My Story

Hi, I’m Mikaela. The founder of Akaia and once a dry, flaky skin girlie who just wanted something that felt calm, simple, and actually worked.

My skincare journey didn’t start with the most dramatic skin but it was reactive. I used to get eczema flare-ups, constant dryness, and flakiness that never seemed to fully go away. I tried to do all the “right” things, but the more I layered on products, even those labelled “natural” — the more confused and overwhelmed I felt. Strong scents, vague ingredients, too many steps… nothing truly felt safe or soothing.

So I did what most sensitive-skin people eventually do. I took matters into my own hands.

I studied ingredient safety and formulation through The School of Natural Skincare and Formula Botanica, began crafting my own routines, and slowly rebuilt trust in my skin and in myself. Akaia was born from that process.

 

Why I Created Akaia

I didn’t want 10-step routines. I wanted skincare that felt safe, that wouldn’t overload my skin, and that delivered calm, hydration, and real results, without the noise.

That’s why every Akaia formula is:

🌸 Barrier-safe: always fragrance-free & barrier-supportive ingredients

🌸 Clinically thoughtful: with science-backed actives at gentle, effective levels

🌸 Consciously crafted: vegan, palm oil free, and made in small batches here in NZ

I launched with facial oils and spent nearly a year refining our full product line. Guided by feedback, texture, and skin feel every step of the way. What matters most to me is that you can trust what you’re using, and feel confident in your skin again.

 

Our Mission

To create calm, clear, barrier-safe skincare for women who want less overwhelm, more glow and routines that feel like relief.

 

Our Values

🌸 Transparency – No greenwashing, no vague “natural” claims. Just clear, honest ingredients.
🌸 Gentleness – For your skin, for the planet, for your peace of mind.
🌸 Empowerment – Educating without overwhelm, supporting without fear.

Akaia is for women who are done with over-complicated routines and over-scented creams and who are ready for calm, clear, trustworthy skincare that truly supports their skin barrier.

If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place.
Feel free to DM me on Instagram, I’d love to hear your story too.

Mikaela 🤍