Based in Matakana, north of Auckland, Matakana Botanicals (formerly Les Floralies) is one of New Zealand’s leading bath and body product manufacturers. Its ranges can be found further afield than just little ol’ New Zealand, reaching as far as UAE, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan, and neighbour Australia. The various ranges are 100 percent New Zealand made utilising local ingredients such as Manuka honey and oil sourced from Great Barrier Island, olive oil from Matakana and lavender, harvested and distilled at a farm in Taupo.
A passionate entrepreneur and businessman, Danvers Devereux is inspired by all that is natural, local and unique. His work (and home) is based at his Matakana five-acre property which he has transformed from an overgrown farm littered with derelict vehicles to a horticulturists’ dream.
Two new ranges include Southern Man and Rose and Peony, a perfect combination of products for ‘him and her’. So, when it comes to beauty products, any soap will do need not apply.
Matakana Botanicals’ Southern Man range was inspired by the natural elements of the South Island of New Zealand. It will appeal to those who enjoy the great outdoors and have a sense of adventure. Emphasis has been on creating products to heal and protect men’s skin from the natural elements. Products in this range utilise locally grown wild crafted ingredients, combined with a refreshing fragrance for today’s active man. Southern Man has top notes of green apple, grapefruit and basil with a heart of sage and jasmine and a base of cedarwood and patchouli.
The Rose and Peony range features unique aromas that have been inspired by the beautiful region of Matakana itself, with its rolling hills, sun-drenched countryside bordered by the clear blue ocean. Hero ingredients in this body care are pure Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Macadamia Oil that are sourced from a number of local growers combined with natural Manuka Honey to soothe and nourish.
