Botanicals & Herbs

IMPORTANT NOTICE ON INTERNATIONAL BOTANICAL SHIPMENTS: Due to Quarantine restrictions, New Zealand does NOT allow many botanical items (or MILK POWDER) to be imported without inspection – and often fumigation (which can be costly). It is up to the individual to ensure you are able to import goods ordered without added cost.

Activated Charcoal Natural, black colourant. Our activated charcoal powder comes from bamboo wood (a renewable resource). It is produced by a high temperature steam activation process and is used in pharmaceutical and the food industries. more information/order details priced from: AUD 3.50

Alkanet Root Powder A natural botanical powder ready for infusion in oil. See our Recipes page for infusion instructions. Powdered alkanet root can be used as a soap dye and will colour red/blue/mauve depending on the pH. more information/order details priced from: AUD 9.50

Bamboo Powder Our Bamboo Exfoliating Extract is obtained from the bamboo tabashi stems collected in the form of an exudate (a thick liquid) which crystallises at room temperature. This powder makes a mild exfoliant suitable for sensitive skin and for use on the face. more information/order details priced from: AUD 8.00

Liquid Stevia Drops Now Organic Natural Sweetener. Stevia (Sweet Honey Leaf) is a perennial herb native to Paraguay that is a known for its sweetness. More than 300 times sweeter than sugar, Stevia has been used for a sweetener and flavour enhancer for centuries. It also has a long history in Brazilian h... more information/order details priced from: AUD 9.50

Madder Root, Powder Madder Root is the best natural red dye to use for soap and fabrics. The depth and strength of red will vary from palest pink, to rosy pink to a deep earthy red depending on the amount used. The powdered root is the easiest to use in soap because you will achieve consistent results. more information/order details priced from: AUD 10.50

Olive Leaf Powder Olive Leaf Powder can be used as a natural colourant, and may also be added to your soaps for its astringent and antiseptic properties, bringing peace to your skin. You can add this powder directly to your soap or infusing in your oil for a speckle free look. more information/order details priced from: AUD 5.50

Saffron Powder Saffron Powder is a colour that is processed from the dried stamens of the plant Crocus sativus. The plant material is very potent in colour, fragrant, and very expensive. This is not First Grade Saffron and is therefore more economically priced for hand made soap making. more information/order details priced from: AUD 8.00

Sandalwood Powder Gorgeously fragrant fine ground Sandalwood Powder. Used for incense and can be used as a fixature for Pot Pourri. more information/order details priced from: AUD 5.50

Stand Up Pouch, Medium Our clear Stand Up Pouches are excellent for so many packaging conundrums! They are heat sealable with your iron set on a “low” setting (or an impulse sealer) and have a zip lock seal. Suitable for Bath Salts, Bath Milks, Bath & Foot Soaks, Mud packs, Masques, Herbal teas for Bath and drin... more information/order details priced from: AUD 5.50

Walnut Shell, Ground Naturally Scrubby! Ground Walnut Shell is ideal for use in Facial, Body and Foot Scrubs. Can be added to a pre-made moisturiser base, or used in dry face blends combined with or without Clays and Spa minerals. more information/order details priced from: AUD 7.50