The Science Behind Your Skin’s Glow

At Āhua, we use real, bioavailable ingredients that work in harmony with your skin. Grounded in nature and supported by science, our formulations deliver visible, lasting results.

The Science Behind Tallow

Tallow’s unique fatty acid profile closely mirrors human skin, making it highly biocompatible. Studies show that grass-fed tallow can increase skin hydration by up to 47% within hours of application and support the skin barrier by reducing water loss.[¹][²] Rich in vitamins A, D, E & K, it nourishes and protects while letting the skin breathe — a balance few synthetic moisturisers achieve.

Not all tallow is created equal. Our tallow comes from organic, grass-fed cattle, ensuring purity and safety — free from pesticides or heavy metal residues sometimes found in conventionally sourced fats.[³][⁴] Our tallow is sourced from local, regenerative New Zealand farms so every jar of Magic Skin Butter delivers clean, nutrient-rich skincare you can trust — pure from the land, to your skin.

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The Botanicals & their Superpowers

  • Sea Buckthorn Halo Skin Oil

    Sea Buckthorn

    Hippophae rhamnoides
    Loaded with Vitamin C, E, and omega-7; promotes skin regeneration, elasticity, and deep hydration.
    Reference: Lipids in Health and Disease, 2017

  • Aloe Vera Magic Skin Butter

    Aloe Vera

    Aloe Barbadensis
    Hydrates, calms inflammation, stimulates fibroblast activity, and supports wound healing.
    Reference: Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2008

  • Roman Chamomile Magic Skin Butter

    Roman Chamomile

    Chamaemelum nobile
    Anti-inflammatory; calms irritated, sensitive skin due to high levels of apigenin and chamazulene.
    Reference: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2010

  • Jojoba Magic Skin Butter Halo Skin Oil

    Jojoba

    Simmondsia Chinensis
    Mimics human sebum; regulates oil production, deeply moisturises, and protects the skin barrier.
    Reference: International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018

  • Castor Oil Halo Skin Oil Magic Skin Butter

    Castor Plant

    Ricinus communis
    Rich in ricinoleic acid; promotes wound healing, hydrates, and softens rough, dry skin.
    Reference: International Journal of Toxicology, 2007

  • Cedarwood Magic Skin Butter

    Cedarwood

    Cedrus atlantica
    Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial; helps clarify blemish-prone skin and balance oil production.
    Reference: Alternative Medicine Review, 2003

  • Melissa (Lemon Balm)

    Melissa (Lemon Balm)

    Melissa officinalis
    High in flavonoids and rosmarinic acid; calms irritation, brightens skin, and offers antioxidant protection.
    Reference: Phytotherapy Research, 2008

  • Sandalwood

    Sandalwood

    Santalum album
    Soothes inflammation, improves elasticity, and reduces hyperpigmentation through natural alpha-santalol.
    Reference: Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2017

  • Lavender

    Lavender

    Lavandula angustifolia
    Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and calming; promotes faster skin healing.
    Reference: Evidence-Based Alternative Medicine, 2013

  • Cacay Halo Skin Oil

    Cacay

    Caryodendron orinocense
    Rich natural retinol (Vitamin A) and Vitamin E; stimulates collagen production, smooths fine lines.
    Reference: Molecules Journal, 2017

  • Bakuchiol Halo Skin Oil

    Bakuchiol

    Psoralea Corylifolia
    A plant-derived meroterpene that mimics retinol’s effects—stimulating collagen, reducing fine lines and pigmentation, while offering strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits and a gentler tolerance on sensitive skin.
    Reference: link.springer.com+2jddonline.com+2

  • Calendula

    Calendula

    Calendula officinalis
    Known for its flavonoids and triterpenoids, calendula exhibits anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties, helping soothe irritated or damaged skin.
    (Reference: PubMed Central)

  • Camellia Halo Skin Oil

    Camellia

    Camellia Oleifera
    Rich in oleic acid and antioxidants, camellia oil deeply nourishes, penetrates well, and supports skin softness and elasticity.
    (Reference: PubMed Central)

  • evening primrose magic skin butter

    Evening Primrose

    Oenothera Biennis
    High in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), this oil helps support barrier function, reduce skin dryness, and calm inflammation in atopic skin.
    (Reference: PubMed Central+1)

  • Frankincense Magic Skin Butter

    Frankincense

    Boswellia Serrata
    Rich in boswellic acids and terpenes, frankincense exhibits anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects that helps support skin tone and reduce redness.
    (Reference: PubMed Central+1)

  • Geranium Halo Skin Oil

    Geranium

    Pelargonium Graveolens
    Geranium essential oil has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, helping to balance skin tone and reduce redness. (Reference: PubMed Central+1)

  • Kawakawa Magic Skin Butter

    Kawakawa

    Piper Excelsum
    With a diverse phytochemical profile including flavonoids, phenylpropanoids, and amides, kawakawa has demonstrated anti-inflammatory potential and is traditionally used to soothe eczema, bites, and skin irritation.
    Reference: PubMed Central+1

  • licorice Root magic skin butter

    Licorice Root

    Glycyrrhiza Glabra
    Glycyrrhizin and glabridin in licorice root provide anti-inflammatory, brightening, and soothing effects—helping to calm redness and even skin tone.
    Reference: PubMed Central

  • mango butter magic skin

    Mango Butter

    Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

    Mango butter is rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants that strengthen the skin barrier and support elasticity. Naturally high in vitamins A, C, and E, it helps neutralise free radicals, stimulate collagen production, and improve moisture retention. Its lightweight, non-comedogenic texture deeply hydrates without clogging pores, leaving skin soft, supple, and protected from environmental stressors.

    Reference: Sharma, V. et al. Formulation and Evaluation of Exotic Fat Based Cosmeceuticals. PMC2792546.

  • Manuka oil Magic Skin Butter

    Mānuka Oil

    Leptospermum scoparium
    A triketone-rich essential oil with potent antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory activity that supports wound healing, calms irritation, and helps protect skin from UV-induced damage.
    Reference:incidecoder.com+3PMC+3

  • marshmallow root magic skin butter

    Marshmallow Root

    Althaea Officinalis
    Rich in mucilage, marshmallow root soothes, hydrates, and protects irritated skin by forming a gentle film over the surface.
    Reference: Trulux

  • Olive Squalane

    Olive Squalane

    Olea Europaea
    As a skin-identical emollient, squalane deeply hydrates, reduces transepidermal water loss, and acts as an antioxidant.
    Reference: PubMed Central

  • Palmarosa

    Palmarosa

    Cymbopogon martinii
    With its high geraniol content, palmarosa oil can balance sebum production while offering mild antimicrobial and soothing effects.
    Reference: PubMed Central

  • Rosehip Halo Skin Oil

    Rosehip

    Rosa Canina
    Full of vitamin A (retinoids) and essential fatty acids, rosehip supports skin regeneration, improves texture, and helps reduce the appearance of scars and pigmentation.
    Reference: PubMed Central

  • Shea Butter Magic Skin Butter

    Shea Butter

    Vitellaria Paradoxa
    Packed with vitamins A & E, fatty acids, and phytosterols, shea butter helps deeply moisturise, protect, and support skin barrier repair in dry or compromised skin.
    Reference:     Scribd

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    Vetiver

    Chrysopogon zizanioides
    Vetiver essential oil contains sesquiterpenes which may help support skin regeneration, tone, and calmness, especially in mature or stressed skin.
    Reference: PubMed Central