Rapa Nui. Die Osterinsel. Der abgelegenste bewohnte Ort der Welt, mitten im Südpazifik. Genau hier – am Dorfplatz von Hanga Roa – begann die Geschichte von ANAKENA – Natural Cosmetics.
Mit „Rapa Nui Natural Products“ entstand das erste Naturkostgeschäft der Insel: ein Ort, an dem Einheimische und Reisende gleichermaßen hochwertige, natürliche Produkte für Körper und Wohlbefinden finden konnten. Das Angebot war bunt und von uns mit Liebe in Handarbeit hergestellt: Marmeladen aus Inselfrüchten, Schokoladen in Form der berühmten Moai, Gourmet-Salze mit Biokräutern aus dem eigenen Garten. Rapa Nui steckte in jedem Detail.
The passion for natural cosmetics began very small, in their own studio: with handmade soaps, refined with herbs, fruits and algae from the island. Soon followed bath salts, solid perfumes, massage oils, creams, lip gloss - all under the name Anakena®, all with a deep connection to the raw materials of the South Seas. The response from the local people and travelers was so great that it made one thing clear to us: there is more to it than meets the eye. Much more.
This spark became a decision: ANAKENA was to grow - as a genuine, professional natural cosmetics brand, inspired by the beauty, fragrances and power of Rapa Nui and manufactured to the highest standards. The search for the right manufacturing partner - one that combines first-class natural ingredients, strict quality standards and genuine respect for the environment - was challenging. And we found it. You can also find out more about this journey on the Website of our sister brand in Chile.
In 2018, we continued along this path and founded ANAKENA in Europe, based in Munich. Since then, we have been producing in Germany and France - according to strict quality standards, with natural active ingredients and dermatologically tested. Our European collection - Shower gel, Body lotion, Face cream and the legendary Monoï de Tahiti - brings our Polynesian products into every bathroom.
Back then, ANAKENA was a brand founded at the kitchen table on Easter Island. Today they are unique products that are sold on three continents.