{"id":43354,"date":"2025-05-06T12:00:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T10:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amazingy.com\/magazine\/?p=43354"},"modified":"2025-05-06T15:59:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T13:59:08","slug":"behind-the-scenes-visiting-leahlani-skincare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amazingy.com\/magazine\/behind-the-scenes-visiting-leahlani-skincare\/","title":{"rendered":"Behind the Scenes: Visiting Leahlani Skincare"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzngy.com\/leahlani-skincare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leahlani Skincare<\/a> remains one of the most beloved brands in the Amazingy Family ~ and for good reason! It cannot be understated how inspiring &amp; full of life the Hawaiian islands are, in no small part thanks to all the indigenous communities there working their hardest to keep shepherding &amp; safeguarding the land \u2764\ufe0f\u200d?<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">i went on a little odyssey across the globe to see Leahlani HQ up close &amp; personal, and this reel of highlights below from my day trip to Kaua&#8217;i is just a small taste of the richness that i felt being there ~ their office \/ studio has such a quaint charm to it and it\u2019s just across the field from their beautiful home! All of the incredible products in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/leahlaniskincare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@leahlaniskincare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s range are made in small fresh batches, and despite their growing international popularity, their team in total still has only 13 members! Talk about #supportsmallbusinesses ?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why i was thrilled to be able to interview Leah once more as a part of Amazingy Mag\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/amazingy.com\/magazine\/category\/interview\/behind-the-brand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cBehind the Brand\u201d series<\/a> ~ to see how far the brand has come since our last interview article in 2019 ~ and after spending a bit of time in Hawai\u2019i visiting a dear friend who grew up there, a few more well-informed questions started coming to mind, and thankfully Leah was more than happy to indulge me \u2026 so let\u2019s get to it! ?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DIljJkdKich\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DIljJkdKich\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Amazingy.com (@iamazingy)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><b>&#8220;I think many of our loyal Leahlani fans know that your work in natural skincare began with your own holistic care journey, but how did the idea for Leahlani itself first come up?&#8221;<\/b><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honestly, it\u2019s a long story! Being a business owner was never part of my plan\u2014if someone had told me back then where I\u2019d end up, I wouldn\u2019t have believed them. I actually share the full journey on my podcast, so if you love hearing all the details, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/3pexC6y2HUNQlF1JkFZZve?si=79c7d64f75294658\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you&#8217;ll enjoy this episode<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But in short, it all started with my own skin and my treatment room. I formulated <a href=\"https:\/\/amzngy.com\/leahlani-honey-love\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Honey Love<\/a> in 2006 for myself because nothing else worked. It was the only thing that truly helped clear my skin, and when I saw it transforming others&#8217; skin too, I knew I was onto something. At the same time, I felt completely uninspired by the skincare products available. Everything felt clinical\u2014formulas that all looked, smelled, and felt the same. I knew skincare could be so much more. My clients would lie on my table with their eyes closed, and I wanted them to feel the magic of Hawai\u2018i\u2014the fresh air after a morning rain, the scent of blooming tropical flowers, the warmth of the sun mixed with salty ocean breezes. Even with their eyes closed, I wanted them to soak it all in through their skin. And honestly? I wanted to love the products I was working with every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Leahlani Skincare - Honey Love 3-in-1 Exfoliator - Amazingy.com\" href=\"https:\/\/amzngy.com\/leahlani-honey-love\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"- - 3-in-1 Amazingy.com Exfoliator Honey Leahlani Love Skincare noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Leahlani Skincare - Honey Love 3-in-1 Exfoliator - Amazingy.com aligncenter wp-image-43359 size-full\" title=\"Leahlani Skincare - Honey Love 3-in-1 Exfoliator - Amazingy.com\" src=\"https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Honey-Love-3-in-1-Exfoliator-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Leahlani Skincare - Honey Love 3-in-1 Exfoliator (Mood)\" width=\"1921\" height=\"2880\" data-wp-pid=\"43359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Honey-Love-3-in-1-Exfoliator-scaled.jpg 1921w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Honey-Love-3-in-1-Exfoliator-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Honey-Love-3-in-1-Exfoliator-854x1280.jpg 854w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Honey-Love-3-in-1-Exfoliator-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Honey-Love-3-in-1-Exfoliator-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Honey-Love-3-in-1-Exfoliator-666x999.jpg 666w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Honey-Love-3-in-1-Exfoliator-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1921px) 100vw, 1921px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So I started expanding\u2014blending formulas that were vibrant, aromatic, and quite literally