The Frankie Apothecary Journal

We'd love to share some fantastic news with you! Frankie Apothecary has won seven awards at the iinternational Beauty Shortlist Awards 2025 including SIX outright category winners - the supreme...

Stress - it’s something we all deal with, but did you know it can have a direct impact on your skin? If you’ve ever noticed your eczema flaring up after...

Hundreds of hours of desperate mum-researching went into creating Frankie Apothecary's Kawakawa Repair Balm. And with thousands of happy customers, it’s clear all that aroha, energy, and pure determination poured...

'Everyone's Skin is Different' You’ve probably heard this so many times on your eczema journey. And while every person’s skin is unique, there are key features common to those with...

This is a great question!  Over the next few weeks, we'll be answering some of the questions we often get asked. We figured if others have asked them, then maybe...

Curious to know the gift with purchase offers we'll be running and any special sales we'll be having in the lead up to Kirihimete?  To stay in the loop, make sure you're...

We have some exciting news to share - Frankie Apothecary is the latest brand to join the Health 2000 family!  Customers constantly ask where they can buy Frankie Apothecary instore and...

A little while ago we had an awesome wāhine helping us out at Frankie Apothecary. She introduced us to a new use for Kawakawa Repair, one we hadn't considered before.  Her skin,...

Scientists have known for over 100 years that aspirin use can trigger skin rashes, and research shows that diets designed to eliminate salicylates are successful in reducing skin rashes for...

Our hormones are here to help Your hormones are like busy little gardeners, working ceaselessly to try and help your body to enjoy optimal health. Hormones help regulate and balance...

"I’m so pleased to share this good news with you: your brand is one of the highest-scoring winners at this year’s 2024 Mama & Baby / Eco Awards!"   We were...

As the winter chill sets in and the nights grow longer, it's time to celebrate Matariki, the Māori new year. Māori legend has it that Tāwhirimatea, atua of wind, enraged...

Matariki has been part of our culture in Aotearoa since people arrived on these islands, as a time when people gathered with loved ones to appreciate the present, enjoy the...

We often get asked about steroids creams and if our products can be used with or after using them. First off, I'd like to say that we are not general practitioners, so...

Eczema is common in New Zealand's babies If your precious new baby has patches of dry, flaky skin, skin inflammation, skin sensitivity or even red, weeping patches, it's likely that they...

We're thrilled to announce that Frankie Apothecary has scooped up a bundle of fantastic awards at the Beauty Shortlist 2024 - including three outright category winners and a clutch of...

Summer can be tricky to navigate if you or your children have eczema. We've combined our handy tips for how to minimise eczema iiritation this summer.

We love gift giving and this year we've curated some special new Gift Boxes for Christmas. We thought about who we would give these gifts to and created a list...

We have been absolutely bursting to bring you effective natural Facial Cleansing products for your skin care routine... and now we can finally introduce our new collection of cleansing vegan skin care.

If you've purchased our zero waste Kawakawa Cleansing Bars and noticed the colour differs slightly; or you've purchased Frankie Kawakawa Balm and noticed the consistency is slightly different to the last jar - then...

Sunscreen application is an act of love, and crucial for the long term health of children growing up in New Zealand under an ozone hole. It's not always the easiest...

Kawakawa leaves contain the amazing bioactive Myristicin, which is anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, hepatoprotective (prevents damage to the liver), psychoactive - and anticholinergic, meaning that it blocks certain nerve impulses, like the pain of eczema irritation.

We're glad you asked!  One thing we're grateful for at Frankie is you, our amazing customers, and our subscription service is one way for us to say ngā mihi nui/thank you...

Never mind the boogie monster - if your whānau is dealing with eczema, your kids probably have bigger worries at night time!  Eczema is notorious for flaring up at night...

When you begin to seek more understanding about why Matariki is a special time of year in Aotearoa, it can often begin a journey to understand the Maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar, where Matariki...

This year, judges from the UK, USA, and Australia selected Frankie Apothecary in six different categories of The Beauty Shortlist's special Mama & Baby Awards 2023. Best of all, we...

Winter is hard on skin, especially if you have a vulnerability to eczema, dermatitis, or dry chapped skin. Regardless of if you have normal skin and just want to ensure...

If eczema is affecting your household, whether it’s you or your little ones living with dry, irritated skin, it can be such a struggle. One itchy child can mean broken sleep for...

Wow, we are absolutely delighted to add four new Beauty Awards to our list in 2023! With three Editor's Choice Awards and a special category Winner, we are incredibly proud...

Caring for your baby is time consuming and tiring (okay, exhausting!), but it's also some of the most meaningful work you will ever do. We are here to help you take great...