Kiri Aroha Adaptive Facial Oil — Acne prone skin
Kiri Aroha Adaptive Facial Oil — Acne prone skin
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Kiri Aroha Adaptive Facial Oil — Acne prone skin

$68.70 NZD
$68.70 NZD
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Clarity without stripping.

A targeted botanical treatment oil that takes a different approach to breakout-prone skin. Powered by 0.1% Totarol, New Zealand mānuka oil and skin-compatible squalane to help reduce breakouts, balance excess oil and restore the skin's protective barrier.

  • Targets breakouts, congestion and excess shine
  • Restores balance without stripping essential moisture
  • Replenishes skin lipids and strengthens the barrier

Volume: 50ml
Format: Full Bottle
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Overview

Clearer skin starts with a stronger barrier.

Applying oil to oily, breakout-prone skin might seem counterintuitive. But the answer to persistent breakouts isn't always less oil. Harsh, stripping skincare can disrupt the skin barrier, leaving it depleted and more vulnerable to irritation.

Kiri Aroha takes a different approach. Rather than stripping skin into submission, this targeted botanical treatment works to restore balance while addressing the factors associated with blemishes and excess oil.

At its heart is 0.1% Totarol™, a potent New Zealand botanical bioactive studied for its antibacterial activity against acne-associated bacteria, sebum regulation and antioxidant protection. Combined with purifying mānuka oil, skin-compatible squalane and omega-rich botanical lipids, it helps clarify congested skin while replenishing the moisture and lipids essential to a healthy barrier.

The result is a more balanced approach to breakout care — clearer-looking, smoother, healthier skin, without compromising the barrier.

Kiri Aroha means “skin love” — Loved by customers who have struggled with breakouts, Kiri Aroha helps unlock naturally balanced, healthy-looking skin—and the confidence that comes with it.

 

Targets breakouts and congestion

Totarol™ and mānuka oil provide targeted botanical care to help reduce the appearance of blemishes and congestion.

Balances excess oil

Supports more balanced-looking skin, helping improve the appearance of excess shine without stripping essential moisture.

Restores the skin barrier, protects the microbiome

Totarol™ balances the microbiome, while squalane and omega-rich botanical lipids replenish moisture, support lipid balance and strengthen the skin's protective barrier.

Lightweight nourishment

Delivers skin-compatible emollients to soften and condition without a heavy, greasy finish.

Antioxidant protection

Totarol and botanical antioxidants help defend skin lipids against oxidative stress.

BEST FOR: Oily, combination, congested and breakout-prone skin at any age.

Apply generously to lips for hydration and comfort. Use at night for an overnight mask.

POWERFUL ALONE. DESIGNED TO WORK TOGETHER.
Kiri Aroha Adaptive Facial Oil — Acne prone skin

Kiri Aroha Adaptive Facial Oil — Acne prone skin

$68.70 NZD
$68.70 NZD

Inside the formula

The breakdown

Inside the formula

The breakdown

Derived from New Zealand tōtara, Totarol is a potent antioxidant with researched antibacterial activity against C. acnes, a bacterium associated with acne. Clinical ingredient research also demonstrates its potential to regulate excess sebum, making it particularly relevant to oily and breakout-prone skin.

Mānuka Oil | Purifying Botanical


A distinctive New Zealand botanical valued for its antimicrobial properties. Works alongside Totarol to support clearer, healthier-looking skin.



A powerhouse biomimetic lipid that closely mirrors squalene, a natural component of the skin's own sebum. Exceptionally skin-compatible, squalane replenishes essential moisture, helps prevent water loss and reinforces the skin's protective barrier.

Lightweight, silky and non-comedogenic, it delivers deep nourishment without heaviness or a greasy finish. Ideal for combination, oily and blemish-prone skin that needs hydration, balance and barrier support without congestion.

Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil*⁺, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*⁺, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil*⁺, Squalane, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*⁺, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Totarol, Leptospermum Scoparium (Manuka) Leaf Oil*, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil*, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Limonene, Linalool

*Biogro Certified Organic
⁺Cold Pressed

Ingredients may change slightly from time to time due to seasonal availability or as we refine or refresh our formulations. We update our website as soon as possible.  If you have an allergy or would like to check a specific ingredient before purchasing, please contact us.

Results

94%

said their skin looked clearer and healthier

94%

said they experienced fewer breakouts

96%

said their skin felt calmer and less irritated, without feeling dry or stripped

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Consumer perception study, 34 participants, after 14 days of daily use.

The science: Totarol ™

Targeted clarity. Clinically studied bioactivity.

Research into New Zealand-derived Bioactive Totarol™ demonstrates significant antibacterial activity and promising clinical results for oily, blemish-prone skin.

96.1% inhibition of C. acnes

Laboratory testing demonstrated 96.1% inhibition of acne-associated C. acnes bacteria using 0.1% Bioactive Totarol™ after 24 hours.

28.2% reduction in sebum

An eight-week human study of a Bioactive Totarol™ formulation demonstrated a 28.2% reduction in measured sebum after 56 days.

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Source: Hyperganic Biogroup, Bioactive Totarol™ ingredient research. Results relate to ingredient testing rather than the finished Kiri Aroha formula.

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Clinicals

Made in Aotearoa Skin health first Chemist owned + formulated