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Caring for our lips is an important part of our skin care routine. Dry, cracked lips are not fun and with a bit of simple care we can protect, soothe and keep them hydrated. Enter Lip Balm- an anhydrous (oil based) balm or salve is super easy to make and a little goes a long way. 

Finding a good recipe can be a little bit of a challenge, but we got you. Applying some basic rules when you are out hunting for a recipe can be the difference between your recipe working, along with being stable and safe. 

Bath bombs are incredibly fun to make and even more fun to use! There is nothing more luxurious than soaking in a scented bath. Making bath bombs a great activity for kids and adults, they also make beautiful gifts for family and friends.

PureNature can reveal that we are now the exclusive New Zealand distributor for the Native Extracts range. Native Extracts is an inspirational Australian company, most notable for their innovative range of native Australian botanical extracts - made using their proprietary Cellular Extraction™ process.

The beautiful Kawakawa (Micropiper excelsum also known as Pepper Tree) is one of Aotearoa’s more recognisable native plants. It has heart shaped leaves, unusual orange fruit and can be found in many coastal areas.

Here at PureNature we have a range of DIY bases that can be used to create your own bespoke skincare at home or for business. Our DIY bases are proudly made in NZ are unfragranced, and ready to be customised. 

You may have seen Hemp Seed Oil popping up around you lately and be wondering what it is and how to use it.  We are going to have a look at what Hemp seed oil is along with the basic properties and how to formulate with it in skincare.

Bakuchiol (pronounced ‘back-oo-chiol') has recently attracted much interest in the world of natural skincare. In particular, its reputation a natural alternative to Vitamin A – minus the side effects, has proven to be a big drawcard. 

In this blog you will find out about all about beeswax, how to use it, the different types we have here at PureNature - along with 10 fun ways to use beeswax!

Melt and pour soap is a great way to start off your soap making journey. It’s as easy as the name suggests – just melt and pour!

Beeswax food wraps are an eco-friendly alternative to plastic cling film (glad wrap) They are easy to make with only 3 ingredients! They can be used for up to a year, and the fabric can be “refreshed’ with more beeswax mixture when needed.

Making your own fragranced soy candles is easy and fun. Candles make a great home-made gift and bring a bit of magic ambience into your home. You may have collected some pretty glass containers or teacups from antique shops and want to turn them into candles, or you may be re-using an old candle jar. If you are a complete beginner try our candle kit!