About Us
We believe that true skin health is a journey of balance. At Nature Skin Edit, we move beyond surface-level treatments to focus on the long-term vitality of your skin. Understanding how the environment, lifestyle and time can effect the skin, and their influence on overall body system function.
Our commitment to natural skincare means every treatment is designed to nurture, not overwhelm. By integrating natural science backed skincare thoughtfully curated skin treatments that work beneath the surface to gently restore, and strengthen the skin, while encouraging circulation, release, and a more lifted, radiant look. We create a sanctuary where your skin and body can breathe and regenerate.
About the
Founder of
Nature Skin Edit
Karen Wharerau-Young is the founder of Nature Skin Edit, born and raised in Ahipara in the Far North of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Currently based in Auckland, she is a devoted wife and mother of three, bringing a deeply nurturing presence into every aspect of her work.
With a natural passion for caring for others, Karen has always been drawn to the connection between nature, the body, and overall wellbeing.
Her fascination with biology and the body’s natural functions shapes her approach to skin therapy—looking beyond the surface to support true skin health.
Through Nature Skin Edit, Karen combines her love of natural skincare, healthy living, and thoughtful, whole-body approaches to guide clients on their skin wellness journey, creating treatments that restore balance, support the body, and leave clients feeling cared for from the inside out.
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Manuka Honey
For hundreds of years, manuka honey been revered by Māori for its healing properties. Unique to New Zealand, this world-famous superfood contains a wellspring of qualities that benefit health and skin. Manuka honey hydrates, moisturises, nourishes, rejuvenates, and restores skin’s natural glow. It is not like other honeys. Manuka honey is globally researched for its potential antibacterial, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties– making it an essential cruelty-free skincare ingredient to promote healthy-looking skin.
We source only the purest botanical extracts and minerals to nourish your skin from the inside out.
Antipodes Skincare
New Zealand Made
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Vinanza Grape
Scientists discovered that the seeds of sauvignon blanc grapes grown on New Zealand’s world-renowned Marlborough vineyards have up to double the levels of polyphenolic antioxidants of grapes grown anywhere else in the world. Antioxidants are essential skincare ingredients to help counter free radical damage caused by pollution and UV exposure.
Carefully sourced from sustainable, pollution-free vineyards, these grape seeds along with other New Zealand-grown superfruit such as kiwi, boysenberries and blackcurrants, come together in the revolutionary Vinanza® range.
This range has been proven to help improve elasticity and firmness in the skin, reduce redness and inflammation, brighten skin, fade age spots, and reduce free radicals that can damage your skin’s surface.*
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Harakeke
Harakeke is a native New Zealand flax plant used for many traditional Maori purposes. Such as medicine, food, weaving, and construction. It also, symbolises family unity.
Harakeke helps to hydrate, balance and soothe the skin.
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Kawakawa
Kawakawa is a native New Zealand plant traditionally used by Maori for its powerful skin healing and repairing properties.
Provides antioxidant protection, anti-inflammatory properties, skin barrier repair and helps to balance and calm the skin.