ABOUT US
We are Passionate
Anakena - Natural Cosmetics an "Indie Brand" and our company a young start-up company that has no venture capital or crowdfunding in the background. The development of our cosmetic line was created out of love and passion, and we want to share this passion with you.
We are responsible
Anakena - Natural Cosmetics believes that we all share in the responsibility to protect our planet and the people who live on it. Creating innovative, eco-friendly beauty products with high quality natural ingredients is our mission. Anakena - Natural Cosmetics designs its products to be gentle and free of harsh, irritating ingredients such as sulfates, parabens, aluminum, propylene glycol, mineral oil, artificial colors, triclosan and talc.
We are Brave
The founder, Petra Klimscha, was born in Munich and emigrated to Easter Island 24 years ago. In her adopted homeland, she initially started with cold-stirred soaps on a natural basis and with regional ingredients from the local garden and the surrounding landscape in order to get to know the cosmetics market. This brought her into contact with scientists, manufacturers and producers in the field of cosmetics... and at some point she had the courage to win not only Chile but also Europe with her ideas and products!
We are Glamorous
Tahira
Tahira is not only an outstanding model on Easter Island, but also the former queen of the Tapati Rapa Nui Festivalswhich takes place annually in the first two weeks of February. In this competition, candidates compete together with their families and dance groups to showcase their artistic talent and cultural traditions.
Abigail ("Viti")
Abigail, affectionately known as "Viti", is a radiant personality among our Anakena models. As a former Tapati Queen, she inspires with her elegance and deep knowledge of Rapa Nui dance. She shares her passion with dance groups that take part in the festival every year. Viti is also known as a news presenter on the local TV station "Mata o te Rapa Nui".
Waitiare ("Wai")
In December 2018, we had the pleasure of having Waitiare Kaltenegger Icka, also known as "Wai", as a model for a session on picturesque Anakena Beach with talented photographer Ricardo Cuevas. The resulting images capture not only her natural beauty, but also the magic of Easter Island, which she represents with great pride. Wai was also the Queen of the Tapati Festival in 2018. Her mother is from Rapa Nui and her father from Austria, giving her a unique cultural perspective. In addition to Rapa Nui and Spanish, she speaks fluent English and German. After studying film studies in Chile, Wai is passionate about preserving the stories and traditions of her homeland as a filmmaker and producer.
Ariana
Ariana was our model during a special photo shoots on Anakena beachthat we have created with the talented Photographer Ricardo Tepano when Easter Island was closed due to the pandemic. In addition to her impressive beauty and talent, Ariana is also a successful entrepreneur and runs the charming boutique "Vai Marama" on Easter Island, where our cosmetic products are also available.
Hiturangi ("Hitu")
Hiturangi, known on the island as "Hitu", showed her extraordinary talent as a model at a photo shoot on Anakena Beach. Her charisma and movements reflect her deep connection to the island and add a special touch to every shot. Hitu is a true artist who brings the beauty and soul of Rapa Nui to life in her creations.
We are creative
The beautiful drawings on our website, especially in the section Active ingredientsare by the well-known Rapa Nui artist Gustavo Bórquez Paoa, whose stage name is Taku.
For our Chilean cosmetic brand Anakena, Gustavo has also designed the drawing on the labels and packaging. Curious? Click on the Link.
We are honored to count on the talent of Gustavo, who has also been the main artist of the great cultural festival Tapati Rapa Nui in Hanga Vare Vare on Easter Island for many years. Furthermore, he is also responsible for the embellishment of several buildings on the island with his characteristic and colorful drawings inspired by the culture and customs of the Rapa Nui.
