The Frankie Apothecary Journal

If you've purchased our zero waste Kawakawa Cleansing Bars and noticed the colour differs slightly; or you've purchased Frankie Kawakawa Balm and noticed the consistency is slightly different to the last jar - then...

Sunscreen application is an act of love, and crucial for the long term health of children growing up in New Zealand under an ozone hole. It's not always the easiest...

Kawakawa leaves contain the amazing bioactive Myristicin, which is anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, hepatoprotective (prevents damage to the liver), psychoactive - and anticholinergic, meaning that it blocks certain nerve impulses, like the pain of eczema irritation.

We're glad you asked!  One thing we're grateful for at Frankie is you, our amazing customers, and our subscription service is one way for us to say ngā mihi nui/thank you...

Never mind the boogie monster - if your whānau is dealing with eczema, your kids probably have bigger worries at night time!  Eczema is notorious for flaring up at night...

When you begin to seek more understanding about why Matariki is a special time of year in Aotearoa, it can often begin a journey to understand the Maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar, where Matariki...

This year, judges from the UK, USA, and Australia selected Frankie Apothecary in six different categories of The Beauty Shortlist's special Mama & Baby Awards 2023. Best of all, we...

Winter is hard on skin, especially if you have a vulnerability to eczema, dermatitis, or dry chapped skin. Regardless of if you have normal skin and just want to ensure...

If eczema is affecting your household, whether it’s you or your little ones living with dry, irritated skin, it can be such a struggle. One itchy child can mean broken sleep for...

Wow, we are absolutely delighted to add four new Beauty Awards to our list in 2023! With three Editor's Choice Awards and a special category Winner, we are incredibly proud...

Caring for your baby is time consuming and tiring (okay, exhausting!), but it's also some of the most meaningful work you will ever do. We are here to help you take great...

We're a little bit in love with Kawakawa ... okay, a LOT in love with Kawakawa! That unique fragrance, the appealing heart shaped leaves, and most of all, the amazing natural...

What if every last drop of moisturiser effortlessly slipped out of the bottle thanks to a frictionless coating? Talk about no waste! Or if packaging was virtual? So, beauty products...

Summer can be tricky to navigate if you or your children have eczema. We've combined our handy tips for how to minimise eczema iiritation this summer.

It’s the single most important product for protecting your skin, age-proofing and reducing your risk of skin cancer, but ironically, sunscreens are often loaded with some of the worst offending...

Frankie Apothecary are delighted to announce our Win for Best Use of Indigenous Ingredients in the Best of Natural Awards 2022.

When I rolled up to the community kapa haka group at my daughter's school, I didn't want to be the un-co one who constantly got the actions wrong. From my...

This beautiful natural body oil limited-edition blend with extra 'spice' is a skin soothing superstar with an extra protective boost thanks to Horopito's powerful anti-fungal properties, which have been used traditionally and also...

A streaming nose is a common symptom of Omicron and many flu's, and it doesn't take many boxes of tissues to inflame the sensitive skin beneath your nostrils. Kawakawa Balm to...

We have such fond childhood memories of inhaling the soothing scent of eucalyptus as mum gently smoothed on a chest rub to help us breathe through a winter cold. This winter, we’re lovingly...

This beautiful time of Matariki, with its bittersweet combination of maumahara (remembering) and new beginnings can sometimes evoke a lot of emotions. Missing those we loved and lost, cherishing treasured memories,...

If you know psoriasis, you know the tell-tale red lumps that appear before patches of scaly dry skin spread and skin becomes sensitive, itchy and may crack and bleed. If...

Do you find the worst eczema flare ups happen in summer? Read on! We'll cover a range of causes for summer eczema issues, and explain how to minimise eczema flare ups...

'Slip slop slap wrap' is a great reminder to slip on your shades, slop on your sunscreen slap on a hat and wrap up in a shirt... but the reality is...

Enter Bakuchiol, the antiaging skin care star for sensitive skin. Plant-based superstar Bakuchiol is a gentle retinol alternative that delivers all the glow and anti-aging skin care goodness of retinol - without...

Ways to help care for eczema in babies. Learn triggers that can cause baby eczema to flare up, and natural products for treatment of baby eczema. From Kawakawa Balm to...

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...

In midwinter, the beautiful star cluster known as Matariki appears in New Zealand skies, signaling the beginning of the Māori New Year.

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...

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...