New Zealand is home to some remarkable native plants, and few have a more recognisable place in traditional Māori plant use than kawakawa. With its distinctive heart-shaped leaves, kawakawa is found throughout much of the North Island and in the northern part of the South Island. It has a long history of use in Māori rongoā, or traditional Māori medicine, and continues to be valued today. For those of us interested in natural skincare, kawakawa is particularly fascinating. It

Manuka honey is one of New Zealand's best-known natural ingredients, and it's easy to see why it has become so popular in skincare. Made by bees that gather nectar from the native mānuka plant (Leptospermum scoparium), New Zealand mānuka honey has a distinctive place in our natural landscape and food culture. In skincare, honey is valued for its moisture-attracting and skin-conditioning properties, making it a lovely ingredient for products designed to leave skin feeling soft

Goat milk has been used in skincare for generations, and it's easy to understand why it has become such a popular ingredient in natural skincare. Naturally rich in fats, proteins, vitamins and lactic acid, goat milk can help create cleansing and moisturising products that leave skin feeling soft, comfortable and nourished. From handmade goat milk soap to facial cleansers and moisturisers, there are plenty of ways to incorporate this gentle ingredient into your skincare routin

When it comes to skincare, we're often drawn to products with beautiful textures, lovely fragrances, and natural-looking ingredient lists. But what actually makes a skincare ingredient worth looking for? At Ma's Goodie's, we love ingredients that have a purpose in a formulation — whether that's helping to attract moisture, conditioning the skin, adding richness to a cream, or simply bringing something special to the overall skincare experience. Here are five ingredients you'l