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Harakeke Hand & Body Cream – Aotea
GOLD + EDITOR'S CHOICE
Best Body Moisturiser 2026
$75.00
Formulated from Harakeke seed oil, containing approximately 70% linoleic acid and Mānuka hydrosol. Replenishes the skin barrier at a cellular level and maintains a clean, balanced skin environment. Grown, distilled and made on the remote island of Aotea, New Zealand.
Clean Ingredients / Materials
Formulated with excellent clean ingredients.
Ethical Practices
Aotea Health is a Māori-founded and led business operating on tikanga Māori, with all native flora grown, harvested and extracted on Aotea (Great Barrier Island, NZ) using vertically integrated, on-island production and no outsourced manufacturing. The brand maintains full supply chain transparency, employs circular and regenerative farming techniques and uses supercritical CO2 extraction for cleaner, purer extracts. Manufacturing is kept on-island to create employment within the local community and the brand retains control of rongoā Māori knowledge, ensuring commercial benefits remain within the community.
Sustainable Practices
Aotea operates on a remote New Zealand island using solar-powered production facilities and is moving toward complete carbon neutrality in operations. Water from the distillation process is reused, with grey water returned to irrigate crops. Biomass left from extraction is fed back into the farm, closing the loop between farm and distillery so nothing leaves as waste. All flora is grown, harvested and extracted on-island and regenerative, circular farming techniques are used to operate within the island’s existing ecosystem.
Social Impact
Aotea maintains manufacturing on Aotea / Great Barrier Island to create skilled, stable employment for local whānau in a remote community with limited economic infrastructure. The brand reinvests in research and development to scientifically validate the healing properties of native New Zealand flora, building an evidence base for mātauranga Māori. Te Reo Māori is used throughout communications and marketing, normalising its presence in a commercial context and contributing to its revitalisation.
Product Reviews by Experts
Aotea’s Harakeke Hand and Body Cream is absolutely luscious. It absorbs so deeply into my dry, ageing gardener’s skin – and smells and feels beautiful. I love the subtle scent and nourishment from the native Aotearoan plants. A small amount goes a long way. The robust dark glass bottle with pump pack, makes it a great benchtop moisturiser that is so easy to use. I love everything about Aotea’s social and ecological approach – place-based, culturally regenerative and sustainably operated. This is an Indigenous Māori-owned company that is based on the founder’s papakāinga (ancestral land and community) in New Zealand – on a farm guided by the Māori principles of guardianship and stewardship of the land. Using traditional Māori medicine (rongoā) they grow, extract and make therapeutic products from native flora, create local jobs and offer education scholarships for their community.
This product is so deeply nourishing and feels soothing on the skin. It leaves my complexion feeling soft, hydrated and balanced, and I appreciate its focus on replenishing the skin barrier with simple, naturally derived ingredients. The fact that it is grown, distilled and made on Aotea adds to the sense of authenticity and care behind the product. I am impressed by the brand’s commitment to regenerative farming, circular production and keeping manufacturing within the local island community. Their Māori-led approach and dedication to preserving indigenous knowledge, while minimising environmental impact, reflect a genuine commitment to caring for both people and the planet.
Wow! This hand and body cream is rich, moisturising and absorbent without leaving anysticky residue. The smell is subtly herbal, which is quite unique. It comes in a luxurious glass bottle. I love how the brand is treating ethical, sustainability and social responsibilities as inter-connected issues and embedding them into the structure of the operation as a circular, self-sustaining loop. It makes me want to learn more about Maori culture, ecosystem and plant life of NZ which is not quite the same as Australian plants.
Harakeke Hand & Body Cream – Aotea
$75.00
Aotea’s Harakeke Hand and Body Cream is absolutely luscious. It absorbs so deeply into my dry, ageing gardener’s skin – and smells and feels beautiful. I love the subtle scent and nourishment from the native Aotearoan plants. A small amount goes a long way. The robust dark glass bottle with pump pack, makes it a great benchtop moisturiser that is so easy to use. I love everything about Aotea’s social and ecological approach – place-based, culturally regenerative and sustainably operated. This is an Indigenous Māori-owned company that is based on the founder’s papakāinga (ancestral land and community) in New Zealand – on a farm guided by the Māori principles of guardianship and stewardship of the land. Using traditional Māori medicine (rongoā) they grow, extract and make therapeutic products from native flora, create local jobs and offer education scholarships for their community. This product is so deeply nourishing and feels soothing on the skin. It leaves my complexion feeling soft, hydrated and balanced, and I appreciate its focus on replenishing the skin barrier with simple, naturally derived ingredients. The fact that it is grown, distilled and made on Aotea adds to the sense of authenticity and care behind the product. I am impressed by the brand’s commitment to regenerative farming, circular production and keeping manufacturing within the local island community. Their Māori-led approach and dedication to preserving indigenous knowledge, while minimising environmental impact, reflect a genuine commitment to caring for both people and the planet. Wow! This hand and body cream is rich, moisturising and absorbent without leaving anysticky residue. The smell is subtly herbal, which is quite unique. It comes in a luxurious glass bottle. I love how the brand is treating ethical, sustainability and social responsibilities as inter-connected issues and embedding them into the structure of the operation as a circular, self-sustaining loop. It makes me want to learn more about Maori culture, ecosystem and plant life of NZ which is not quite the same as Australian plants. Formulated from Harakeke seed oil, containing approximately 70% linoleic acid and Mānuka hydrosol. Replenishes the skin barrier at a cellular level and maintains a clean, balanced skin environment. Grown, distilled and made on the remote island of Aotea, New Zealand.
