In recent years, more and more parents, including myself have been extra careful and conscious about what they use on their child’s skin. When my first son was born, he was diagnosed with mild eczema, which made me more conscious about what I use on his skin. I became more vigilant and looked into the ingredients of a product before purchasing or using them.

Harakeke seems to be one of the latest buzzwords in children’s skincare, and is particularly well known in New Zealand for its soothing & moisturizing benefits.

But what exactly is Harakeke and where does it originate from?

What is Harakeke?

Harakeke is a native New Zealand flax, otherwise known as Phormium tenax, and is renowned in traditional Maori medicine for its use in treating burns, cuts and skin infections.

A cool, clear gel can be harvested from the leaves of the Harakeke plant, which delivers superior hydration. Much like Aloe Vera, this nutrient dense gel also works great to soothe skin while reducing redness. This luxurious botanical moisturiser is also known as ‘’the king of moisturizing ingredients for skin’’.

Benefits of Harakeke in Children’s Skincare

One of the main benefits of Harakeke is to help seal in the natural moisture of our skin while boosting its natural barrier. Harakeke gel is not only naturally hydrating but it also contains beneficial plant sugars called polysaccharide.

Polysaccharides are beneficial for skin repair, skin renewal, fine lines, dry skin and other skin problems that are caused by damage to the skin’s natural protective barrier.

Besides that, having natural astringency and beneficial plant sugars makes Harakeke particularly beneficial for acne-prone skin, providing gentle antimicrobic action to aid in reducing spot-causing bacteria on the body, as well as excess oil.

Tips for Glowing Skin

When your skin is still slightly damp after your shower, rub a nourishing body oil or lotion into the skin to help lock in that moisture and don’t forget areas like your elbows and heels. ecostore’s baby oil and baby moisturiser which contain harakeke, can be used for the whole family!

The Use of Harakeke in ecostore’s Skincare

Harakeke is used in most of ecostore’s skincare products, such as baby care, body wash, and hand wash formulas as a hero ingredient as it is claimed to have an even greater effect on our skin compared to the more commonly known aloe vera.

Their formulation on these products help soothe and hydrate skin without stripping it of its natural protective oils – naturally promoting recovery from environmental damage and skin irritation.

What makes ecostore’s skincare unique?

Besides the use of Harakeke in its skincare products, ecostore skincare is made with respect for the environment. Their skincare, baby care, oral care and other household products are all cruelty free, and made from naturally derived ingredients, selected because they are safer and more sustainable.

Now I bet you’re thinking that their products will smell bland or not have any smell at all, because a number of naturally derived products usually are like that. Well, ecostore’s products do have fragrances and uplifting
scents, but they’re not the synthetic perfume kind that can cause skin problems.

Ecostore’s fragrances are 100% from natural essential oils, which creates a gentle yet uplifting scent that’ll also put you in a good mood when bathing or nurturing your hair and skin. Some of the favourite fragrances in ecostore include:

• organic soothing chamomile
• relaxing lavender essential oil
• fresh orange
• warm ginger
• sweet vanilla
• tropical coconut

‘’I stumbled upon this and I’m not sure where I originally bought it from, but it is probably the best body wash I’ve ever used!! Smells absolutely fantastic and reminds me of being on an island and every single bit of it is natural!! ‘’(Vanilla and coconut body wash – MK)

Other Mother Earth gems that go into their bottle are also from sustainable resources such as jojoba oil, sunflower oil and almond oil. Their ingredients are 95% plant-based and pH-balanced too – so you can use them without worry.

Dermatologically tested by experts, ecostore’s children’s skincare, personal care, baby care and ultra-sensitive range are gentle on delicate and sensitive skin – perfect for pregnant mums, babies, children and the entire family. So if you’re looking for products that will soothe and moisturize your child’s skin and are also environmentally friendly, check out ecostore via www.radiantwholefood.com.my/pages/ecostore