Name: Pink Balm: Restoring Skin Balm - Kawakawa & Kanuka
Brand: Finishya
Price: 30.00 NZD
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Close-up of the Finishya Pink Balm lid, highlighting the restoring skin balm formula with kawakawa and kanuka for sensitive skin.

Pink Balm: Restoring Skin Balm - Kawakawa & Kanuka

$30.00 NZD

Pink Balm: Restoring Skin Balm - Kawakawa & Kanuka

$30.00 NZD

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Gentle Formula

Vegan & Cruelty Free

Some skin needs a little more than a regular moisturiser. Dry patches that linger. Spots that flare up. Skin that's been through something and needs time to settle. The Pink Balm is a vegan restoring skin balm made in NZ for sensitive skin - formulated with kawakawa and kanuka, two native NZ botanicals with a long history of use for skin comfort, alongside calendula, arnica, and shea butter. It's the kind of balm you reach for when your skin needs something more targeted and intentional than your everyday routine.

Handcrafted in small batches in Dunedin, this cruelty-free formula is versatile enough for daily use and targeted enough to apply where your skin needs it most. The texture is firm in the tin and melts into a rich, breathable layer on skin - absorbs without clogging, protects without heaviness. 100% vegan and cruelty-free, made with the same care as everything else in the Finishya range.

Kawakawa and kanuka: Two native NZ botanicals used in rongoā Māori for centuries - both known for their skin-calming and restorative properties. Kanuka's lighter molecules penetrate skin easily, making it particularly effective in a topical balm.
Multi-purpose and versatile: Dry patches, irritated areas, blemish-prone spots, daily barrier protection - this one balm does a lot of different jobs well.
Rich but breathable: Melts into skin rather than sitting on top - protective without feeling heavy or occlusive.

100% vegan and cruelty-free, made in small batches in Dunedin. The balm your skin will thank you for reaching for first.

• Scent: Soft herbal and botanical - lavender barely there, calming rather than prominent

• Texture: Firm balm that melts into a rich, breathable layer on skin

• Best for: Dry patches, irritated skin, blemish-prone areas, daily barrier protection

• Key benefit: Kawakawa and kanuka - native NZ botanicals known for skin-calming properties

• Ethics: 100% vegan and cruelty-free - always

• Made: Small batch, handcrafted in Dunedin, New Zealand

• Size: 30g - aluminium tin

• Skin type: Sensitive, dry, reactive, and blemish-prone skin

Every ingredient is chosen for what it does - not how it sounds.

• Kawakawa Infused Oil: A native NZ botanical used in rongoā Māori for centuries for skin conditions and inflammation. Contains over 60 active compounds including pellitorine - an analgesic compound - and myristicin, which supports the body's anti-inflammatory response. One of our favourite NZ botanicals for sensitive skin.

• Kanuka Oil: A native NZ tea tree species with well-documented anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Kanuka has lighter molecules than manuka, which means it penetrates skin easily and effectively. Used traditionally in rongoā Māori for skin conditions, and the subject of the first clinical trial showing its effectiveness as a skin emollient.

• Calendula Oil: A gentle, skin-soothing botanical known for its calming properties. Particularly well-suited to sensitive and reactive skin - adds a layer of comfort to the formula.

• Arnica Oil: A flowering herb with a long history of traditional use for skin comfort and recovery. Contains helenalin - a compound with anti-inflammatory properties - traditionally used to support stressed or fragile skin areas.

• Shea Butter: Deeply nourishing and conditioning. Gives the balm its rich, protective texture and helps the skin retain moisture while the active botanicals do their work.

• Vitamin E: Conditions and protects. Supports the skin while the balm absorbs and helps maintain skin comfort throughout the day.

Full Ingredients: Butyspermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil (and) Macropiper Excelsum (Kawakawa) Leaf Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Arnica Montana (Arnica) Oil, Kunzea Ericoides (Kanuka) Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, , Tocopherol (Vitamin E).

1. Dry or irritated areas: Apply a generous layer to dry, tight, or irritated skin. Warm a small amount between your fingertips first - the balm melts and spreads more easily.

2. Targeted spot care: After cleansing, dab a small amount directly onto blemish-prone or stressed areas. A little goes a long way with this one.

3. Daily barrier protection: Apply to hands, exposed skin, or any area heading into wind or cold. The balm creates a protective layer that helps shield skin from environmental stress.

Pro Tip: Apply a slightly thicker layer to dry or stressed areas before bed and let it work overnight. This is when the skin does most of its recovery work - and the balm has time to really absorb and support that process.

Suitable for daily use on sensitive skin. Vegan and cruelty-free, made in small batches in New Zealand.

FAQS

Questions about this product.

Both are native NZ botanicals with centuries of use in rongoā Māori for skin conditions. Kawakawa contains over 60 active compounds - including pellitorine, which has analgesic properties, and myristicin, which supports the body's anti-inflammatory response. Kanuka has well-documented anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, and its lighter molecules penetrate skin more easily than most botanical oils. The first clinical trial on kanuka oil showed significant improvement in eczema symptoms when used as part of an emollient routine - without any serious adverse effects.
Yes - sensitive skin is our starting point for every Finishya formula. The Pink Balm is specifically formulated for skin that needs targeted, gentle care. That said, it does contain active botanical oils including kanuka and lavender, so if your skin is particularly reactive we'd always recommend patch testing on a small area first before applying more widely.
Yes - many people use it as a targeted facial balm for dry patches, blemish-prone areas, and irritated spots. Because it's a concentrated balm rather than a light moisturiser, a little goes a long way on the face. Apply sparingly and warm between fingertips before dabbing onto the skin. Patch test first if your facial skin is particularly reactive.
All three are vegan balms made in small batches in Dunedin - but they're formulated for very different needs. The Pink Balm is a restoring skin balm - kawakawa and kanuka for dry, irritated, and stressed skin. The Blue Balm is a soothing muscle balm - active botanicals including peppermint and arnica for post-workout recovery and muscle tension. The Green Balm is a relaxing sleep balm - kawakawa and lavender for a calming evening ritual. Three different jobs, three different formulas.
Yes - and it's one of the best ways to use it. Apply a slightly thicker layer to dry, stressed, or irritated areas before bed and let the formula work while you sleep. Skin does most of its recovery work overnight, and the balm has time to fully absorb and support that process. Focus on areas that tend to be persistently dry - elbows, hands, facial dry patches - and you'll notice a difference by morning.