Which Kawakawa Oil is right for your routine?
Both oils are made with New Zealand botanicals, but they differ in texture, ingredient profile and intended use. Use the comparison below to decide which one best suits your routine.
Kawakawa Oil Comparison
| Skin focus | Skin Barrier Body Oil | Skin Support Body Oil |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | A body oil for dry skin and everyday use after bathing. | A minimal, fragrance‑free oil for dry, sensitive or easily irritated skin. |
| Best suited for | Dry or tight‑feeling skin, especially after bathing or showering. | Face and body, when you prefer a light oil with a minimal ingredient blend. |
| Ingredient profile | A triple botanical infusion with sunflower oil, borage seed oil and castor oil. | High‑linoleic New Zealand sunflower oil infused with Kawakawa, Mānuka and Calendula. |
| Texture & finish | Silky and easy to spread, with a comfortable finish. | Light, fluid and easy to smooth over face or body. |
| Aroma profile | No added fragrance or essential oils. Faintly earthy and softly sweet from the botanical infusion. | No added fragrance, essential oils or vanilla. Faintly earthy and softly sweet, with gentle honey‑like notes from the Kawakawa, Mānuka and Calendula infusion. |
| Application zone | For use over larger areas of the body. | For face and body. It can also be used for massage. |
Using both oils: Keep both on hand if you like to choose between the Skin Barrier Body Oil and Skin Support Body Oil based on the area of skin and the texture you prefer that day.
Skin Barrier Body Oil
Primary purpose
A body oil for dry skin and everyday use after bathing.
Texture & finish
- Light and silky on the skin.
- Smooths on easily and does not leave a heavy feel.
Ingredient profile
- Triple botanical infusion: Kawakawa and Mānuka are infused first, then the oil is infused again with Calendula.
- Oil blend: A New Zealand sunflower oil base blended with borage seed oil and castor oil.
- No added fragrance: No added fragrance, essential oils or vanilla.
Skin Barrier Body Oil ingredient list
- Kawakawa, Mānuka & Calendula Infused Sunflower Oil (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil**, Macropiper Excelsum Leaf Extract, Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract)
- Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis Seed Oil**^)
- Borage Oil (Borago Officinalis Seed Oil**)
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
** Organic | ^ Cold Pressed
Skin Support Body Oil
Primary purpose
A minimal, fragrance‑free oil for dry, sensitive or easily irritated skin.
Texture & finish
- Light and fluid on the skin.
- Smooths on easily and does not leave a heavy feel.
Ingredient profile
- Triple botanical infusion: Kawakawa and Mānuka are infused first, then the sunflower oil is infused again with Calendula.
- High‑linoleic sunflower oil: Made with New Zealand high‑linoleic sunflower oil for a light, smooth feel on skin.
- No added fragrance: No added fragrance, essential oils or vanilla.
Skin Support Body Oil ingredient list
- Kawakawa, Mānuka & Calendula Infused Sunflower Oil (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil**, Macropiper Excelsum Leaf Extract, Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract)
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
** Organic | ^ Cold Pressed
In short: Choose Skin Barrier Body Oil if you prefer a formula with sunflower oil, borage oil and castor oil. Choose Skin Support Body Oil if you prefer a minimal, fragrance‑free high‑linoleic sunflower oil blend. Visit each product page for full ingredient details, directions and storage information.