Plain-English guides to natural skincare
What "natural" does and does not promise, how to read a botanical ingredient list, which oils suit which skin, and how to track down what your skin is reacting to. No products sold, no affiliate links.
Te Mana Skincare was a New Zealand natural skincare brand that traded at this address. The business is no longer operating and the domain later became available. This site is now an independent educational resource with no affiliation to the original brand or its founders, and it does not sell or represent their products. More about this.
Guides
"Natural" Does Not Mean Gentle
Why plant-derived ingredients cause a large share of cosmetic allergies, and how to judge a botanical product properly.
Reading a Natural Skincare Label
INCI names, the 1% line, and which certifications carry actual requirements.
Face Oils: What They Do and Who They Suit
How occlusives and emollients actually work, which oils are comedogenic, and why oil is not a moisturiser on its own.
Sensitive Skin and Fragrance
How to tell irritation from allergy, why "unscented" is not the same as fragrance-free, and how to find the culprit.