Questions about the past
The main interest of researchers and media in Easter Island are certainly the world-famous stone figures, called Moais. How were they made, transported across the island and placed on the platforms, called Ahu,...
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Hair, Cult and Symbolism in the South Seas
A really interesting film about the hair, customs, fashions, history and views on the Pacific islands can be seen at the following link: https://www.thecoconet.tv/know-your-roots/pacific-documentaries/adorn/ About the South Pacific, which is one third of our...
What does "Anakena" mean...?
The name of our cosmetic brand comes from the beautiful beach Anakena on Easter Island, belonging to Chile. Here is located the bay Hanga Rau, where, according to legend, the first settlers...
Our beginnings
For me, Petra (founder of the cosmetic brand Anakena), it started with soap making: Olive oil soap, chocolate soap, coffee soap, red wine soap, raisin soap, shampoo soap, etc. etc. (Be careful, soap making can be addictive! 😉). And because it's just so...
"Appellation d'Origine".
What does the "Appellation d'Origine" stamp and designation of origin on Monoï de Tahiti Anakena mean? Monoï de Tahiti is the first cosmetic product to receive a designation of origin. This label...
Our recipes
I (Petra, founder of the cosmetic brand Anakena in Chile and Germany) am often asked if I made the formulas of our cosmetics myself. I can answer this question with a clear NO....
Insights into the origin
On the islands of French Polynesia, the Gardenia Tahitensis - colloquially called "tiare tahiti" - is cultivated in many places. On the pictures you can see a plantation on Moorea. The flowers are grown in...
Anakena ~ sprawling beautiful
There are only two beaches on Easter Island, both located on the north coast: Ovahe - a bit smaller and less visited - and Anakena. A real dream beach, after which...
Rapa Nui
The Natukrosmetik brand ANAKENA was founded on Easter Island. Rapa Nui - as the island is actually called - is an isolated volcanic island in the heart of the South Pacific, halfway between...
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