full of life. What started as something just for my treatments quickly grew\u2014clients kept asking to take little jars home. That\u2019s when I knew this could be something bigger. It wasn\u2019t just about skincare; it was about creating an experience. To make it more accessible, we opened an Etsy shop in 2009, allowing people to buy the products from anywhere. At the same time, we started selling Leahlani at the Hanalei Farmers Market, which became such a special part of our journey. We stayed there for over a decade, connecting with our community, sharing our products, and watching Leahlani grow organically\u2014one conversation, one jar, one person at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, in 2016, everything changed overnight. We launched our official website, leahlaniskincare.com, with a full rebrand, and within 24 hours, our entire life shifted. Fourteen days later, we had to move the entire operation into a larger warehouse, and things rapidly progressed. We started opening the doors to wholesale, having no clue what that would mean for our small business. By the end of that year, life as we knew it would never be the same. And if I\u2019m being honest? It\u2019s been a game of catch-up ever since.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Leahlani - Bless Aromatherapy Essence - Amazingy.com\" href=\"https:\/\/amzngy.com\/leahlani-bless-aromatherapy-essence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"- - Amazingy.com Aromatherapy Bless Essence Leahlani noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Leahlani - Bless Aromatherapy Essence - Amazingy.com aligncenter wp-image-43383 size-full\" title=\"Leahlani - Bless Aromatherapy Essence - Amazingy.com\" src=\"https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leah-Klasovsky-in-the-studio-preparing-Leahlani-Skincare-products-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Leah Klasovsky in the studio preparing Leahlani Skincare products\" width=\"2018\" height=\"2880\" data-wp-pid=\"43383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leah-Klasovsky-in-the-studio-preparing-Leahlani-Skincare-products-scaled.jpg 2018w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leah-Klasovsky-in-the-studio-preparing-Leahlani-Skincare-products-448x640.jpg 448w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leah-Klasovsky-in-the-studio-preparing-Leahlani-Skincare-products-897x1280.jpg 897w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leah-Klasovsky-in-the-studio-preparing-Leahlani-Skincare-products-1076x1536.jpg 1076w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leah-Klasovsky-in-the-studio-preparing-Leahlani-Skincare-products-1435x2048.jpg 1435w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leah-Klasovsky-in-the-studio-preparing-Leahlani-Skincare-products-700x999.jpg 700w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leah-Klasovsky-in-the-studio-preparing-Leahlani-Skincare-products-210x300.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2018px) 100vw, 2018px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*fun fact* Leah\u2019s parents also operated a small family business selling luxe soaps they produced themselves \u2013 looks like it runs in the family <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><b>&#8220;Which part of the work with Leahlani brings you the most joy?&#8221;<\/b><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So much of what I do brings me joy, but at the core of it all is connection. Connection with the ingredients, with the products as they come to life, with the island, with my team, and most of all, with the people who welcome Leahlani into their daily rituals. Skin and skincare have been my entire world since 2006\u2014it\u2019s what I know, what I love, and what I pour my heart into. There is something so comforting about creating skincare from fresh ingredients that not only nurture the skin but also work effectively to bring out a glow you can see and feel. Formulating is one of my greatest joys\u2014working with raw, vibrant ingredients, blending them together, and watching them transform into something that feels alive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I also love the creative process\u2014dreaming up new products, playing with colors, textures, and scents, and making sure everything we create feels as beautiful as it is effective. And beyond the work itself, one of the greatest blessings is getting to share this journey with my sisters. Working with both of them every day is something I cannot even begin to explain\u2014it\u2019s a rare and special gift that I cherish deeply. And then there\u2019s Shell Me About It, the podcast I have with my sister, where I get to share personal experiences I\u2019ve learned along the way in a casual, honest, and lighthearted way. It\u2019s another way I get to connect\u2014beyond skincare\u2014and that makes it so meaningful. At the end of the day, everything we do at Leahlani is built on connection, and that\u2019s what makes this work so fulfilling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Leahlani Skincare - Bohemian Ruby Balancing Toning Mist - Amazingy.com\" href=\"https:\/\/amzngy.com\/leahlani-bohemian-ruby-toning-mist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"- - Amazingy.com Balancing Bohemian Leahlani Mist Ruby Skincare Toning noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Leahlani Skincare - Bohemian Ruby Balancing Toning Mist - Amazingy.com aligncenter wp-image-43395 size-full\" title=\"Leahlani Skincare - Bohemian Ruby Balancing Toning Mist - Amazingy.com\" src=\"https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Studio-Backstock-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Leahlani Skincare Studio Backstock\" width=\"2880\" height=\"1920\" data-wp-pid=\"43395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Studio-Backstock-scaled.jpg 