Akaia Blends

Gentle Skincare for Delicate Skin

About Akaia Blends 🌱

Hey, I'm Mikaela, founder at Akaia Blends. I grew up with sensitive, allergy and eczema prone skin. So using gentle and non-irritating products has always been important to me.

A few years ago, I found myself looking for new skincare. I felt lost. I was trying to understand Ingredient lists, but it just went over my head. Some websites didn't even display the full ingredient lists at all! I struggled to make informed decisions about products. After that, I knew there needed to be a better way to decode the jargon.

I learnt about Ingredients, which lead me to learn how to formulate skincare. I purchased natural ingredients and some basic lab equipment. I subscribed to a skincare formulator on Patreon. I collected resources from The School of Natural Skincare and Formula Botanica. Trying to teach myself. I then started to use my own formulations on myself. I felt a huge peace of mind knowing what was going in and what I was leaving out. Not to mention my skin ended up LOVING what I was using!

akaia blends

Gentle Skincare for your Delicate Skin 🤍 🌱

Beautiful skin starts with healthy and happy skin. We formulate effective low-irritation products to help heal, nourish and hydrate your skin.

✨ Natural transparent ingredients
🌏 Sustainable, Vegan & Cruelty-free
🤍 Handmade in NZ

Luxury After-sun Body Oil by Akaia Blends
from NZ$42.00

NEW PACKAGING:

Now in a clear glass bottle without a label. This is still the same formula

For: All Skin Types

Size: 100ml

Pamper your skin after a day in the sun with macadamia oil, frankincense, apricot and almond oil. Use this body oil to nourish and restore the skin surface.

Hero Ingredients:

Macadamia Oil - Macadamia oil is great for aged, dry or damaged skin. It is moisturising, healing, and restorative.

Sweet Almond Oil - Rich in linoleic and oleic essential fatty acids, glucosides, minerals, and vitamins - all of which are essential for skin nourishment.

Frankincense - Is a premium oil for mature skin and anti-ageing formulations. Frankincense stimulates regeneration and healing to rejuvenate and tone the skin. Frankincense also provides a calm effect on the mind when smelt.

Kukui oil - Rejuvenating and soothing on the skin, that does not leave a greasy after-feel but is still an excellent moisturiser.

How to use: Using the dropper, drip oil on to dry clean skin and rub in after a day of sun exposure or as a daily body moisturiser. Best used straight after the shower.

Ingredients:

Macadamia oil (macadamia integrifolia), Sweet almond oil (prunus amygdalus dulcis), Apricot kernel oil (prunus armeniaca), Jojoba oil (simmondsia chinensis), Kukui nut oil (aleurites moluccana), *Vitamin E (tocopherols), Vanilla (vanilla planifolia), Frankincense (boswellia serrata), Chamomile (anthemis nobilis).

This product is made with 100% natural ingredients.



#MADEINNEWZEALAND

Melt Off Cleansing Balm by Akaia Blends
from NZ$36.00

Size: 60g

For: Most skin types

A beautiful balm that melts to oil on contact with the skin. Easily dissolves makeup and SPF while removing dirt and pollution from the day. Using skin-loving ingredients to gently cleanse without stripping the skin of its natural oils.

Hero Ingredients:

Avocado Oil - Collagen increasing, rich in vitamins A, D, and E.
Apricot Oil - Soothes irritated skin, rich in vitamins A, C, and E.
Fractionated Coconut Oil - Gentle, low comedogenic, non-greasy, light weight, emollient and moisturiser to replenish skin's surface and resist moisture loss.
Vitamin E - Antioxidant
Kaolin Clay - A natural mineral clay with cleansing properties that work well to help clear the skin.

How to use: At night using clean and dry hands, scoop out the cleanser and work around the face and eyes. Wipe away with a damp face cloth. Ideally, follow with a water-based cleanser for a double cleanse.

Ingredients: Avocado oil (persea gratissima), Fractionated coconut oil (caprylic/capric triglyceride), Stearic acid (palm free), Apricot kernel oil (prunus armeniaca), Cetyl alcohol, Candelilla wax (euphorbia antisyphilitica), *Cetearyl olivate, *Sorbitan olivate, *Castor oil (ricinus communis), Coco caprylate, Kaolin clay, *Vitamin E (tocopherols).*Certified organic ingredients

This product is made up of 100% natural ingredients.

Please see our ingredients page for a full list of ingredients, their purpose, and benefits in our formula. Click here.

Patch test before use. Store in a cool dry place.

Packaging: Clear glass jar with aluminium lid.

#MADEINNEWZEALAND

Acai Jelly Exfoliating Face Mask by Akaia Blends
from NZ$42.00

Get happy and healthy skin with açaí berry that’s full of vitamin A and C to help boost cell turnover and assist in collagen production. With added hyaluronic acid to retain moisture. As well as our all-natural luxury quartz crystals for a gentle exfoliation that clears pores and promotes smooth skin.

This jelly mask is perfect for those who don’t enjoy the drying nature of other face masks. With its unique jelly-like texture, it’s fun to apply and you’ll love the look and feel it gives your skin after removing it.

Size: 60g

For: All skin types / Anti-aging

Hero Ingredients:

Açaí berry - A well-known superfood not just for your smoothie bowl! Rich in omega-3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, which help the skin appear youthful and revive dry, dull skin. Antioxidant-rich and full of vitamin A to help boost cell turnover and vitamin C to assist in collagen production.
Hibiscus extract - Antioxidant-rich and gentle exfoliating
Hyaluronic acid + Provitamin B5 - Hydrating and moisture-retaining
Lavender water - Soothe irritated skin and reduce inflammation
Gentle quartz crystal - An all-natural exfoliator and clears pores

How to use: After cleansing using clean and dry hands apply a generous amount all over the face. Let sit for 15 minutes and rinse off with warm water and a face cloth. Use 2-3 times a week.

Ingredients: Aqua (distilled NZ water), Lavandin flower water (lavandula hybridia), Quartz crystal, Vegetable glycerine (glycerol), Açaí berry, Hibiscus flower extract (hibiscus rosa-sinensis), Provitamin B5 (panthenol), Pyrus malus fruit extract (apple), Xanthan Gum, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Hyaluronic acid (vegan).

This product is made up of 97.7% natural ingredients. Vitamin b5 and hyaluronic acid are synthetic active ingredients to enhance the products efficiency. These ingredients are safe and nontoxic.

Please see our ingredients page for a full list of ingredients, their purpose, and benefits in our formula. Click here.

Potential allergens of fruit. Patch test before use. Store in a cool dry place.

Packaging: Clear glass jar with aluminium lid.

#VEGAN