Parenting for Mana Atua - Seven aspects of creating wellness in children July 28, 2021Georgina Elvin2 comments Mana Atua - Wellbeing Isn't wellbeing something we all want for our children? But wellbeing is such an all-encompassing concept and it's easy to get worn down by the daily...
Matariki 2021 - a catalyst for change, and a reminder to remember June 16, 2021Frankie Apothecary In midwinter, the beautiful star cluster known as Matariki appears in New Zealand skies, signaling the beginning of the Māori New Year.
Understanding Rosacea & How to care for your sensitive skin, naturally May 24, 2021Georgina Elvin2 comments Rosacea may be prompted by a variety of different triggers and it is important to note when you see the symptoms flare up to learn what your triggers are, and...
The living journey of a natural brand – Frankie Apothecary’s story February 03, 2021Georgina Elvin1 comment In the early morning hours, a young girl wakes crying with painful eczema, and her mother runs to find her daughter’s delicate skin bleeding. It's a common story, and with...
Meet the power botanicals in Replenishing Kakadu C Facial Oil December 16, 2020Georgina Elvin Antiaging & skin soothing Replenishing Kakadu-C Facial Oil We set out to create a facial oil that delivered truly effective skin care, and at the same time, was very gentle...
Eczema care: BePure's Ben Warren on healing eczema from the inside September 04, 2020Frankie Apothecary One of the most common symptoms or issues Be Pure sees in clients at their clinic is eczema. For some it is a mildly annoying patch of dermatitis that hints at other...
We love supporting natural New Zealand brands - and you can win! July 18, 2020Frankie Apothecary New Zealand is famous worldwide for snowy mountains, waves rushing remote golden sands, and forests alive with birdsong. Our people have a reputation for being friendly; forthright; with a practical...
Kawakawa Balm and Eczema - How can it help? May 26, 2020Frankie Apothecary2 comments It's an awful moment when you realise that those itchy, red patches on your baby or toddler's cheeks, chin, or chest have become irritated, and that you have eczema in your...
Winter Immunity & Natural Tips for Good Health April 13, 2020Frankie Apothecary As nights get colder and mornings chilly, we instinctively look for that snuggly top, an extra blanket and begin to crave hearty soups. There are really good reasons that we...
Nano vs Non-nano particles in natural zinc-based sunscreen - what's the difference? March 11, 2020Frankie Apothecary2 comments Zinc is an ingredient in the majority of natural sunblocks because it provides sun-blocking action by absorbing or reflecting harmful UV rays away from your skin. Frankie Apothercary uses non-nano zinc, but we've got all...
Greenwashing, hype, misinformation & discombobulation! March 11, 2020Frankie Apothecary Frankie Apothecary customers want to help create a healthier world, use less harmful products, and to avoid harm to other creatures. We absolutely love these goals and share them with...
A vision to preserve the whenua January 20, 2020Frankie Apothecary During our summer holidays on the East Coast, we met the inspirational kaumatua, businessman and visionary, Wi Wanoa. Wi’s aroha for the whenua has turned into a passion to preserve the...
Consumer rates Frankie Apothecary Natural Sunscreen as SPF38.4 November 21, 2019Frankie Apothecary2 comments Over summer, one of our favourite products in the Frankie family is the Natural Sunscreen with Antioxidants. Since it was developed in 2016, it’s been so popular especially with Mamas...
Finding ways to wellness in a busy world October 19, 2019Frankie Apothecary We've been thinking about mental wellbeing and how a focus on work and schedules can have you rushing madly through the day. How many special moments did you find? How many reasons to...
Kiss chapped winter lips goodbye with Lip Calm September 08, 2019Frankie Apothecary We love spring with longer warmer days... but there’s a good chance winter has left a legacy - dry, chapped and wind-worn skin. The delicate skin in the lip area is...
Working for a waste free world July 17, 2019Frankie Apothecary1 comment There is a beautiful saying "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are". We are passionate about reducing waste in the ways that we can.
A warm hello from Georgina - Frankie's new owner! June 01, 2019Frankie Apothecary6 comments Kia Ora, I’m Georgina. I’m excited to introduce myself and my husband Matt as the new owners of this incredible company.
Creator Michele passes on the Frankie Apothecary business May 27, 2019Frankie Apothecary Frankie Apothecary bloomed from Michele Wilson's search for a way to soothe her daughter’s eczema. Now the thriving business has a new - fantastic - owner!
All Natural Kawakawa Balm - What ISN'T it good for? March 26, 2019Frankie Apothecary5 comments Because our Kawakawa Balm is NZ Made and 100% natural, as well as being jam packed with mystical actives like the amazing pain-blocker myrsticin (really!), antiseptic eugenol, antioxidant lignins, minerals and vitamins, this all...
Finding your eczema trigger: Environmental, Food, Clothing or Chemical? January 10, 2019Georgina Elvin Eczema often runs in families – frequently along with asthma and other hyper-reactive illnesses. These ties to family traits identify the genetic link that can play a part in the...
Introducing the science behind our waste-free natural Shampoo & Conditioner Bars October 29, 2018Michele Wilson Find out why our soap free, waste free, cruelty free natural shampoo bars and vanilla scented conditioning bars are so good for your hair. Frankie Apothecary beauty bars are so gentle on...
Summer sun protection with all natural Sunscreen - Rated SPF 50+ September 05, 2018Frankie Apothecary Our NZ made, all natural sunblock is rated SPF 50+ and free from any nasty chemicals. It gives effective sun protection, comes in a lovely glass jar, keeps mosquitos away...
Intuitive Hands Massage Therapist reviews our Kawakawa Body Oil June 23, 2018Michele Wilson We asked the beautiful Maria at Intuitive Hands to try our Kawakawa Body Oil. Michele had a luxurious hot rocks massage, which every woman deserves!
Introducing the Eczema Saviour super bundle for sensitive skin May 19, 2018Michele Wilson We have combined all three amazing products into one skin soothing super bundle! The Eczema Saviour Bundle contains Kawakawa Repair Balm + Kawakawa Body Oil + Colloidal Oat Soak to provide you with all the...
Nourish dry winter skin with our new Kawakawa Oil April 26, 2018Michele Wilson Winter can take its toll on our skin and it’s tempting to just pull on our faithful jeans and worry about it in spring. But our skin is our largest...
Healing Eczema: Why moisturising is key to eczema damaged skin repair February 19, 2018Michele Wilson Finding a moisturiser that did what it claimed proved impossible when my daughter Eva was struggling through extremely dry itchy skin caused by her Eczema. I tried absolutely every product...
Healing Eczema: Stopping the itch February 18, 2018Michele Wilson One of the goals of any eczema sufferer is to relieve and prevent itching. Not only because it is extremely distressing but because scratching the skin can cause the skin to...
Nature Baby Journal: Frankie apothecary natural sunscreen December 27, 2017Michele Wilson We know how hard it can be to keep little ones protected from the sun, especially here in New Zealand where we burn so easily! Baby skin is at least...
Oh Natural - Finding Frankie: Is this New Zealand's best eczema treatment? November 15, 2017Michele Wilson Reaching out to widespread whanau, Michele gathered together threads of precious Rongoá wisdom, and applied this tikanga to create a Kawakawa based remedy for her small child’s severe skin allergies....
Michele talks to Tailor Skincare October 28, 2017Michele Wilson Hi Michele, how did your journey to Frankie Apothecary begin? My 18 month old daughter (now 6) struggled with severe eczema. Our journey in finding what was triggering her eczema was...