Kawakawa Plant

Kawakawa — The Heart of AIĀNA

At the heart of every AIĀNA balm is Kawakawa.

For generations, Kawakawa has been treasured within Māori traditions and used throughout whānau life. Recognisable by its heart-shaped leaves, this remarkable native plant has long been valued for its connection to wellbeing, restoration, and skin care.

Today, scientific research has identified dozens of naturally occurring compounds within Kawakawa, helping to explain why this taonga continues to attract interest from both traditional practitioners and modern researchers.

Kawakawa is rich in naturally occurring plant compounds and has traditionally been used to support dry, sensitive, and depleted skin. Its unique composition makes it a valued ingredient in botanical skincare, helping to nourish, comfort, and protect the skin.

At AIĀNA, every balm begins with a carefully prepared rich infusion of kawakawa curated ourselves. We take time to slowly infuse the leaves into our oils, creating a rich botanical foundation that sits at the centre of our formulations.

More than an ingredient, Kawakawa represents connection — to the whenua, to whakapapa, and to the generations who carried this knowledge before us.

This is why Kawakawa is not simply part of AIĀNA.

It is the heart of AIĀNA.