the herb farm

the herb farm The Herb Farm handcrafts fresh herbal skincare & healthcare products on-site in New Zealand.
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the herb farm manufactures 100% natural skincare & healthcare products on-site in the Manawatu. the herb farm is also a destination for locals and tourists with 2 acres of themed gardens, retail shop, cafe, seminar room and is a venue for weddings.

Did you know that a cream cleanser works differently to a foaming cleanser?! Rather than removing oil, it's designed to...
04/08/2026

Did you know that a cream cleanser works differently to a foaming cleanser?! Rather than removing oil, it's designed to dissolve makeup, sunscreen and daily build-up while helping support your skin barrier 🫗

For the best results, apply it to a dry face with dry hands. This gives the oils in the cleanser time to break down impurities before adding water.

Massage gently for around 60 seconds, then rinse with lukewarm water. After cleansing, your skin should feel clean, soft and comfortable. Not tight or squeaky 🐭

It's mythbusting time! Can you shrink your pores?! 🤔Short answer: no ... but here's what's actually going on! 😵‍💫Pore si...
03/08/2026

It's mythbusting time! Can you shrink your pores?! 🤔

Short answer: no ... but here's what's actually going on! 😵‍💫

Pore size is largely genetic. No serum, steam, or cold water will permanently alter their size. What you can do is make them less noticeable.

Pores appear larger when clogged with sebum and dead skin cells, or when the surrounding skin has lost elasticity. Regular gentle cleansing keeps them clear, and ingredients like hempseed and rosehip oil help support skin elasticity over time 😁

Consistent sun protection also matters more than most people realise. UV damage is one of the biggest contributors to enlarged-looking pores, so enjoy time in the sun but make use of the shade too ☀️

The takeaway: gentle, regular cleansing and good sun habits will do more for your
pores than any product promising to shrink them.

During menopause, oestrogen levels drop, and one of the places that shows up most noticeably is the skin. It becomes dri...
02/08/2026

During menopause, oestrogen levels drop, and one of the places that shows up most noticeably is the skin. It becomes drier, more reactive, more prone to redness and sensitivity 😫

Borage is one of the richest plant sources of GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), an omega-6 fatty acid the body uses to produce anti-inflammatory compounds. When the skin is low in GLA, its barrier function weakens and redness becomes harder to manage. Restoring it topically helps calm that response and support the skin's ability to hold onto moisture 💦

We use borage oil in our MenoSupport Night Cream for this reason. It works overnight when the skin is most receptive to calm, replenish and restore.

Your skin is often the first place you'll notice something is off internally, and the gut is frequently at the root of i...
01/08/2026

Your skin is often the first place you'll notice something is off internally, and the gut is frequently at the root of it 🤔

When the gut lining is compromised, inflammatory signals can travel through the bloodstream and show up on the skin as redness, breakouts, or sensitivity.

So how do we support it?

It is a complex and individual process, but one of the most important starting points is feeding your beneficial bacteria well. Research suggests we need at least 30 different plant varieties per week to adequately nourish the range of bacteria living in the gut. That includes vegetables, fruits, legumes, wholegrains, nuts, seeds, herbs and spices, so it adds up more quickly than you might think 😁

Topical skincare matters, but if your skin keeps telling you something ... it may be worth listening from the inside out.

A lovely review of Indie + Mae’s new Reset Skincare Collection 💚Created to bring a little more calm and care to your dai...
31/07/2026

A lovely review of Indie + Mae’s new Reset Skincare Collection 💚

Created to bring a little more calm and care to your daily routine, the Reset Collection pairs simple rituals with thoughtful, natural formulations that feel good to use.

A reminder that Indie + Mae is The Herb Farm’s sister brand. Every product is made with 100% natural ingredients and manufactured onsite by our team here in Ashhurst, New Zealand, with the same care, knowledge and respect for nature that guides everything we do.

https://www.herbfarm.co.nz/collections/indie-mae-skincare/products/indie-mae-skincare-system

30/07/2026

Hydration at its best 💦

Lets deep dive into the active compounds in gotu kola that work as dermatological agents 🤓 These are called triterpenes,...
29/07/2026

Lets deep dive into the active compounds in gotu kola that work as dermatological agents 🤓

These are called triterpenes, specifically asiaticoside and madecassoside. In skincare, they have quite specific actions - they stimulate collagen synthesis and support repair of the skin's connective tissue. They're also calming, making gotu kola particularly useful for skin that's sensitised or recovering.

It's one of the reasons we include it in our Overnight Face Mask. While you sleep and your skin is already in repair mode, those triterpenes get to work, supporting renewal, firming and soothing all at once 😴

28/07/2026

For over 33 years, The Herb Farm has been perfecting the art of herbal alchemy 🌿

By combining time-honoured herbal wisdom with expert formulation, we create multi award-winning natural skincare that is as good for your skin as it is for the environment 🏆🌱

Thoughtfully made in New Zealand, with nature at the heart of every product 💚

Did you know, that what categorises a herb in the medical herbalist world is quite different than the botanical world 🤯 ...
27/07/2026

Did you know, that what categorises a herb in the medical herbalist world is quite different than the botanical world 🤯

Botanically, a herb is a plant without a woody stem. Soft, green, dies back in winter. But in the world of herbal medicine, the definition stretches further: any plant valued for its medicinal or healing properties ❤️‍🩹

That's why rosemary and lavender still sit comfortably in the herb category, even though a botanist might classify them differently. And it's why a herbalist will call cinnamon a herb, because despite being a spice, its medicinal properties are well documented and widely used 🤓

During perimenopause, when the rest of the world is winding down, your body can sometimes feel like it's doing the oppos...
26/07/2026

During perimenopause, when the rest of the world is winding down, your body can sometimes feel like it's doing the opposite. Night sweats. Restless sleep. Feeling too warm to get comfortable 🥵

Our MenoSupport range has been thoughtfully created to help support you through this stage of life, naturally. From cooling relief during the day to nourishing overnight care, each product is designed to help you feel more comfortable, supported and like yourself again 🥰

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Pahiatua

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

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(06) 326 8633

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