Blue Butterfly Pea: The Flower of Renewal in Skincare
This season’s Laʻau Oil is infused with Blue Butterfly Pea, the flower of renewal. Known for its brilliant indigo hue and centuries-old use in herb...
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The Ethnobotanical Significance of Gotu Kola: Tradition, Healing, and Homecoming in My Garden
Gotu kola isn’t native to Hawai‘i, but it’s found a home in our garden. Used for centuries in Asia for memory, healing, and glowing skin, this humb... -
Kukui: Hawai‘i’s Tree of Light in Culture + Skincare
The kukui tree is more than Hawai‘i’s state symbol — it’s a living legacy of light, healing, and cultural wisdom. In this in-depth article, we expl... -
From Garden to Skin: Ethnobotanical Skincare Secrets from Hawai’i
Learn how Hawai‘i’s plants become natural skincare gold. Discover ethnobotanical beauty secrets like kukui nut oil and aloe that have kept island s...
