Herbalist formulated, small batch botanical medicine, skincare and recipes, made with love
The perfect skin plumping skin glowing skin rejuvenating duo.
Sunlight serum is designed for the morning and moonlight serum is designed for the evening though they work very good together morning and night. When using together apply the moonlight serum onto damp skin and allow to dry for 3 to 5 minutes before applying sunlight serum to hydrate and seal. Otherwise use sunlight serum under and SPF or on its own in the morning and moonlight serum under your favourite moisturiser in the evening.
Sunlight Serum: This tallow-based serum, enriched with age-supporting botanicals and a very stable form of Fat soluble vitamin C, is a totally new style of product for Aotearoa. It came about after hearing a common frustration from people who love tallow: that it can be hard to scoop from the jar, and the texture can be inconsistent. So I set out to create something different, a light, silky, nutrient-rich serum that glides on and absorbs beautifully, leaving a hydrated, radiant glow without the greasiness.
Full IngredientsList:Tallow (Bovine Suet) [Grass-Fed, New Zealand], Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus(Sunflower) Seed Oil & Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil & Sambucus Nigra (Elderflower) Extract, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Squalane (Olive), Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Ubiquinone (CoQ10), Tocopherol (Vitamin E) (+essenial oils of rose geranium, atlas cedar and sandalwood)
30ml
Moonlight Serum is an antioxidant-rich, powerful 7% peptide serum designed for overnight skin renewal. Powered by Methylene blue, blue lotus, Palmitoyl Peptides and Neurophroline™ (Wild indigo extract), this supports collagen production, visibly plumps skin, brightens tone, and deeply hydrates at a cellular level, working in harmony with your skin’s natural repair cycle while you sleep.
Ingredients: Distilled water, Aloe Vera juice, glycerin (infused with blue lotus, butterfly pea & rose), niacinamide, panthenol, hyaluronic acid, methylene blue, palmitoyl peptides, Neurophroline™, allantoin, xanthan gum, Geogard ECT (preservative), pH adjuster.
30ml
mini’s approximately 6ml and perfect for testing if you have sensitive skin
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A rich, restorative, age supporting, velvety soft set solid serum designed to support the skin barrier and deeply nourish dry, sensitive, or inflamed skin. Made with nutrient dense grass-fed tallow, naturally antibiotic, anti-septic and anti-fungal black seed oil, calming botanicals, and powerful actives, its helps to lock in moisture, reduce inflammation, irritation and promote and resilient, healthy skin barrier. May be helpful in reducing the inflammation and appearance of acne and support the skins biome.
Use on its own as a moisturiser on freshly washed damp face (face must be damp to seal in moisture) , or use as the last step of your skincare routine to seal everything in. May also be used as a spot treatments for pimples or acne, hand cream, body or masage oil. This is very potent, only a small amount is needed.
The rich pigment of the calendula, CoQ10 and Seabuckthorn oil give your face a healthy golden glow.
Ingredients: New Zealand grass-fed suet tallow, calendula extract, black seed oil, jojoba oil, seabuckthorn oil, cranberry seed oil, cold pressed high-oleic sunflower oil, CoQ10, NZ beeswax, sweet orange essential oil, vitamin E
60ml
Soothing magnesium oil spray designed for muscle recovery, cramping (including menstrual pain), restless legs and bowel irregularity, this spray may also assist with a restful sleep.
Directions: apply liberally to affected muscles, gently to the stomach for bowel irregularity (particularly constipation), to the womb area for menstrual cramps or use as a soothing back rub lotion to assist with sleep.
Please note; magnesium can sometimes cause a prickling sensation initially. though this is harmless, you may want to dilute with coconut or olive oil initially and begin by applying to the feet for the first few days. Some people find the consistency a little oily or sticky but this can be easily amended by applying then rubbing in, leaving for 20 minutes to absorb then showering or wiping off with a warm cloth, or adding the spray to a carrier lotion or moisturiser first (what ever you normally use is fine) it can also be useful to spray the bottom of the feet liberally, cover with socks before heading to bed if showering is not an option.
Suitable for children and pregnancy. For best results use daily
Note: Not all herbs and supplements work the same for everyone and often are dose, constitution and environment dependant. Please know you can contact me (Penelope) for a mini consult to determine which product is right for you and any time post-purchase.
Ingredients: Distilled Water, magnesium chloride (50%)
Shake before use. for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. in case of irritation, discontinue use and consult a dermatologist. Store in a cool, dry place or in the fridge
Herbal Elixirs
We have such a beautiful range of herbal liquid extract elixirs to support you in your day-to-day
This beautiful blue lotus extract is well loved and kept in many a handbag to be an ally when one needs an immediate pick-me-up or boost in mood.
Triple extracted blue lotus, red rose and butterfly pea tincture for good vibes and happy feelings.
Makes a great alternative to wine to help relax at the end of the day. Incredible for getting into a creative flow and finding inspiration and beauty in the world. Wonderful to share with friends and partners.
*Please note the Good Vibes Only triple extract is the preferred choice. Although alcohol is used to extract the botanical constituents, it is negligible per dose. Our alcohol free version is still great! just dose a little higher , 2-3 ml per dose x
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I love how everything melts away, I feel instantly happy and I'm not so on edge, also a great alternative to a glass of wine! Highly recommend this amazing product.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I actually haven't touched wine or any other alcoholic drink since purchasing this 2 months ago! It makes me feel relaxed and happy without being disconnected”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Love the Blue Lotus Elixir for a quick and healthy afternoon pickup. Gets me past the 3pm slump without the need for caffeine or chocolate. A real value add for me. Highly recommended.”
