The Frankie Apothecary Journal

COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED This year, we're celebrating 50 years of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori/Māori Language Week in Aotearoa.  We know that te reo Māori is celebrated by...

This beautiful time of Matariki, with its bittersweet combination of maumahara (remembering) and new beginnings can sometimes evoke a lot of emotions. Missing those we loved and lost, cherishing treasured memories,...

You've probably heard that gut health plays a big role in skin health. You've probably also heard that cutting down inflammatory foods such as sugar, gluten and dairy can help...

It's an awful moment when you realise that those itchy, red patches on your baby or toddler's cheeks, chin, or chest have become irritated, and that you have eczema in your...

If you've been part of the Frankie Family for a while, you may have heard me (Georgina) mention I got a rude awakening when my fertility specialist told me to...

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...

"Why is your Kawakawa Balm more effective than other brands I have tried?" This is a great question! It's great to see more people making kawakawa balm. Mīharo! And we...

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...

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...

Used in traditional rongoá remedies for centuries, it was obvious to Máori that Kawakawa contained very special healing actives. Kawakawa has been used to care for sensitive, dry and irritated...

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 steroid creams for eczema, and if our products can be used with, or after using them. We are not general practitioners, however, what we can...

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...

These natural skin care products are great for acne care because they are full of antifungal, antibacterial and antiseptic botanicals.

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

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.

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...

Frankie Apothecary’s mineral sunscreen has protected thousands of Kiwi kids for years – but we decided that our great natural sunscreen deserved to be even better! We’ve reinvented the Frankie...

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...

The Eczema Association of New Zealand gave our Kawakawa Repair Balm and Kawakawa Body Oil to their team of itchy skin sufferers, and with their positive feedback, we were given the...

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...

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...