From the sea air of Waiheke to the wider landscapes of Aotearoa, we choose botanicals that feel considered and purposeful. Each one is selected not for trend, but for how it supports gentle, everyday care.
Kawakawa
A heart-shaped native plant long valued for its calming properties.
Kawakawa helps soothe dryness, support skin comfort, and restore balance. The quiet backbone of many Wildheke formulations.
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Native in Aotearoa
Endemic species found throughout Aotearoa’s coastal and forest regions.
Heritage
Generations of Use
Long respected in traditional herbal practices for its calming qualities.
Composition
Essential Oils & Compounds
Contains plant-based compounds that support gentle, balanced formulations.
Foundation
Core Botanical Ingredient
A key native extract featured across multiple Wildheke formulations.
Harakeke
Harakeke (New Zealand flax) contains a naturally soothing gel that draws moisture into the skin. Pure and gentle, it’s well suited to everyday cleansing and hydration.
Deep Hydration
Plant-Based Moisture Retention
Harakeke gel is naturally rich in plant polysaccharides that help attract and retain moisture and supple skin without heaviness.
Barrier Support
Gentle Skin Conditioning
Known for its soothing and conditioning qualities, Harakeke helps support the skin’s natural barrier.
Lightweight Texture
Non-Greasy Comfort
Harakeke provides hydration in a lightweight, breathable form that absorbs easily into the skin.
Native Resilience
Adapted to Harsh Environments
Harakeke grows across Aotearoa’s coastal and wetland landscapes, thriving in changing conditions.
Kanuka
A native tree known for its gentle yet resilient nature.
Kanuka offers soft herbal notes while helping support skin clarity and strength, warm, light, and grounding, like a calm island morning.
Purifying Care
Clarifying Native Extract
Kanuka is a New Zealand native known for its naturally purifying qualities. It helps leave skin feeling clean, refreshed and comfortably balanced.
Aromatic Freshness
Woody Herbal Profile
Kanuka essential oil carries a subtle woody, herbal scent that brings a grounded freshness to everyday cleansing rituals.
Balanced Clean
Gentle Daily Support
Supports a clean feel without stripping the skin, making it ideal for hand and body wash formulations.
Native Strength
Resilient New Zealand Tree
Thriving across Aotearoa’s varied landscapes, Kanuka reflects purity, vitality and natural resilience.
Horopito
Traditionally valued for its protective qualities, Horopito helps cleanse effectively while remaining gentle. Its subtle herbal warmth reflects the grounded calm of New Zealand’s native bush.
Protective Warmth
Forest-Grown Native
Horopito is a New Zealand native shrub known for its naturally warming and protective qualities.
Invigorating Character
Distinctive Botanical Energy
Its peppery leaf profile brings a subtle sense of vitality and freshness to cleansing formulations.
Naturally Resilient
Adapted to Harsh Conditions
Growing in Aotearoa’s rugged forests, Horopito has evolved to thrive in demanding environments.
Grounded Vitality
Wild Forest Botanical
A distinctive native extract that adds depth, character and balance to Wildheke blends.
Olive
Rich in natural fatty acids, olive helps maintain softness and hydration.
A familiar, time-honoured ingredient that works quietly alongside native botanicals to create balanced, restorative care.
Lasting Nourishment
Rich Botanical Oils
Olive extract is naturally rich in fatty acids and vitamin E, helping to deeply nourish and soften the skin.
Skin Comfort
Emollient Support
Known for its conditioning properties, olive helps maintain smoothness and lasting hydration.
Protective Moisture
Natural Lipid Barrier
Forms a lightweight protective layer that supports moisture retention without heaviness.
Timeless Botanical
Mediterranean Heritage
Long valued in traditional skincare, olive brings enduring care and quiet luxury to modern formulations.