2880w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Studio-Backstock-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Studio-Backstock-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Studio-Backstock-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Studio-Backstock-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Studio-Backstock-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Studio-Backstock-286x192.jpg 286w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Studio-Backstock-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2880px) 100vw, 2880px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><b>&#8220;In our <a href=\"https:\/\/amazingy.com\/magazine\/behind-the-brand-leahlani-skincare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">last interview with you<\/a> (almost 5 years ago, wow time flies!) you explained that 75% of the ingredients in all the honey products were locally sourced. Is that still the case now? Are any of the ingredients grown on your acreage? Which Hawaiian ingredients are used most in your formulations? Are there some which have been difficult to source?&#8221;<\/b><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s no secret that honey is one of my favorite skincare ingredients. It was the miracle that saved my acne-prone skin, and to this day, it remains one of the most powerful and instantly effective ingredients I work with. Honey is naturally antibacterial, a humectant that draws moisture into the skin, and rich in enzymes that help brighten and cleanse\u2014all while being incredibly gentle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We still source our honey from different apiaries across Hawai\u2018i and primarily use macadamia blossom, \u2018\u014dhi\u2018a lehua, and wilelaiki honey, creating signature blends for each of our honey-based products. We always use raw honey because it retains all of its natural enzymes, antioxidants, and beneficial properties. When honey is heated or processed, many of these skin-loving nutrients break down, which is why we work with it in its purest form. It is still the case that 75% of the ingredients in our honey products are locally sourced. However, we do not currently use ingredients grown on our farm. As much as I would love to, we aren&#8217;t sure we could produce enough to meet demand\u2014though we do have plans to incorporate our own harvests in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of my favorite local ingredients include Hawaiian honey, spirulina, astaxanthin, alaea and lava salts, and sea silt. Sourcing has definitely had its challenges over the years, but we\u2019ve been able to refine and dial in our process to ensure we get the highest-quality ingredients without compromise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43413 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Visit-Nature-3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Leahlani Visit Nature #3\" width=\"2880\" height=\"1920\" data-wp-pid=\"43413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Visit-Nature-3-scaled.jpg 2880w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Visit-Nature-3-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Visit-Nature-3-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Visit-Nature-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Visit-Nature-3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Visit-Nature-3-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Visit-Nature-3-286x192.jpg 286w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Visit-Nature-3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2880px) 100vw, 2880px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><b>&#8220;That last interview was also not long before the COVID-19 pandemic began &#8230; a time of misfortune for so many of us. We can be grateful that we are still here today, but were there any moments where you thought that Leahlani might not make it through?&#8221;<\/b><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It feels like a lifetime ago, but I know for so many, the impact of that time is still deeply felt. It was one of the most stressful and uncertain times I\u2019ve ever experienced, both personally and as a small business owner. There were moments of real fear, wondering how we would navigate the unknown and how to best support our team and community when everything felt so fragile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kaua\u2018i went into complete lockdown, cutting us off from the rest of the world. It was surreal\u2014our island was suddenly closed, flights stopped coming in, and everything changed overnight. We only had a few ICU beds, so the potential for a major outbreak was terrifying for our community. Every decision we made felt high-stakes\u2014not just for our business, but for the safety of the people around us. In many ways, we were incredibly lucky. Because we manufacture our products here, we were still able to operate safely while so many other businesses struggled with supply chain disruptions. But at the same time, the weight of responsibility felt heavier than ever. I had a team depending on me, a studio that needed to keep running, and the uncertainty of whether we\u2019d have enough demand to sustain it all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43392 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Team-in-the-studio-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Leahlani Skincare Team in the studio #1\" width=\"2880\" height=\"1920\" data-wp-pid=\"43392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Team-in-the-studio-1-scaled.jpg 2880w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Team-in-the-studio-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Team-in-the-studio-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Team-in-the-studio-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Team-in-the-studio-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Team-in-the-studio-1-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Team-in-the-studio-1-286x192.jpg 286w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Team-in-the-studio-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2880px) 