We love macadamias here in Hawaii.
Chocolate covered. Brittle. Honey Roasted… And then there’s Macadamia oil- one of the key ingredients we use in our lotions, washes and butters at Lanikai. It’s all natural. All Hawaiian. And i...
Oct 27 , 2021
Oct 27 , 2021
k`i`i Pohaku
Like many islands of Polynesia, the Hawaiian Islands were blessed with an abundance of sandalwood. The Hawaiian word for sandalwood is “iliahi.” Known for its aromatic, aphrodisacal and herbal and medicinal properties, sandalwood was also called “sweet wood” in Hawaii. It became a commodity which was traded until there was no more.
Oct 13 , 2021
Ten Cent Flower, our Puakenikeni
The Puakenikeni blossom is also known in the islands as the 10 cent flower. During Hawai’s “Steamer Days” in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, the Puakenikeni flower leis were so rare that they we...
Oct 01 , 2021
The beautiful Naupaka
The beautiful Naupaka grows a unique half-flower at the beach and its counterpart in the mountains. There are different versions of the myth that explains the half-flowers of the beach and mountai...
Oct 01 , 2021
Tiare Tahiti-Our Lovely Gardenia
Traditional and sacred flowers from Tahiti bloom in the Hawaiian islands and is a favorite of kama`aina and visitors alike. Its snowy-white color, as well as its subtle fragrance, may be one of the reasons why the flower is so prized.
Oct 01 , 2021
The nose Knows.
At Lanikai Bath and Body, we know how important the sense of smell is — and we know that it shouldn’t be overwhelming. We’ve carefully developed our scents with an expert in horticulture, resulting in products that are light and remarkably true to original flowers and fruits. Even so, they are long lasting and as pleasing as our lotions are light.
