About us

Arnikawa is a New Zealand–based wellness brand specialising in natural pain relief and plant-based anti-inflammatory support. Founded in the Bay of Plenty with a simple goal—to create natural, effective alternatives for everyday pain and discomfort—Arnikawa offers carefully formulated products made with botanicals and essential oils.

Many traditional anti-inflammatory creams contain synthetic ingredients that are readily absorbed through the skin. Arnikawa focuses on natural anti-inflammatory ingredients designed to support the body in a gentler, more holistic way, making them suitable for everyday muscle discomfort, tension, stress, and recovery.

Each Arnikawa product is developed through extensive research, hands-on formulation, and aromatherapy training, guided by experienced practitioners. The range includes a muscle balm, cooling roll-on pain relief gel, magnesium oil, and therapeutic aromatherapy roll-ons. All products are crafted using pure botanical extracts and essential oils to support natural pain management, physical comfort, and emotional wellbeing.

Inspired by New Zealand’s clean, nature-rich environment, Arnikawa is committed to creating high-quality natural pain relief solutions that support movement, relaxation, and balance—naturally.

Our Values

We support local.

We believe in supporting local businesses when possible. When you support local you are supporting the dreams and livelihoods of people that are part of your community. At Arnikawa we use New Zealand business for all our ingredients and packaging. It is our way of supporting the local economy and the businesses that are real, genuine people who whole heartedly believe in the business they are running.

We believe in giving back.

Each month we donate 5% of our profits to Arthritis New Zealand, who support people dealing with reduced mobility and pain, and the SPCA, who provide a safe haven for abandoned and abused animals.

Natural means natural.

We only use 100% natural ingredients and the purest essential oils that will truly benefit your skin. No chemicals, fillers, fragrance, or artificial ingredients.

We strive to keep waste to a minimum.

We use recyclable materials wherever possible. All our products are in glass bottles or jars and our post bags and packaging are biodegradable.

Made in New Zealand.

All our products are handmade in New Zealand in small batches to ensure the quality of each batch. And because we don’t use fillers or lots of water in our products, our products are effective in small quantities and a little goes a long way.

We never test on animals.