Categories: Best Body Moisturiser 2026
$75.00
Aotea’s Harakeke Hand and Body Cream is absolutely luscious. It absorbs so deeply into my dry, ageing gardener’s skin – and smells and feels beautiful. I love the subtle scent and nourishment from the native Aotearoan plants. A small amount goes a long way. The robust dark glass bottle with pump pack, makes it a great benchtop moisturiser that is so easy to use. I love everything about Aotea’s social and ecological approach – place-based, culturally regenerative and sustainably operated. This is an Indigenous Māori-owned company that is based on the founder’s papakāinga (ancestral land and community) in New Zealand – on a farm guided by the Māori principles of guardianship and stewardship of the land. Using traditional Māori medicine (rongoā) they grow, extract and make therapeutic products from native flora, create local jobs and offer education scholarships for their community. This product is so deeply nourishing and feels soothing on the skin. It leaves my complexion feeling soft, hydrated and balanced, and I appreciate its focus on replenishing the skin barrier with simple, naturally derived ingredients. The fact that it is grown, distilled and made on Aotea adds to the sense of authenticity and care behind the product. I am impressed by the brand’s commitment to regenerative farming, circular production and keeping manufacturing within the local island community. Their Māori-led approach and dedication to preserving indigenous knowledge, while minimising environmental impact, reflect a genuine commitment to caring for both people and the planet. Wow! This hand and body cream is rich, moisturising and absorbent without leaving anysticky residue. The smell is subtly herbal, which is quite unique. It comes in a luxurious glass bottle. I love how the brand is treating ethical, sustainability and social responsibilities as inter-connected issues and embedding them into the structure of the operation as a circular, self-sustaining loop. It makes me want to learn more about Maori culture, ecosystem and plant life of NZ which is not quite the same as Australian plants. Formulated from Harakeke seed oil, containing approximately 70% linoleic acid and Mānuka hydrosol. Replenishes the skin barrier at a cellular level and maintains a clean, balanced skin environment. Grown, distilled and made on the remote island of Aotea, New Zealand.
Categories: Best Body Moisturiser 2026
Aotea’s Harakeke Hand and Body Cream is absolutely luscious. It absorbs so deeply into my dry, ageing gardener’s skin – and smells and feels beautiful. I love the subtle scent and nourishment from the native Aotearoan plants. A small amount goes a long way. The robust dark glass bottle with pump pack, makes it a great benchtop moisturiser that is so easy to use. I love everything about Aotea’s social and ecological approach – place-based, culturally regenerative and sustainably operated. This is an Indigenous Māori-owned company that is based on the founder’s papakāinga (ancestral land and community) in New Zealand – on a farm guided by the Māori principles of guardianship and stewardship of the land. Using traditional Māori medicine (rongoā) they grow, extract and make therapeutic products from native flora, create local jobs and offer education scholarships for their community. This product is so deeply nourishing and feels soothing on the skin. It leaves my complexion feeling soft, hydrated and balanced, and I appreciate its focus on replenishing the skin barrier with simple, naturally derived ingredients. The fact that it is grown, distilled and made on Aotea adds to the sense of authenticity and care behind the product. I am impressed by the brand’s commitment to regenerative farming, circular production and keeping manufacturing within the local island community. Their Māori-led approach and dedication to preserving indigenous knowledge, while minimising environmental impact, reflect a genuine commitment to caring for both people and the planet. Wow! This hand and body cream is rich, moisturising and absorbent without leaving anysticky residue. The smell is subtly herbal, which is quite unique. It comes in a luxurious glass bottle. I love how the brand is treating ethical, sustainability and social responsibilities as inter-connected issues and embedding them into the structure of the operation as a circular, self-sustaining loop. It makes me want to learn more about Maori culture, ecosystem and plant life of NZ which is not quite the same as Australian plants. Harakeke Hand & Body Cream – Aotea
Formulated from Harakeke seed oil, containing approximately 70% linoleic acid and Mānuka hydrosol. Replenishes the skin barrier at a cellular level and maintains a clean, balanced skin environment. Grown, distilled and made on the remote island of Aotea, New Zealand.
Categories: Best Body Moisturiser 2026
Aotea’s Harakeke Hand and Body Cream is absolutely luscious. It absorbs so deeply into my dry, ageing gardener’s skin – and smells and feels beautiful. I love the subtle scent and nourishment from the native Aotearoan plants. A small amount goes a long way. The robust dark glass bottle with pump pack, makes it a great benchtop moisturiser that is so easy to use. I love everything about Aotea’s social and ecological approach – place-based, culturally regenerative and sustainably operated. This is an Indigenous Māori-owned company that is based on the founder’s papakāinga (ancestral land and community) in New Zealand – on a farm guided by the Māori principles of guardianship and stewardship of the land. Using traditional Māori medicine (rongoā) they grow, extract and make therapeutic products from native flora, create local jobs and offer education scholarships for their community. This product is so deeply nourishing and feels soothing on the skin. It leaves my complexion feeling soft, hydrated and balanced, and I appreciate its focus on replenishing the skin barrier with simple, naturally derived ingredients. The fact that it is grown, distilled and made on Aotea adds to the sense of authenticity and care behind the product. I am impressed by the brand’s commitment to regenerative farming, circular production and keeping manufacturing within the local island community. Their Māori-led approach and dedication to preserving indigenous knowledge, while minimising environmental impact, reflect a genuine commitment to caring for both people and the planet. Wow! This hand and body cream is rich, moisturising and absorbent without leaving anysticky residue. The smell is subtly herbal, which is quite unique. It comes in a luxurious glass bottle. I love how the brand is treating ethical, sustainability and social responsibilities as inter-connected issues and embedding them into the structure of the operation as a circular, self-sustaining loop. It makes me want to learn more about Maori culture, ecosystem and plant life of NZ which is not quite the same as Australian plants.You Might Also Like