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Ingredient Spotlight:

Mānuka Honey Glacial Clay Mask

The Mānuka Honey Glacial Clay Mask was inspired by the discovery of a collection of remarkable bioactive skincare ingredients sourced from Aotearoa New Zealand.

Rather than creating a traditional clay mask that leaves the skin feeling dry or stripped, the intention was to create a formula that purifies while remaining gentle on the skin. By combining mineral-rich New Zealand glacial clay with high-grade Mānuka Honey and a carefully selected blend of New Zealand botanical actives, the result is a mask that gently draws out impurities while helping to support the skin barrier, leaving the complexion feeling soft, balanced and nourished.

New Zealand is internationally recognized as a biodiversity hotspot and is home to a unique collection of native botanicals shaped by their environment. Evolving under some of the world’s highest levels of UV exposure, many of these plants have developed natural protective compounds that allow them to thrive in challenging conditions. These naturally occurring bioactive compounds, many of which have been studied for their antioxidant and skin-supporting properties, became the foundation of this formulation.

Alongside these native botanical actives came the discovery of a rare New Zealand glacial clay. Formed over millions of years from ancient volcanic ash and glacial waters, this mineral-rich clay has an exceptionally fine particle size, making it beautifully suited to skincare.

SUPERNATURAL INGREDIENTS

850+MGO Raw Mānuka Honey

Harvested from the wild coastlines of Aotearoa New Zealand, our 850+MGO Raw Mānuka Honey is a rare, aged honey selected for its exceptional potency and unique skincare benefits. With a high concentration of MGO, it is valued for its powerful antibacterial properties and unparalleled anti-inflammatory benefits.

Naturally rich in humectant properties, Mānuka Honey helps draw and retain moisture in the skin, making it particularly beneficial for dry or stressed skin. Included in this formulation, it helps balance the purifying effects of the glacial clay, supporting the skin barrier while leaving the skin feeling nourished, hydrated and restored.

New Zealand Glacial Clay

Sourced from a rare deposit of green Nontronite clay, this unique glacial clay was formed over millions of years from ancient volcanic ash and glacial waters. Naturally rich in minerals, silica and trace elements, its exceptionally fine particle size allows it to gently reach deep within the pores, helping to draw out impurities and support the skin’s natural renewal process.

Chosen for its powerful detoxifying properties, this mineral-rich clay helps refine and rebalance the complexion while leaving the skin feeling refreshed, revitalised and beautifully soft.

Red Seaweed

Hand harvested in partnership with Māori communities who carry generations of knowledge in caring for Aotearoa’s native environment, Red Seaweed is valued for its highly active bio-compounds and powerful skin benefits. Rich in sulphated glycosaminoglycans (sGAGs), it helps bind water to the skin, creating a natural moisture network that supports hydration, plumping and a smoother, firmer complexion.

Mamaku Black Tree Fern

A native New Zealand botanical, Mamaku has developed remarkable defensive and adaptive properties to survive and thrive in its unique environment. Rich in natural biopolymers, it helps form a 3D viscoelastic matrix on the skin that rapidly hydrates, supporting a more lifted, firm and replenished appearance.

New Zealand Charcoal

Selected for its powerful cleansing properties, New Zealand Charcoal acts like a magnet to deeply cleanse the skin, helping to absorb excess oil, dirt and impurities from the pores. Particularly beneficial for oily and acne-prone skin, it helps minimize the appearance of pores, gently exfoliate and refine the complexion.

New Zealand Blackcurrant

Rich in powerful anthocyanins, New Zealand Blackcurrant provides UVB protective and anti-inflammatory effects while helping to support the skin’s natural structure. Its active compounds help restore the appearance of elastin and collagen I, II and III, promoting a smoother, firmer and more resilient complexion.

Green Tea

A powerful botanical rich in EGCG, Green Tea is known for its strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It helps reduce oxidative stress in the skin while supporting a calmer, more balanced complexion.

Indian Senna Seed

Derived from the seeds of Cassia angustifolia, Indian Senna is a botanical alternative to hyaluronic acid, providing intense and long-lasting hydration. Its natural polysaccharides form a protective layer on the skin, helping to bind moisture, fill the appearance of fine lines and leave the complexion plumper, smoother and more radiant.