May Day, also known as Lei Day, is a special day celebrated in Hawaii on May 1st. It has significant cultural and historical importance to locals, as it celebrates their...

Hawaiian botanicals are at the heart of our practice at Koa. We honor these flora in a series of generative artworks titled “Imagined Blooms”. These images reflect the natural beauty...

Our #TuneIn series explores the themes of⁠ mindfulness and self care. As a skincare brand, we⁠ understand that it isn’t just products that help you feel⁠ grounded. #TuneIn shares rituals and practices from...

Our #TuneIn series explores the themes of⁠ mindfulness and self care. As a skincare brand, we⁠ understand that it isn’t just products that help you feel⁠ grounded. #TuneIn shares rituals and practices from...

Spring is in the air, and with longer days and warmer temperatures there is no better time to give your skincare routine a refresh. Whether you’re just getting started with...

Winter can be an especially hard time for our skin. With the cold, dry air comes flaking, itchy skin, but with regular use of body lotion, we can keep our...

Koa trees are an integral part of Hawaii’s biodiversity. Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, these majestic trees thrive in deep volcanic ash and can grow up to 100 feet high....

On our latest installment of Forces of Nature, we connect with artist and designer Steph Shue Yan Lau. Based in Brooklyn, Steph's distinctive work explores the spectrum of what is...

Our #TuneIn series explores the themes of⁠ mindfulness and self care. As a skincare brand, we⁠ understand that it isn’t just products that help you feel⁠ grounded. #TuneIn allows you to share what...

We know that chemical sunscreen is bad, and mineral sunscreen is good. But not all mineral sunscreens are equal. Today, we explore the actual minerals that power mineral sunscreen –...

We hear the term “reef safe” thrown around alot these days. But what exactly does it mean? And why is it important? We provide some helpful points below: 1. What...

The sun allows life to exist on Earth. Plants need sunlight to grow. Animals, including humans, need plants for food and oxygen. Without heat from the sun, Earth would freeze....