From Nurse to Natural Skincare: A Journey of Care, Compassion & Connection

Hello, I’m Amanda-founder of Natural Zest Skincare.
With more than 25 years as a Registered Nurse, caring has always come naturally to me. It’s a calling grounded in empathy, presence, and the belief that true wellness comes from treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.
My path into skincare began with my own quiet struggle-dry, sensitive, and reactive skin that left me feeling uncomfortable in my own skin. Like many women, I turned to layers of makeup for confidence, but deep down, I longed for a gentler solution that felt healing, not just cosmetic.
Combining my nursing knowledge with formal training in Organic Skincare
Formulation and Aromatherapy, I began creating small-batch, natural products
designed to calm, restore, and support the skin-without compromise.
At Natural Zest, every formulation is made with mindful intention, using ingredients chosen not only for their function but for how they make you feel. My goal is to empower women to reconnect with their skin, their senses, and themselves-to experience skincare as an act of self-care, not correction.
This isn’t just about beauty. It’s about balance, well-being, and bringing the same care you give to others back to yourself.

  • Living in Christchurch, New Zealand’s beautiful Garden City, I am constantly inspired by the purity of nature. This deep connection shapes our values-formulating with only natural and organic ingredients that are gentle yet powerful. I firmly believe that what we put on our skin matters. That’s why every product is free from chemicals, synthetic ingredients, and hormone disruptors. Unlike many skincare brands, our formulations are never watered down-our main ingredient is never water, but carefully selected botanicals and skin-loving actives.

  • At Natural Zest, skin health and well-being are our priority. I am passionate about helping people feel good about themselves, and I love seeing the transformations-not just in a person's skin but in their confidence. My goal is to empower you to feel a little more radiant, a little more ‘you,’ and always ready to face the world with a natural, vibrant zest for life.

    Natural Zest is more than skincare-it’s a commitment to purity, confidence, and the power of nature.

  • Mission Statement

    "To provide skincare that supports not only healthy skin but whole-body wellbeing, through thoughtfully crafted, small-batch products that honour the power of nature and the importance of self-care."

  • Vision Statement

    "A world where skincare is more than a routine-it's a return to self, a celebration of wellbeing, and a gentle reminder that beauty begins with care."