Koromiko & Cucumber Cream - Soothing Nourishment 50ml

The Bio Whenua Koromiko & Cucumber Cream - Soothing Nourishment is a rich, soothing daily face cream made to deeply hydrate, soften, and refresh dry, tired, or mature skin. At the heart of this gentle blend are New Zealand Native Koromiko Extract and cooling Cucumber Cellular Extract, paired with concentrated Rosehip and Carrot Seed CO2 extracts. Made with a comforting base of Rose Hydrosol, Shea Butter, and cold-pressed Camellia, Moringa, and Castor oils, this smooth cream locks in lasting moisture and works well as a primer under foundation, leaving your skin with a soft, dewy, and healthy glow.

Underneath its rich texture, this cream is a balanced mixture of floral water and plant oils that keep moisture in the outer layer of your skin. The water-based part uses pure Rose Hydrosol, Cucumber Cellular Extract, and Vegetable Glycerine (a natural moisture magnet that draws water into the top layer of your skin) to cool and hydrate dry skin cells. The oil-based part blends Shea Butter with Camellia, Moringa, and Castor seed oils to lock that moisture in so it does not evaporate during the day. To help protect your skin from daily wear and tear, Native Koromiko Extract works alongside Rosehip CO2 extract, Carrot Seed CO2 extract (extracts made using pressurised carbon dioxide instead of harsh chemicals), and natural Vitamin E to provide daily antioxidant support (helping to soften the look of fine lines and protect skin cells from sun and wind).

Skincare Ritual & Well-being Applications: The native New Zealand plant extracts, floral water, and cold-pressed oils in this cream work together to look after your skin's natural protective barrier. In traditional New Zealand plant books, Koromiko is valued for its natural plant tannins (gentle toning compounds found in plants) that help keep skin clean, calm redness, and tone the appearance of pores [1]. Herbal and skincare guides also show that Cucumber Cellular Extract and Rose Hydrosol naturally cool the skin, comfort dry or puffy areas, and support smooth, bouncy skin [2, 3].

The concentrated oil phase combines Rosehip and Carrot Seed CO2 extracts, which are naturally rich in beta-carotene (pro-vitamin A) and essential fatty acids to soften uneven texture and keep mature skin feeling firm and supple [4]. Camellia and Moringa seed oils are high in oleic acid (a nourishing Omega-9 plant fat) so the cream soaks in smoothly without feeling greasy [4, 5]. Gently smoothing this soft, rose-scented cream over your face and neck morning and night, or right before putting on foundation, is a calm, comforting daily ritual.

 

Brand: Bio Whenua (by Zurma)

 

Product Type: Soothing Plant-Based Daily Facial Cream & Primer

Volume: 50ml

 

Country of Origin: New Zealand

 

Key Botanical Actives: Native Koromiko (Hebe stricta / Veronica stricta) Extract, Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) Cellular Extract, Rose (Rosa damascena) Hydrosol, Rosehip (Rosa canina) CO2 Extract, Carrot (Daucus carota) Seed CO2 Extract, Shea Butter (Butyrospermum parkii), Camellia (Camellia oleifera) Seed Oil, Moringa (Moringa oleifera) Seed Oil, Castor (Ricinus communis) Seed Oil, and Natural Vitamin E (Tocopherol)

 

Aroma Profile: Soft, fresh, natural floral and earthy herbal scent coming directly from pure Rose Hydrosol, Cucumber, and Carrot Seed CO2 extract (no essential oils or artificial scents added)

 

Absorption Rate: Medium; a rich, velvety cream that soaks in smoothly to leave a dewy finish that sits cleanly under makeup

 

Application: Made for morning and evening facial care. After washing and misting your face with toner, gently massage a small amount into clean skin on your face, neck, and upper chest. Can be used on its own for a dewy finish or applied a few minutes before makeup as a smooth, hydrating primer under foundation.

 

Dermal Limits & Clinical Safety: Made without added essential oils or artificial fragrances, making it a gentle choice for dry, sensitive, combination, or mature skin. Made without parabens, silicones, or harsh synthetic preservatives.

 

Storage & Degradation: Because pure Rose Hydrosol, Rosehip CO2 extract, and Carrot Seed CO2 extract are rich in natural vitamins that can break down if they get too hot or are left open to light and air, always screw the lid on tightly after each use. Store the jar in a cool, dark cupboard away from direct sunlight and bathroom heaters.

 

Critical Warnings: For use on the outside of the skin only. Keep out of your eyes. We always recommend testing a small dab of cream on the inside of your arm for 24 hours before using it on your face for the first time. If your skin gets red or itchy, stop using it and wash the area with warm water.

Shea Butter* (Butyrospermum parkii), Rose Hydrosol* (Rosa damascena), Cucumber Extract (Cucumis sativus), Camellia Seed Oil* (Camellia oleifera), Moringa Seed Oil (Moringa oleifera), Castor Seed Oil* (Ricinus communis), Glycerine*, Koromiko Extract (Hebe stricta), Cetostearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Rosehip CO2 Extract (Rosa canina), Carrot Seed CO2 Extract (Daucus carota), Vitamin E (Tocopherol).

Our brand name, Bio Whenua, translates to Bio = Life and Whenua = Land. Together, they embody the Māori principles of Kaitiakitanga (Sustainability) and Mauri Ora (Good Health). We see ourselves as the living protectors, nurturing the land so that the land may, in turn, nurture us.

At Zurma, we believe everyone deserves to feel good in their own skin. We have gone to great lengths to ensure this cream is free from:

[1] Riley, M. Māori Healing and Herbal: New Zealand Ethnobotanical Sourcebook, 1994.

 

[2] Bone, K., and Mills, S. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy: Modern Herbal Medicine (2nd ed.), 2013.

 

[3] Catty, S. Hydrosols: The Next Aromatherapy, 2001.

 

[4] Parker, S. M. Power of the Seed: Your Guide to Oils for Health & Beauty, 2014.

 

[5] Kusmirek, J. Liquid Sunshine: Vegetable Oils for Aromatherapy, 2002.

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