Hinu Mirimiri – Mānuka Rongoā Face Oil 50ml (Pre-order)
Ngā mihi ki a Io · With gratitude to Io, source of all life.
PRE-ORDER: dispatching from Tuesday 27 October 2026. Be one of the first to receive our first hand-blended batch.
Hinu Mirimiri (Mirimiri Oil)
A soothing Mānuka face oil, made for the face and the art of mirimiri (traditional Māori massage). We blend wild East Coast Mānuka oil with organic fractionated coconut oil and natural vitamin E: light and silky, it sinks in without leaving skin greasy.
It's the same oil Tohunganui Elaine uses on the face in her Whenua Healing mirimiri sessions, now bottled so you can bring the ritual home.
What the science says
East Coast Mānuka oil: nature's skin defender
- Rich in triketones. New Zealand research identified the triketones in East Coast Mānuka oil as the compounds behind its antimicrobial activity. They're what make this oil special, and our East Coast whenua is known for producing them.1
- Strong against the bacteria and fungi that trouble skin. In a laboratory study comparing tea tree, kānuka, cajuput, niaouli and Mānuka oils, Mānuka oil had the strongest effect against Gram-positive bacteria (the group that includes common skin bacteria) and skin fungi, thanks to its triketones.2
- Antioxidant and supports skin renewal. A 2026 laboratory study on human skin cells found Mānuka oil raised antioxidant levels and helped skin cells close a "wound" gap faster, without damaging the cells' DNA.3
- Gentle at our 2% blend. In a New Zealand trial, 118 adults used a 2% Mānuka oil cream twice a day for six weeks with no serious side effects. That's the same strength as Hinu Mirimiri.4
Coconut oil: deep, lasting moisture
- Clinically proven to hydrate dry skin. In a double-blind trial, coconut oil significantly improved skin hydration and surface lipids in people with dry, rough skin, with no adverse reactions.5
- Strengthens the skin barrier. In a trial of 117 children with dry, sensitive skin, coconut oil cut water loss through the skin by around 73% over eight weeks, outperforming mineral oil.6
- Calms and protects. Laboratory research shows coconut oil reduces inflammatory signals and increases the proteins that keep the skin barrier strong.7
- We use the fractionated form, the lightest part of the coconut, rich in medium-chain triglycerides. It absorbs fast, won't go rancid, and gives smooth glide for mirimiri without a greasy feel.
Natural vitamin E: antioxidant protection
- A natural antioxidant that helps protect skin and keeps the oil fresh.
Mirimiri: the ritual that restores
- Slow, upward face massage releases tension held in the jaw, brow and neck, leaving you relaxed, with skin that looks rested and glowing.
Blessed with karakia
Every batch is hand-blended in Ōpōtiki and blessed with karakia by Tohunganui Elaine Hunia before it leaves us. Our Mānuka grows on whānau-owned whenua (land) on the East Coast of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Kōrero from our whānau · What customers say about our Wild Mānuka Oil
Hinu Mirimiri is brand new, so it doesn't have reviews of its own yet. The Mānuka oil at its heart is our Wild Mānuka Oil – East Coast, rated 5 stars from 38 reviews. Here's what verified buyers say about that oil:
★★★★★ "So glad I came across your wild manuka oil, its become a staple in our home remedy cabinet."
Lou T., verified buyer, Wild Mānuka Oil – East Coast
★★★★★ "Love this oil! Love the smell and the healing properties to it!!! So wonderful !!"
Lynn, verified buyer, Wild Mānuka Oil – East Coast
★★★★★ "Love the oil . Great products will purchase from Whenua"
Bromlyn C., verified buyer, Wild Mānuka Oil – East Coast
Read all 38 Wild Mānuka Oil reviews
Tikanga · How to use
Warm 3–4 drops between your palms. Press into clean skin of the face and neck, then mirimiri with slow, upward strokes. Use morning or night.
Ingredients
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (organic fractionated coconut oil), Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil (Mānuka oil), Tocopherol (natural vitamin E). Just three ingredients. No fillers, synthetic fragrance or parabens.
Caution
For external use only. Avoid the eyes. Patch test before first use, and stop using if irritation occurs. Keep out of reach of children. This is a cosmetic face oil and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any condition.
50ml amber glass bottle with serum pump.
5% of every Whenua Honey sale supports Whenua Healing's community koha (donation-based) mahi, so local whānau can access rongoā.
Research references
- Porter NG, Wilkins AL. Chemical, physical and antimicrobial properties of essential oils of Leptospermum scoparium and Kunzea ericoides. Phytochemistry, 1999. doi.org/10.1016/s0031-9422(98)00548-2
- Christoph F, Kaulfers PM, Stahl-Biskup E. A comparative study of the in vitro antimicrobial activity of tea tree oils with special reference to the activity of beta-triketones. Planta Medica, 2000. doi.org/10.1055/s-2000-8604
- Mānuka (Leptospermum scoparium) essential oil: antibacterial properties, cyto/genotoxic effects, antioxidant activity and wound-healing potential in vitro. Molecules, 2026. doi.org/10.3390/molecules31183304
- Randomised controlled trial of mānuka oil-based ECMT-154 vs. vehicle control, conducted in community pharmacies in New Zealand. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2026. doi.org/10.1186/s12906-026-05274-w
- Agero AL, Verallo-Rowell VM. A randomized double-blind controlled trial comparing extra virgin coconut oil with mineral oil as a moisturizer for mild to moderate xerosis. Dermatitis, 2004. doi.org/10.2310/6620.2004.04006
- Evangelista MT et al. The effect of topical virgin coconut oil on transepidermal water loss and skin capacitance in pediatric atopic dermatitis: a randomized, double-blind, clinical trial. International Journal of Dermatology, 2014. doi.org/10.1111/ijd.12339
- Varma SR et al. In vitro anti-inflammatory and skin protective properties of virgin coconut oil. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, 2019. doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcme.2017.06.012
Coconut oil studies 5–7 used virgin coconut oil.
