How was Anakena created?
Anakena was born - like so many brands from the food and cosmetics sector - at the home kitchen table. In my case, this is in my cottage on Easter Island, where I already...
The "lipstick effect" in times of crisis
How beauty products and "self care" influence consumer behavior Are you familiar with the term "lipstick effect"? This phenomenon describes how women tend to maintain or change their beauty routine, especially in times of crisis.
Our values
ANAKENA stands for: ✔︎ Free from silicones, kerosenes, phthalates, microplastics and Mineralölen✔︎ Free from parabens, GMO-free ✔︎ Skin compatibility dermatologically tested ✔︎ 100% cruelty-free ✔︎ Shower gel skin & hair are monoï...
How did we get to the Monoï de Tahiti?
This is how our Monoï story began.... Monoï oil is traditionally made at home in French Polynesia and also sold at the famous "Marché" (market) in the heart of the capital Papeete. Often in "recycled" whiskey bottles....
Coenzyme Q10 (INCI: Ubiquinone)
Coenzyme Q10 is a powerful antioxidant and free radical scavenger that occurs naturally in every skin cell. It inhibits lipid peroxidation as well as protein and lipid oxidation in skin cells and supports the regeneration of other antioxidants...
Face cream Anakena
Our pure natural cosmetics Anakena face cream is filled with wonderful "goodies": - Monoï de Tahiti Roucou- Monoï de Tahiti Natural Papaya- Oils of sunflower, avocado and coconut- Mango butter- Extracts of organic guava,...
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,...
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...
Monoï de Tahiti Natural Roucou
Monoï de Tahiti Natural Roucou is an oily extract from Polynesian tradition. It is created by macerating the seeds of the roucou tree in the original Monoï de Tahiti and combines the nourishing...
Coconut oil ∙ coconut milk extract
Coconut fat Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil Coconut oil, which we use in organic quality for our face cream and body lotion, is a solid fat that is white at room temperature and turns into a clear, creamy color at higher...
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