Frankie Apothecary Kawakawa Repair Balm

\This award-winning, certified organic balm is designed to create a protective barrier that reduces transepidermal water loss, delivers botanical calming through dual kawakawa extracts and calendula, and support skin comfort and repair in eczema-prone, dry and sensitive skin. Endorsed by the NZ Eczema Association and free from synthetic fragrance, steroids and petrochemicals, it is appropriate for babies from birth, children and adults including nursing mothers. The anhydrous structure means active botanical compounds reach the skin in concentrated form rather than diluted across a water phase. With consistent application it supports barrier stability, reduces the frequency of reactive episodes and eases the dryness that drives the itch-scratch cycle.

Most kawakawa and eczema balms rely on a simple wax and oil base, which moisturises at the surface but does not effectively address transepidermal water loss, the primary driver of dry, itchy skin in eczema-prone conditions. The Frankie Apothecary Kawakawa Repair Balm addresses this through a blended botanical wax system shown to reduce moisture loss as effectively as lanolin, without animal-derived or petrochemical ingredients. Rather than a single kawakawa extract, this formula delivers two, a slow-infused kawakawa oil and a concentrated leaf extract, providing complementary botanical profiles in a single application. It is also the only kawakawa balm we are aware of to hold endorsement from the NZ Eczema Association, a credential that requires the formula to meet criteria beyond general suitability claims.

The Frankie Apothecary Kawakawa Repair Balm is formulated and confirmed safe for babies from birth, and is free from synthetic fragrance, steroids, parabens, petrochemicals and the preservatives found in water-based formulations, which are among the most common irritants for young, sensitive and reactive skin. It contains no lanolin, a frequent allergen in baby skin products. The endorsement from the NZ Eczema Association speaks directly to the formula's suitability for eczema-prone skin. Parents applying the Kawakawa Repair Balm to nappy rash, cradle cap, dry patches or eczema-prone areas can do so with confidence in both the purity of the formula and its performance standard.

Apply the Frankie Apothecary Kawakawa Repair Balm two to three times daily to irritated or reactive areas during active periods, reducing to once daily as skin begins to settle. For babies, apply a small amount at each nappy change or to dry and reactive patches as needed. The balm may also be applied as an intensive overnight facial moisturiser, lip balm, hand treatment or targeted barrier protection on any dry or reactive area of the body. A little goes a long way. Warm a small amount between fingertips before applying to assist smooth and even coverage.

The 60ml jar provides several weeks to months of targeted daily application depending on the area, frequency and personal application style. The 105ml jar extends the supply further and represents better value for regular or whole-family application. Given the density of natural botanical actives, including two distinct kawakawa extracts, high-quality calendula flower extract and a specialty botanical wax complex that addresses transepidermal water loss, the formulation delivers a standard of botanical care that single-extract alternatives cannot replicate. As a multi-purpose balm serving a wide range of applications from eczema and nappy balm to lip care and hand treatment, one jar replaces several conventional products.

Intentionally Natural is a New Zealand owned and family run business committed to sourcing products that meet strict natural formulation standards. Every product including the Frankie Apothecary Kawakawa Repair Balm is carefully selected for ingredient integrity, authenticity and long term skin compatibility, ensuring each formulation aligns with a true natural skincare philosophy and delivers consistent, reliable performance.

Learn more about Frankie Apothecary and why this brand is recognised as the best natural Rongoā Māori Kawakawa Skincare brand in created here in Aotearoa. Read the full brand spotlight.