Koa Organics

Driven by a deep passion for the environment and the great outdoors, Koa Organics Skincare founder Michelle Brittain embarked on a mission to craft naturally inspired skincare products that are 100 per cent pure and organic. Using soothing magnesium body formulations and a range of kawakawa skin treatments, meticulously designed to elevate your well-being while nourishing your skin.

‘It began with a stroll through the enchanting Whakarewarewa Forest during New Year in 2018, alongside my family. There, I encountered Kawakawa leaves, which literally blocked my path, and I made the impromptu decision to take them home to craft a balm. When I witnessed the remarkable transformation of my niece’s dermatitis, clearing up in a mere three days after using the balm, I realised I was onto something special.

This pivotal moment led me to create a label for the balm and, subsequently, a company name. Infused with deep personal significance, I combined my middle name, Joy, with the Maori translation of the forest that brings me immense joy, Ngahere, which became Koa. Thus, Koa Organics was born.

My commitment to using organic ingredients is an extension of my dedication to consuming organic food, reflecting my belief that our bodies deserve nothing but the finest. Nature serves as my guiding light in the development of our products, each of which is imbued with botanical inspiration, for nature possesses the most profound wisdom."