100vw, 2880px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thankfully, not only did the demand remain, but it actually increased. People were looking for small comforts, for rituals that made them feel grounded when everything else felt so out of control. I started getting messages from people around the world\u2014isolated, scared, struggling\u2014who told me that receiving a package from Hawai\u2018i was the highlight of their year. That taking five minutes to care for their skin helped them find a moment of peace. It really struck me how deeply we all needed those tiny acts of self-care to feel even a little bit normal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That feeling of gratitude and responsibility also led to &#8220;Bless on the Frontlines&#8221;. While we were safe on Kaua\u2018i, so many others\u2014doctors, nurses, essential workers\u2014were out there every day, risking their own health and working under unimaginable stress. Their skin was wrecked from constant mask use, sanitizers, and exhaustion. I wanted to do something, even if it was small. So we launched &#8220;Bless on the Frontlines&#8221;, allowing anyone to send a small jar of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzngy.com\/leahlani-bless-beauty-balm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bless Beauty Balm<\/a> to a frontline worker for free\u2014all they had to cover was the shipping. It was a way to offer a little moment of relief, something soft and soothing in the midst of all the chaos. Through it all, I felt deeply grateful\u2014to still do what I love, to keep my team employed, and to connect with people in ways that felt more meaningful than ever.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Leahlani Skincare - Mahana Organic Coco Infusion - Amazingy.com\" href=\"https:\/\/amzngy.com\/leahlani-mahana-coco-infusion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"- - Amazingy.com Coco Infusion Leahlani Mahana Organic Skincare noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Leahlani Skincare - Mahana Organic Coco Infusion - Amazingy.com aligncenter wp-image-43362 size-full\" title=\"Leahlani Skincare - Mahana Organic Coco Infusion - Amazingy.com\" src=\"https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Coco-Infusions-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Leahlani Skincare - Coco Infusions (Mood)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2880\" data-wp-pid=\"43362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Coco-Infusions-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Coco-Infusions-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Coco-Infusions-853x1280.jpg 853w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Coco-Infusions-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Coco-Infusions-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Coco-Infusions-666x999.jpg 666w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Skincare-Coco-Infusions-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*fun fact* The only Leahlani Skincare product to ever have been discontinued is the Garden Isle Body Oil\u2026 r.i.p. you are missed <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><b>&#8220;Does the north of Kaua\u2018i have a particular microclimate to it (as I&#8217;ve noticed on the other islands)? Does the weather stay consistent?&#8221;<\/b><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hawai\u2018i is full of microclimates, and we talked about this when you were here! The islands were formed in such a unique way\u2014rising straight out of the ocean with volcanic peaks and valleys\u2014so the way wind, moisture, and temperature move across them creates completely different climates in a short distance. On Kaua\u2018i, for example, the North Shore is lush and gets the most rainfall, while the South Shore, just a 30-minute drive away, is almost always warm and sunny. The weather is consistent\u2026 until it\u2019s not (lol). You can count on temperatures being in the 70s to low 80s year-round, but if you\u2019re on Kaua\u2018i, you can also count on rain\u2014a lot of it. The rain is what makes this island so incredibly green, but it also means you can have a bright, sunny morning and a downpour an hour later. It definitely keeps things interesting. As for our farm, we keep it pretty wild\u2014more like a jungle than anything else. We grow different varieties of avocados, citrus, breadfruit, cacao, coconuts, and other tropical fruits, and thankfully, they mostly take care of themselves. It\u2019s pretty low-maintenance\u2026 until harvest season hits, and then it\u2019s a scramble to give everything away before it goes bad. The second you think you\u2019ve got it under control, nature reminds you who\u2019s really in charge. One thing about working at Leahlani HQ\u2014there will always be more fresh avocados and coconuts than you can eat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43410 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Visit-Passionfruit-Tasting-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Leahlani Visit - Passionfruit Tasting\" width=\"2880\" height=\"1920\" data-wp-pid=\"43410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Visit-Passionfruit-Tasting-scaled.jpg 2880w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Visit-Passionfruit-Tasting-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Visit-Passionfruit-Tasting-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Visit-Passionfruit-Tasting-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Visit-Passionfruit-Tasting-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Visit-Passionfruit-Tasting-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Visit-Passionfruit-Tasting-286x192.jpg 286w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Visit-Passionfruit-Tasting-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2880px) 100vw, 2880px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><b>&#8220;How did you choose Kaua\u2018i as the island for your beautiful studio? Did you begin with Leahlani on one of the other islands first?