cells, especially helpful in dry, irritated, or mature skin.

 

Synergy: Frankincense anchors ethereal ingredients like Manuka, while harmonising with castor and jojoba to support skin repair and balance.

Found in: Face Oil

Skin Benefits

• Barrier-repairing: Structurally similar to human sebum, jojoba oil mimics the skin’s natural oils, helping to reinforce the lipid barrier without clogging pores.

• Balancing for all skin types: Regulates oil production - ideal for both dry and oily or acne-prone skin.

• Anti-inflammatory & antioxidant: Contains vitamin E, B-complex vitamins, and minerals like zinc and copper that soothe irritation and protect against oxidative stress.

• Heals and softens: Promotes skin regeneration and improves suppleness, especially in dry, chapped, or sensitive skin.

Scalp Benefits

• Cleanses and balances: Helps dissolve sebum buildup and unclog hair follicles, creating a healthy environment for hair growth.

• Moisturizing without heaviness: Penetrates easily into the scalp and hair shaft, reducing dryness, itchiness, and flakiness.

• Protective: Seals moisture into hair strands, preventing breakage and increasing shine.

Synergy

Acts as a delivery system for botanicals like mānuka, and kawakawa - enhancing penetration while maintaining skin comfort and hydration.

 

Found in: Face Oil, Scalp Oil

Skin Benefits

• Anti-inflammatory & healing: Rich in myristicin and other bioactive compounds, kawakawa calms eczema, dermatitis, and rashes. It soothes inflammation and reduces redness.

• Barrier support: Kawakawa supports skin healing by encouraging regeneration of damaged tissues while helping retain moisture.

Scalp Benefits

• Calms irritation in dry, flaky scalps and may relieve symptoms of scalp psoriasis. Encourages healthy hair growth by improving circulation and soothing inflammation.

Muscle Benefits

• Traditionally used in rongoā Māori (Māori medicine) to reduce pain and inflammation from sprains, injuries, or general overuse.

 

Synergy: Kawakawa’s soothing, circulatory-boosting qualities enhance the muscle relaxation benefits of magnesium, and its antimicrobial properties balance beautifully with manuka and tea tree.

Found in: Face Oil, Scalp Oil, Muscle Relief Oil, Kawakawa Magnesium Oil

Skin Benefits

• Calming & soothing: Lavender is well known for reducing redness, inflammation, and irritation - particularly beneficial for sensitive or stressed skin.

• Mildly antibacterial: Helps prevent minor skin infections and supports skin clarity, especially in combination with other antimicrobial botanicals.

• Promotes healing: Speeds up the recovery of cuts, scrapes, or insect bites by supporting the skin’s natural repair processes.

Muscle & Nervous System Benefits

• Deeply relaxing: Lavender’s calming aroma works through the limbic system to ease nervous tension, reduce stress, and support restful sleep.

• Muscle tension relief: Contains compounds like linalool and linalyl acetate that have natural antispasmodic and analgesic properties, helping to ease tight, overworked muscles.

 

Synergy: When combined with magnesium, lavender enhances the oil’s relaxing and muscle-releasing effects - ideal for pre-sleep rituals or post-exertion recovery.

Found in: Kawakawa Magnesium Oil

Muscle & Nerve Benefits

• Muscle relaxation: Transdermal magnesium helps ease cramps, tension, and soreness by supporting neuromuscular balance.

• Anti-inflammatory: Reduces pain in joints and muscles through improved cellular repair and reduced oxidative stress.

• Nervous system support: Helps regulate mood and calm the nervous system - essential for recovery and sleep.

 

Synergy: Magnesium enhances the restorative properties of kawakawa, and lavender - creating a deeply soothing, multi-layered oil for both body and mind.

Found in: Kawakawa Magnesium Oil

 

Skin Benefits

• Antibacterial & microbiome-supportive: Mānuka oil contains unique triketones like leptospermone, flavesone, and isoleptospermone, which exhibit strong antimicrobial action. These help balance the skin’s microbiome and reduce acne-causing bacteria without disrupting healthy flora.

• Supports barrier function: While it doesn’t directly rebuild the lipid barrier like ceramides or oils, it helps create a clean, low-inflammation environment for the skin to repair and maintain its protective barrier.

• Wound-healing: Mānuka oil may stimulate skin regeneration and soothe irritation, helping speed the recovery of abrasions, insect bites, and other minor skin injuries.

Muscle & Joint Benefits

• Anti-inflammatory: Reduces swelling, stiffness, and discomfort in sore muscles and joints.

• Antimicrobial for massage: Its ability to reduce microbial load makes it ideal for massage on skin prone to inflammation or infection.

 

Synergy

Pairs beautifully with kawakawa, amplifying the formula’s ability to calm irritation, reduce microbial overload, and restore balance after physical or emotional stress.

Found in: Face Oil, Meditation Oil, Muscle Relief Oil, Kawakawa Magnesium Oil

Scalp Benefits

• Stimulates growth: The cooling effect from menthol increases circulation and helps follicles receive nutrients.

• Soothes inflammation: Eases itching and irritation from dandruff or scalp psoriasis.

• Antimicrobial: Helps cleanse the scalp and prevent buildup from bacteria or fungi.

 

Synergy: Peppermint enhances the penetration and sensory appeal of rosemary and kawakawa, making it ideal for energising oil blends.

Found in: Scalp Oil

Scalp Benefits

• Circulation-boosting: Improves blood flow to hair follicles, encouraging stronger, thicker hair growth.

• Anti-inflammatory & antifungal: Helps soothe itchy scalps and reduce dandruff.

• Strengthens hair follicles: Contains carnosic acid, which protects against oxidative stress and supports scalp health.

 

Synergy: Rosemary’s bright herbal energy combines beautifully with peppermint, and adds a revitalising edge to tea tree in scalp blends.

Found in: Scalp Oil

Skin Benefits

• Rich in vitamin E & fatty acids: Nourishes dry skin and improves barrier function.

• Scar and tone improvement: Contains retinoids and zinc, which help fade scars and even out tone over time.

• Non-comedogenic: Absorbs easily and is safe for sensitive or acne-prone skin.

 

Synergy: Sweet almond oil’s mild, hypoallergenic nature makes it a perfect vehicle for stronger botanicals like tea tree, kawakawa and blue lotus helping to deliver their benefits gently and effectively.

Found in: Meditation Oil, Muscle Relief Oil

Skin Benefits

• Antibacterial & antifungal: Fights acne and other skin infections. Ideal for blemishes, insect bites, and minor wounds.

• Anti-inflammatory: Reduces swelling, redness, and irritation.

Scalp Benefits

• Deep cleansing: Removes dead skin and product buildup that can clog follicles.

• Balances oil: Helps control excessive sebum and prevents scalp acne or fungal overgrowth.

• Supports hair health: By creating a clean environment, tea tree promotes stronger hair growth and reduces hair shedding.

 

Synergy: Tea tree’s sharp clarity balances well with cooling peppermint and soothing kawakawa, providing a full-spectrum scalp treatment.

Found in: Scalp Oil

Muscle & Joint Benefits

• Anti-inflammatory: Curcumin inhibits key inflammatory pathways like COX-2 and NF-kB, helping reduce pain and swelling.

• Circulation booster: Topically improves local blood flow and may support healing in injured tissues.

 

Synergy: Turmeric pairs especially well with manuka, working together to relieve discomfort and support a healthy inflammatory response - inside and out.

Found in: Muscle Relief Oil