Aotea Skincare was founded in 2017. It is are inspired by mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) and this knowledge manifests itself in their range of therapeutic skincare.
Aotea is the Māori name for Great Barrier Island, it is theirnamesake, and where the Aotea creators are from. It is here that they grow all the native flora that they use in their range, they extract the active compounds and use these healing extracts for the key tenants in their products.
Aotea Skincare is natural and soothing and contains anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that are suitable for normal or sensitive skins.
Manuka Day Cream, 50gms. This is a lightweight day cream formulated to even skin tone, soothe irritations and aid the skin's protective barrier. This is a light and healing face cream for normal skin types. It contains our active, raw and unpasteurised 500+ MGO Mānuka Honey from hives on Aotea.
Mānuka Honey is Antimicrobial and a known Anti-inflammatory, which can help to reduce irritations of the skin. It is also known to promote skin regeneration, repair cellular damage and hydrate the skin throughout the day by assisting in the absorption and retention of moisture.
Honey Cleanser 50gms. A gentle cream cleanser that effectively purifies the skin without stripping the protective barrier. This gentle cleanser contains raw and unprocessed 100+ MGO Mānuka honey, that has Antibacterial qualities, but also a moisturising and anti-inflammatory effects. It also contains the native plant Kūmarahou, which contains saponins which are natural surfactants that produce a foamy natural lather when combined with water, which can gently cleanse your hands and your body without using the harsh chemicals that are often found in soaps.
Ingredients: Manuka Hydrosol, Liquid Castille, Sweet Almond Oil, 100+ MGO Manuka Honey, Olive Oil Derived Emulsifier, Glycerin, Coconut Oil, Geogard Ultra, Sage Oil, Soy Lecithin, Cetyl Alcohol, Xanthum Gum, Kumarahou Extract.
We hope that you enjoy Aotea's interpretation of the traditional use of New Zealand's native flora. We have tried these natural, rich skincare products and love them!