&#8221;<\/b><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kaua\u2018i has been home for over half my life now. I moved here when I was 21, and I never left. My husband and I spent a couple of years on O\u2018ahu for school and then lived on Maui while I trained to become an esthetician\u2014but Leahlani began right here on Kaua\u2018i in 2006.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kaua\u2018i has always felt like home. Leahlani started in my kitchen, and for over ten years, we sold our products at the Hanalei Farmers Market, building a community around them. In 2016, we launched online and expanded into wholesale, bringing Leahlani beyond the islands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><b>&#8220;What&#8217;s your favorite spot on the island currently?&#8221;<\/b><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honestly, my favorite place is at home, or at a friend\u2019s house, just spending time together. And of course, the beach\u2014there\u2019s nothing better than being by the ocean.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43419 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Visit-Nature-4-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Leahlani Visit Nature #4\" width=\"2880\" height=\"1920\" data-wp-pid=\"43419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Visit-Nature-4-scaled.jpg 2880w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Visit-Nature-4-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Visit-Nature-4-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Visit-Nature-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Visit-Nature-4-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Visit-Nature-4-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Visit-Nature-4-286x192.jpg 286w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leahlani-Visit-Nature-4-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2880px) 100vw, 2880px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><b>&#8220;With the effects of climate change becoming sadly more &amp; more evident, what are your sustainability goals for the coming years?&#8221;<\/b><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainability is always on our minds\u2014how can we do better? What small and big changes can we make? It\u2019s an ongoing process, and while we don\u2019t have all the answers, we\u2019re always evolving. At our studio, we recycle nearly everything that comes in, run on solar power, and use energy-efficient hot water on demand. We\u2019re also proud members of 1% for the Planet, which allows us to give back in a way that feels intentional and impactful. In the past, it felt overwhelming trying to support every cause we cared about, and we often felt the pressure to spread ourselves thin. When we joined 1% for the Planet, we made the decision to focus our giving on causes that directly touch our local community. That\u2019s why we support organizations like <a href=\"https:\/\/waipafoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waip\u0101 Foundation<\/a>, which is doing incredible work to preserve and restore traditional Hawaiian farming and sustainable land stewardship, and <a href=\"https:\/\/kauai.surfrider.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Surfrider Foundation Kaua\u2018i<\/a>, which helps protect our island\u2019s coastlines and keep our beaches clean. We\u2019re also constantly refining our packaging, sourcing, and production to be more mindful. The goal is to keep making thoughtful shifts, one step at a time, and to continue learning along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43389 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leah-Oliver-Klasovsky-\u2014-Leahlani-Skincare-co-founders-wife-husband-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Leah &amp; Oliver Klasovsky \u2014 Leahlani Skincare co-founders, wife &amp; husband\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2880\" data-wp-pid=\"43389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leah-Oliver-Klasovsky-\u2014-Leahlani-Skincare-co-founders-wife-husband-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leah-Oliver-Klasovsky-\u2014-Leahlani-Skincare-co-founders-wife-husband-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leah-Oliver-Klasovsky-\u2014-Leahlani-Skincare-co-founders-wife-husband-853x1280.jpg 853w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leah-Oliver-Klasovsky-\u2014-Leahlani-Skincare-co-founders-wife-husband-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leah-Oliver-Klasovsky-\u2014-Leahlani-Skincare-co-founders-wife-husband-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leah-Oliver-Klasovsky-\u2014-Leahlani-Skincare-co-founders-wife-husband-666x999.jpg 666w, https:\/\/mag.amazingy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Leah-Oliver-Klasovsky-\u2014-Leahlani-Skincare-co-founders-wife-husband-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*fun fact* Co-founders Leah &amp; Oliver have known each other for over 25 years!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><b>&#8220;What does &#8216;aloha&#8217; mean to you?\u201d<\/b><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aloha isn\u2019t just a word\u2014it\u2019s something you feel more than you can explain. I have come to understand aloha as something far beyond just a greeting\u2014it\u2019s a presence, a way of being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s kindness, respect, and deep care\u2014for the land, for the people around you, and for the energy you carry into every space you enter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">?\u2728<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leahlani Skincare remains one of the most beloved brands in the Amazingy Family ~ and for good reason! 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