Derived from the leaves of the Kawakawa shrub easily identified by its heart shaped leaves. Kawakawa balm is renowned for its remarkable ability to soothe, heal, and restore skin health naturally. Harnessing the potent properties of Kawakawa, a native New Zealand plant, this healing balm has become a trusted remedy in both traditional rongoā Māori practices and modern skincare formulation methods. In this article we’ll explore the incredible benefits of Kawakawa balm, how it works, how to use it, and why it's a favorite Kiwi natural skincare essential that no home or first aid kit should be without.
Kawakawa balm is a topical skincare product crafted from the potent natural compounds found in the leaves of the Kawakawa plant, scientifically known as Macropiper excelsum. This healing balm combines these extracts with carrier oils, waxes, and skin-nourishing butters. For centuries, traditional Māori medicine has utilized Kawakawa balm due to its powerful anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. As a result, it offers effective natural treatment for various skin conditions.
Kawakawa contains over 60 active compounds, making it a powerful solution for addressing skin issues. Its anti-inflammatory properties help reduce redness, itching, and swelling, while its antimicrobial elements protect the skin from infections. This makes it an ideal highly effective natural remedy for skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis. In addition, the rich antioxidant content of Kawakawa helps protect the skin from environmental damage and promotes a healthy, radiant complexion.
One of the most significant benefits of this natural skincare balm is its ability to speed up wound healing. Whether you're dealing with bug bites, scrapes, or sunburn, Kawakawa balm can soothe the skin and support the healing process. In addition to providing effective relief from dryness and irritation.
Not just for treating skin ailments this balm also deeply nourishes and hydrates the skin. Use it as an intensive beauty treatment to enhance skin radiance, restore moisture, and improve the appearance of blemishes and scars. Its soothing and emollient properties make it perfect for use on dry, cracked lips, hands, elbows, and feet.
A gentle yet effective natural solution for babies soothing nappy rash, cradle cap, and other irritations while being safe for delicate skin. For breastfeeding mothers, it offers a natural toxin free and non-animal derived alternative to traditional nipple creams, relieving pain and promoting healing without harsh chemicals.
For those suffering from eczema, dermatitis, or environmental skin damage, Kawakawa balm can be a lifesaver. Containing high levels of pellitorine and myristicin as confirmed in this 2022 study both of these compounds possess potent anti-inflammatory properties reduce pain and inflammation symptoms caused by these conditions. Its nourishing ingredients support the skin’s natural healing processes and support skin healthy skin barrier function. Providing natural effective relief from itchiness, redness and pain.
Use it as an intensive overnight skin treatment for deep hydration, or, alternatively, apply it as a balm to shape your eyebrows and soothe dry areas of skin. Moreover, it provides deep nourishment to help restore your skin's vitality, ultimately leaving it radiant and smooth. As a result, it makes an excellent choice for a lip balm as well.
At Intentionally Natural, Frankie Apothecary Kawakawa Repair Balm is the exceptional example formulation when it comes to all Kawakawa balms available on the market. Frankie Apothecary Kawakawa Repair Balm a multi-award-winning and NZ eczema Association approved natural skin healing balm.
This multipurpose 100% natural skincare balm is formulated with a process that honors traditional rongā Māori practices. Kawakawa leaves are wild harvested and handpicked during high energy phases of the full moon cycle. During this time leaves are picked on Rākau-nui the night before and Rakau-matohī the night of the full moon phase keeping in alignment with the Maramataka calendar (the Māori lunar calendar) as it is thought that during this time the leaves at their most potent due to their increased water content and the full moonlight stimulating leaf growth.
Using Kawakawa leaves harvested during the full moon cycle guarantees the leaves possess the highest potency of beneficial compounds. To then blends these leaves with proven skin-nourishing barrier-restorative ingredients such as olive oil, coconut oil, jojoba oil, calendula extract, and shea butter. As a result, Frankie Apothecary Kawakawa Repair Balm offers a powerful combination of skin-soothing, healing, and restorative benefits.
In closing Kawakawa balm is a skincare essential for anyone seeking effective natural results to treat topical ailments. With its powerful healing properties that soothe and repairs damaged skin with vital nutrients. Whether you're looking to treat specific skin conditions, choose a natural option to care for the delicate skin of your baby, or simply want to enhance your skin's natural radiance, Kawakawa balm provides a gentle effective solution for maintaining healthy, radiant skin.
Experience the benefits of Frankie Apothecary Kawakawa Repair Balm for yourself at Intentionally Natural and take the first step toward achieving your healthiest, most radiant skin.
Kawakawa balm is commonly used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, and nappy rash. It also promotes wound healing, soothes bug bites, and provides relief from dry, irritated skin.
Yes, Kawakawa balm is safe for babies. It can be used to soothe cradle cap, nappy rash, and minor skin irritations.
You can apply Kawakawa Repair balm as needed, depending on the severity of the skin condition. For general use, it is safe to apply it several times a day to areas of concern.
Frankie Apothecary Kawakawa Repair Balm is made from 100% natural ingredients, including plant-derived oils, making it suitable for vegetarians. However, it does contain beeswax, so it is not strictly vegan.
Yes, the antioxidant and nourishing properties of Kawakawa balm help reduce the appearance of scars and improve overall skin texture.
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