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Rotuma, an organic island

Posted by Elizabeth Johnston on

MEET THE ROTUMANS ~ Rotuma is one of the most remote islands of the South Pacific, located 646km North of Fiji

VATEA supports the island of Rotuma in their efforts to be the first ever wholly Certified Organic Island. We also source tamanu oil from the women of Rotuma

 We interviewed with Mr Foreate of the island of Rotuma, discussing the potential for creating the first ever Certified Organic island

"We can't provide you with luxury.."

Posted by Elizabeth Johnston on
These were the words offered to me by Mare Varea of Rotuma on a recent visit. Mare is the sister of Hiagi Foreate who is closely tied with the Council of Rotuma. Rotuma is an organic, volcanic island, 460km north of Fiji and unique for being the first island to be Certified Organic with the Australian Certified Organic

Just 5 steps for Beautiful Winter Skin...

Posted by Elizabeth Johnston on
Dry skin in winter is due to the lack of humidity in the air.  Dry air equates to dry skin as the skins water content quickly evaporates into the atmosphere.  On a windy winters day, this action is multiplied and just a few steps can really ease the discomfort.

2018. The Year of Cutting Out Toxins..

Posted by Elizabeth Johnston on

As we launch into 2018, many of us are thinking about how we can improve our lifestyle and wellbeing. We might think of daily exercise, regular, meditation, healthier food, greater consciousness... but many of us overlook our daily beauty routines which include products packed with toxins. So, why not make it a...