Note: Not all herbs work the same for everyone and often are dose, constitution and environment dependant. Please know you can contact me (Penelope) for a mini consult to determine which product is right for you and any time post-purchase.
See more info on Blue Lotus here
Dosage: For daily relaxation support: 1ml, up to 3x per day.
For enhanced creativity, connection, and elevated mood: 2ml 1-2x daily.
Caution:Not recommended for pregnancy or breast freeeding. Some caution is adviced on certain anti-depressant medication. Please consult your doctor or medical herbalist for advice.
Good Vibes Only Ingredients: Organic Blue Lotus Flowers, Organic Red Rose Petals, Organic Butterfly Pea extracted in Vegetable Glycerin & Alcohol (15% ABV)
Blue Lotus Elixir (alcohol free) Ingredients: Organic Blue Lotus Flowers, Organic Red Rose Petals, Organic Butterfly Pea extracted in Vegetable Glycerin and distilled water.
Rose Medicine for a broken and grieving heart.
A very special medicine for times of grief, a broken heart or anxiety stemming from long held grief. Works on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. Containing herbs from the rose family and other heart supportive herbs in a sweet glycerite base. This can also be used as a daily tonic for heart health.
Alcohol free contains 50+ doses
Filtered water, organic non-palm glycerine, red rose petals* (Rosa gallica), Hawthorn* leaf, flower & berry (Crataegus monogyna), rosehip*, hibiscus*, motherwort*, passionflower*, ginger
*organic ingredients
Note: Not all herbs work the same for everyone and often are dose, constitution and environment dependant. Please know you can contact me (Penelope) for a mini consult to determine which product is right for you and any time post-purchase.
Caution: Do not use if pregnant or possibly pregnant (due to motherwort), however this medicine may be supportive for the physical and emotional experience following pregnancy loss, early birth or postpartum.
A tonic for lucid dreaming with blue lotus and mugwort
Mugwort, traditionally thought of as a ‘visionary herb’ can enhance lucid dreaming and can be especially helpful where there are some personal situations that need to be resolved. along with blue lotus and sacred lotus, this makes a particularly powerful and magical tea. best taken before bed, and be sure to have a journal and pen ready to record your dreams upon waking.
Dosage: Place a dropper full under the tongue before bed or whenever you need some relaxation support.
Ingredients: mugwort, blue lotus, sacred lotus, butterfly pea, tulsi, cornflower, lavender, skullcap in organic vegetable glycerin, filtered water
Note: Not all herbs work the same for everyone and often are dose, constitution and environment dependant. Please know you can contact me (Penelope) for a mini consult to determine which product is right for you and any time post-purchase.
CAUTION!: Not for pregnancy or lactation. Avoid driving after taking this tea (designed for before bed). Avoid taking with alcohol. Contact your medical professional if you are taking any medications
50ml (50 doses)
Botanical infused NZ Tallow Skincare
The perfect skin plumping skin glowing skin rejuvenating duo.
Sunlight serum is designed for the morning and moonlight serum is designed for the evening though they work very good together morning and night. When using together apply the moonlight serum onto damp skin and allow to dry for 3 to 5 minutes before applying sunlight serum to hydrate and seal. Otherwise use sunlight serum under and SPF or on its own in the morning and moonlight serum under your favourite moisturiser in the evening.
Sunlight Serum: This tallow-based serum, enriched with age-supporting botanicals and a very stable form of Fat soluble vitamin C, is a totally new style of product for Aotearoa. It came about after hearing a common frustration from people who love tallow: that it can be hard to scoop from the jar, and the texture can be inconsistent. So I set out to create something different, a light, silky, nutrient-rich serum that glides on and absorbs beautifully, leaving a hydrated, radiant glow without the greasiness.
Full IngredientsList:Tallow (Bovine Suet) [Grass-Fed, New Zealand], Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus(Sunflower) Seed Oil & Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil & Sambucus Nigra (Elderflower) Extract, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Squalane (Olive), Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Ubiquinone (CoQ10), Tocopherol (Vitamin E) (+essenial oils of rose geranium, atlas cedar and sandalwood)
30ml
Moonlight Serum is an antioxidant-rich, powerful 7% peptide serum designed for overnight skin renewal. Powered by Methylene blue, blue lotus, Palmitoyl Peptides and Neurophroline™ (Wild indigo extract), this supports collagen production, visibly plumps skin, brightens tone, and deeply hydrates at a cellular level, working in harmony with your skin’s natural repair cycle while you sleep.
Ingredients: Distilled water, Aloe Vera juice, glycerin (infused with blue lotus, butterfly pea & rose), niacinamide, panthenol, hyaluronic acid, methylene blue, palmitoyl peptides, Neurophroline™, allantoin, xanthan gum, Geogard ECT (preservative), pH adjuster.
30ml
mini’s approximately 6ml and perfect for testing if you have sensitive skin
Herbalist made and formulated in NZ
Beautiful, herbalist-formulated, small-batch natural skincare, crafted to nourish and support your skin as we ‘grow up’ every day.
We first began creating tallow-based skincare in 2022, and over the past 3+ years these products have evolved through deep listening, communication, and feedback from our community. Tallow is truly wonderful for the skin, it’s rich, restorative, and incredibly compatible with our own biology.
Our new generation formulas celebrate this time-honoured ingredient while weaving in skin-loving actives, emollients, occlusives, and botanical extracts. They bring together the best of many worlds of ancestral wisdom, botanical medicine and modern skin science into your daily routine. We adore them and think you will too!
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Don’t feel like wine but still want to relax? Starting a creative project but the muse is missing? Feeling a little blue and need a joy boost? This little bottle of bliss is the friend you’ll want close by. Infused with magic blue lotus and the most fragrant organic red rose petals, it lifts your spirits from the inside out.
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