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Celebrating 20 years of trailblazing natural skincare
“When I founded Antipodes, sustainability was not part of the dialogue. Despite a lack of awareness, I was concerned by the phenomenal amount of waste generated by the beauty industry – so I consciously chose to make a positive contribution to the planet.”
Elizabeth Barbalich, Antipodes founder and CEO
We have saved 15 million+ plastic containers from polluting the planet**
Antipodes was established in 2004 with a vision to create 100% natural skincare products that outperformed luxury synthetic brands – without the environmental impact.
At a time when plastic was – and still is – the prevalent choice for skincare packaging, Elizabeth Barbalich our founder and CEO decided to use glass jars instead of plastic for our range of high-performance natural moisturisers.
This founding decision has now prevented 15 million plastic containers from polluting the planet.
**Calculation based on square centimetres of Antipodes jars, multiplied by the volume of units sold. Calculation provided by a senior economist who works at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
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Sustainability is at the core of Antipodes
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staying true to our values
“Sustainability is core to my beliefs and has been front and centre since day one. Growing up with parents of the 1940s, the proposition of recycle, upcycle and repurpose was part of daily life. I have carried their values with me through all facets of life. ”
Elizabeth Barbalich
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Our world-class standards
“The ultimate Antipodes product is fully certified organic to meet the world’s strictest criteria for clean beauty, featuring New Zealand plant extracts blended with the latest technology in natural compounds – all wrapped up in a formula that is scientifically proven. ”
Elizabeth Barbalich
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staying true to our values
“Sustainability is core to my beliefs and has been front and centre since day one. Growing up with parents of the 1940s, the proposition of recycle, upcycle and repurpose was part of daily life. I have carried their values with me through all facets of life. ”
Elizabeth Barbalich
Celebrate with our classic heritage range
Buy three products and get the cheapest one free*
Buy three products and get the cheapest one free*
Buy three products and get the cheapest one free*
Buy three products and get the cheapest one free*
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Avocado pear night cream
“I love this moisturiser! I think I’m on my third pot now and I won’t be changing. It makes my skin so soft and smells divine!”.
Adeline S | antipodesnature.com
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Learn more about the benefits of our sustainable skincare
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Antipodes: a sustainable skincare brand backed by science
Lift the lid on any Antipodes® product and escape to nature in New Zealand: a country that is lush, biodiverse, and abundant in healthy bioactive ingredients.
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The benefits of natural and organic skincare
Antipodes® treats “natural” and “organic” as more than words. They represent a philosophy about what is best for the health of skin.
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Sustainable packaging, including new recyclable plastic-free lids
Here at Antipodes, ‘repurpose, reuse, recycle’ is our way of life. Since the brand launched in 2004, recyclable packaging has been a core part of our green ethos.