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Our Hawaiian Lavender Natural Bug Repellent (and it smells good too!)
Our Natural Bug Repellent (and it smells good too!) Our Lavender Fragrance products have become one of our hottest selling...
Read moreMaui--Part Trickster, Part Superhero!
Māui – Part Trickster / Part Superhero Our island is named after one of the most well-known and notorious Kupua (demi-gods): Māui. Did...
Read moreThe Bestest Candle Maker....ever!
Candle making is a multi-multi step process. Our candles are made in small batches and come in many fabulous colors and fragrances. But Island Es...
Read moreVoyaging Plants of Ancient Hawaiians: Niu (Coconut)
If there was one plant that meant life or death for the ancient Polynesian voyagers, it would certainly be the niu (coconut). The naturally stored...
Read moreAwapuhi: The Incredible, Edible Plant
Awapuhi: The incredible, edible and everything else plant The beauty and pungent fragrance of Awapuhi or ginger plant is one that is not easily for...
Read moreIt’s All about the Hands
When I first started working at Island Essence, I started with the basics: hand labeling and pumping lotion into our bottles and doing the same fo...
Read moreThe Mad Scientist of Island Essence
It’s October of last year and the day starts innocently enough. We all show up for work and say good morning. Our production manager, Shannon, mot...
Read moreCaptain Cook and Maui Miracle Oils
Captain Cook wrote of the beauty of the Pacific Islanders he encountered in his journal, admiring their soft, flawless skin and silky, glistening ...
Read moreAromawhat?!
First, the great pluses. Aromatherapy is said to help with: relieving stress, boosting memory, reducing headaches, relieve pain, increased energy,...
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