The Frankie Apothecary Journal

We're a little bit in love with Kawakawa ... okay, a LOT in love with Kawakawa! That unique fragrance, the appealing heart shaped leaves, and most of all, the amazing natural...

What if every last drop of moisturiser effortlessly slipped out of the bottle thanks to a frictionless coating? Talk about no waste! Or if packaging was virtual? So, beauty products...

It’s the single most important product for protecting your skin, age-proofing and reducing your risk of skin cancer, but ironically, sunscreens are often loaded with some of the worst offending...

When I rolled up to the community kapa haka group at my daughter's school, I didn't want to be the un-co one who constantly got the actions wrong. From my...

This beautiful natural body oil limited-edition blend with extra 'spice' is a skin soothing superstar with an extra protective boost thanks to Horopito's powerful anti-fungal properties, which have been used traditionally and also...

A streaming nose is a common symptom of covid and many flu's, and it doesn't take many boxes of tissues to inflame the sensitive skin beneath your nostrils. Kawakawa Balm...

We have such fond childhood memories of inhaling the soothing scent of eucalyptus as mum gently smoothed on a chest rub to help us breathe through a winter cold. This winter, we’re lovingly...

If you know psoriasis, you know the tell-tale red lumps that appear before patches of scaly dry skin spread and skin becomes sensitive, itchy and may crack and bleed. If...

Do you find the worst eczema flare ups happen in summer? Read on! We'll cover a range of causes for summer eczema issues, and explain how to minimise eczema flare ups...

'Slip slop slap wrap' is a great reminder to slip on your shades, slop on your sunscreen slap on a hat and wrap up in a shirt... but the reality...

Enter Bakuchiol, the antiaging skin care star for sensitive skin. Plant-based superstar Bakuchiol is a gentle retinol alternative that delivers all the glow and anti-aging skin care goodness of retinol - without...

Ways to help care for eczema in babies. Learn triggers that can cause baby eczema to flare up, and natural products for treatment of baby eczema. From Kawakawa Balm to...

Mana Atua - Wellbeing Isn't wellbeing something we all want for our children? But wellbeing is such an all-encompassing concept and it's easy to get worn down by the daily...

In midwinter, the beautiful star cluster known as Matariki appears in New Zealand skies, signaling the beginning of the Māori New Year.

Rosacea may be prompted by a variety of different triggers and it is important to note when you see the symptoms flare up to learn what your triggers are, and...

In the early morning hours, a young girl wakes crying with painful eczema, and her mother runs to find her daughter’s delicate skin bleeding.  It's a common story, and with...

Antiaging & skin soothing Replenishing Kakadu-C Facial Oil We set out to create a facial oil that delivered truly effective skin care, and at the same time, was very gentle...

One of the most common symptoms or issues Be Pure sees in clients at their clinic is eczema. For some it is a mildly annoying patch of dermatitis that hints at other...

A duo for sensitive skin or eczema care: Kawakawa Balm + Colloidal Oat Bath Soak. A powerfully effective Kawakawa Balm like our natural Kawakawa Repair Balm is designed to care...

As nights get colder and mornings chilly, we instinctively look for that snuggly top, an extra blanket and begin to crave hearty soups. There are really good reasons that we...

Zinc is an ingredient in the majority of natural sunblocks because it provides sun-blocking action by absorbing or reflecting harmful UV rays away from your skin. Frankie Apothercary uses non-nano zinc, but we've got all...

Frankie Apothecary customers want to help create a healthier world, use less harmful products, and to avoid harm to other creatures. We absolutely love these goals and share them with...

During our summer holidays on the East Coast, we met the inspirational Kaumatua, businessman and visionary, Wi Wanoa.

We've been thinking about mental wellbeing and how a focus on work and schedules can have you rushing madly through the day. How many special moments did you find? How many reasons to...

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...

We love spring with longer warmer days... but there’s a good chance winter has left a legacy - dry, chapped and wind-worn skin. The delicate skin in the lip area is...

There is a beautiful saying "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are". We are passionate about reducing waste in the ways that we can. 

All natural Kawakawa Balm for eczema care - and much more! Our Kawakawa Balm is NZ Made, 100% natural, and jam packed with "mystical" actives like the amazing pain-blocker myrsticin...

Eczema often runs in families – frequently along with asthma and other hyper-reactive illnesses. These ties to family traits identify the genetic link that can play a part in the...

Browse our range of gorgeous natural Christmas gift boxes with limited edition under-the-tree ready organic gift packs designed especially for Frankie Xmas!