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Akaia Blends utilises natural, organic and science-backed active ingredients to craft gentle skincare products in Gisborne, New Zealand.
And the cost isn’t just an off week for your skin ⤵
Your results are delayed. Skin needs weeks of the same steps to actually show what it can do. Skip a few days here and there, and you’re always resetting the clock instead of moving forward.
Your trust in what’s working. When your routine’s inconsistent, you can’t actually tell what’s helping and what isn’t. So the good products get blamed along with the bad ones.
Your energy. Falling off a routine and starting again takes more effort than just doing the simple version daily. The restart is always harder than the maintenance.
Your skin’s stability. A barrier that’s supported some days and neglected others never quite settles. It’s the difference between calm skin and skin that’s always a little unpredictable.
Being inconsistent isn’t a discipline problem, it can be a sign your routine was never simple enough to actually stick to.
That’s exactly why Akaia is built the way it is - a few barrier-safe, fragrance-free steps that are easy enough to actually keep up with, not something to fall off after a busy week. A simple enough routine doesn’t ask much of you on the hard days. 💜🌱
15/07/2026
Saving this one as my actual plan for July, and yes, I’m sticking to it too!
Mine’s checking in on stress before I check my skin. Half the “bad skin days” I used to chase products for were really just my body asking me to slow down.
Tell me your one non-negotiable IN for July - I’ll be pinching the best ones 🤍💜
15/06/2026
The Mid-Year Sale is now on!! 💛
30% off everything sitewide.
Your sign to finally restock the things your skin has been missing.
Use code MIDYEAR30 at checkout.
Shop the link in bio. 🌱
04/06/2026
Most people blame their products for skin that won’t settle. Sometimes that’s true. But often it’s the same handful of habits running quietly underneath and no product can outwork those.
Save this one. 💜
28/05/2026
Back in 2021 I did something that felt very big for a brand still finding its feet.
I had the opportunity to be part of Australias Retreat Yourself Boxes. I ended up choosing the Balance & Glow Face oil to go in the box. It was the first product I ever launched, the one that started everything, and suddenly I had 2,000 of them that needed to be made, labeled, packaged, and shipped to Australia.
By hand. By me. Over several months. Alongside everything else that comes with running a business on your own.
I remember being nervous the whole time. I’d never shipped that kind of volume across to Australia before. I worried they’d break. I worried they’d get lost and that would of been a huge cost to me. I just kept going anyway.
When the boxes landed and the tags started rolling in, women all over Victoria, Queensland, NSW, WA opening their boxes and trying Akaia for the first time. It felt like proof of something. That this little brand from Gisborne actually had a place in the world.
96% of those women said they’d recommend Akaia to a friend. 80% said they’d buy again. Some of them still do, popping back to reorder that same oil years later, nothing else, just quietly loyal.
I’m glad I said yes. I’m glad I did the work. Every time another business chooses to collaborate with Akaia it’s a reminder that what we’re building here means something.
And honestly…if you don’t try, you can’t win. 💜🤍
Dry, dull skin often isn’t just about moisture, it’s about nourishment.
When skin lacks essential nutrients and lipids, it can start to look tired, flat, and lose its natural glow.
That’s where nourishing plant oils can help.
Balance & Glow Face Oil is formulated with nutrient-rich oils like organic rosehip, organic jojoba and cold pressed sweet almond to help support the skin barrier, soften dry skin and restore natural radiance.
Sometimes a few nourishing drops really can make all the difference. 🌱🤍
Follow along for more simple skincare tips for calm, healthy skin.
If you have sensitive skin, you probably know the struggle.
Trying new products and hoping they’ll help… only to end up with more irritation, breakouts, or redness.
That’s exactly why I created Akaia, to bring together gentle, effective formulations that actually support sensitive skin.
Hearing stories like this one means a lot to me.
It’s why Akaia exists. To help people feel a little more comfortable and confident in their skin.
If your routine is running low, or you’ve been wanting to try Akaia for yourself, Akaia Restock Week is on right now with 30 % off sitewide for a few more days.
A lovely moment to restock (or begin) your calm‑skin routine. 🤍
25/03/2026
Akaia Restock Week is now live ✨
30% off everything sitewide.
If your cleanser, serum or moisturiser is running low, this is a lovely moment to restock your calm‑skin staples.
And if you’ve been curious about Akaia but weren’t sure where to begin, start simple — with the everyday essentials so many of you already love.
Sensitive skin doesn’t need complicated routines.
Just calm, barrier‑supportive skincare that helps your skin feel settled again.
Code: RESTOCK30
Ends: Wednesday 1 April
25/03/2026
There’s a trend going around called “Clocked In vs Clocked Out” and it felt like the perfect way to show a little life behind Akaia.
Running a business isn’t easy. Finding balance isn’t either.
Clocked In looks like formulating products, filling jars, labelling batches, packing orders, posting on social media, writing marketing emails and replying to every message that comes through. 🩷
It’s slow, careful work, and every product that leaves here is made with intention and care.
But Clocked Out matters too.
Coffee with friends.
Beach walks.
Good food.
Moving my body.
Moments that refill the cup.
Akaia has always been about balance. Not just for skin, but for life too.
Because when we slow down and take care of ourselves, our skin usually thanks us for it.
Are you feeling more clocked in or clocked out lately? 🤍
08/02/2026
Not the busiest market we’ve had, but still grateful for everyone that stopped by 💓 and it was good to see the sunshine ☀️ thank you!
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