Tui and Lark Wellspring wellbeing products feature kawakawa as the key healing ingredient, which is further enhanced with carefully selected natural oils and bases, and essential oils and flowers. Fragrances of the essential oils in the massage oils and balms are subtle, ensuring their suitability for sensitive skin.
Our Kawakawa Massage Oils can equally be applied liberally to the skin as a moisturising and rejuvenating solution.
Our Kawakawa Balm can be used to heal rashes and abrasions, and applied to sooth and moisten dry, chapped or cracked skin. Effective in healing post-surgery scars. Also as a lip balm, and to moisturise backs on hands to reverse sun exposure skin damage, etc.
How is kawakawa effective in healing?
“University of Auckland researchers have identified more than 60 biologically active compounds, including dopamine, in kawakawa leaves…Kawakawa (Piper excelsum) is a relative of black pepper (Piper nigrum). The family of plants to which they belong, the Piperaceae, is famous for its diverse roles in traditional medicinal and culinary practices from cultures around the world…In rongoā Māori, kawakawa is used in many ways…Pellitorine [the most abundant compound found has a numbing effect and] also has a key role in chemical pathways in the body that reduce inflammation.” https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2023/01/20/scientists-confirm-kawakawa-s-healing-properties.html
Where does our kawakawa come from?
It is growing organically and abundantly in our Mangere Bridge backyard as a natural resource.
Why do Tui and Lark blend carrier oils for massage?
Blending the oils maximises nutrients and nourishment for the skin and increases the range of active healing compounds. Different blends offer different pleasing textures suited to different preferences and therapeutic needs. Our current list include:
Almond oil: High in vitamin E with helps protect skin from sun damage and premature aging. Moisturising and velvety, can help reduce stretch marks.
Sesame oil: Contains 2 powerful antioxidants, sesamol and sesaminol, and also collagen, and has strong anti-inflammatory properties. Can aid wound and burn healing. Higher UV protection than other oils.
Grapeseed oil: Improves moisture and softness, and is rejuvenating. Improves skins use of vitamins E & C. Antioxidant proanthocyanidin may even out tone of skin when used consistently.
Flaxseed oil: High in Omega-3 fatty acids. Anti-inflammatory. Enhances skin health and improves skin moisture.
Avocado oil: Beta carotene, protein, lecithin, fatty acids, and vitamins A, D, and E. Hydrating and moisturising, shielding from UV radiation, calms itching, heals chapping
What are the key base ingredients in Tui and Lark kawakawa balm?
Beeswax: Antibacterial agents, used to treat burns, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, boils, wounds, diaper rash and other conditions.
Olive oil: Vitamins A, D, K, E. Antioxidants that may prevent or reverse damage from UV radiation. Moisturising, hydrating, with antibacterial properties.
