When it comes to caring for sensitive skin, nature knows best — and few places on Earth are as pure and untouched as New Zealand. From its lush native forests to its mineral-rich soils, New Zealand is home to unique botanicals celebrated for their healing, soothing, and restorative powers. At Pure + Kiwi, we harness these ingredients to create gentle, effective skincare that calms, protects, and nourishes even the most delicate skin.
🌸 1. Manuka Honey — Nature’s Healer
Sourced from the nectar of New Zealand’s native Manuka tree, Manuka Honey is world-renowned for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps lock in moisture, soothe irritation, and support the skin’s natural healing process.
✨ Why it’s great for sensitive skin: Manuka Honey balances hydration while calming redness and promoting a healthy, radiant barrier.
🍃 2. Kawakawa — New Zealand’s Soothing Secret
Known by Māori as the “pharmacy of the forest,” Kawakawa has been used for generations to treat dry, itchy, and irritated skin. Its leaves are naturally rich in anti-inflammatory compounds that help calm sensitivity and strengthen the skin barrier.
✨ Why it’s great for sensitive skin: Kawakawa soothes inflammation, reduces redness, and restores comfort — perfect for eczema-prone or easily irritated skin.
🥝 3. Kiwifruit Extract — The Brightening Vitamin C Boost
Packed with natural Vitamin C, antioxidants, and enzymes, Kiwifruit Extract supports collagen production and helps fade dullness. It offers brightening benefits without the harshness of synthetic exfoliants.
✨ Why it’s great for sensitive skin: It promotes a smoother, more even complexion without irritation — just gentle, natural glow.
🌼 4. Kowhai Extract — The Golden Skin Protector
The beautiful yellow Kowhai flower isn’t just iconic — it’s rich in antioxidants that protect the skin from environmental stress. Kowhai helps maintain elasticity and calm inflammation.
✨ Why it’s great for sensitive skin: It supports cell regeneration and helps your skin stay soft, hydrated, and resilient.
🪶 5. New Zealand Glacial Clay — The Pure Detoxifier
Formed from ancient volcanic ash and glacial waters, NZ Glacial Clay gently draws out impurities while replenishing minerals. Unlike harsh clays, it’s soothing and non-drying.
✨ Why it’s great for sensitive skin: It detoxifies while maintaining the skin’s natural moisture balance — leaving it soft, calm, and refreshed.
🌺 6. Pōhutukawa — New Zealand’s Red Bloom of Renewal
Known as the New Zealand Christmas Tree, the Pōhutukawa is more than a coastal icon — it’s a botanical treasure for the skin. Its bark and flowers are rich in antioxidants, flavonoids, and polyphenols that help protect against environmental stress and premature aging.
✨ Why it’s great for sensitive skin: It's anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties help calm redness, hydrate deeply, and support skin repair. It strengthens the skin barrier while leaving it soft, smooth, and radiant — making it ideal for delicate or reactive skin types.
💚 The Pure + Kiwi Difference
Our formulations combine these proven botanicals with modern skin-science actives — like peptides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid — to deliver results without irritation. Every product is made in small batches, keeping the process sustainable and your skin happy.