Creativity's Our Middle Name
Astra Studio is committed to bringing a little bit of creativity to the world.
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We are a Product Development Studio in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand and have been creating for NZ companies for nearly 20 years.
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Astra Balms, Scrubs, Perfumes, Soaps, Oils and Waxes are made to the client's requirements, with whatever exciting ingredients we can come up with together. Vegan is always an option. Hourly rates apply.
Skype conferences are something we do often. This process concludes with full training in how to make the products, complete ownership of all recipes, labeling advice/support, information regarding suppliers of ingredients/manufacturers and basic back-up support as you begin your own production.
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It's Magic is our all-purpose balm, made by Karen since 1997. Containing local honeys, propolis and beeswax, it's a triple bee blend using magical mixology to combine with calendula, olive and grapeseed oils. Finished with a proprietary blend of lemon, teatree and lavender essential oils.
It's always helpful for "when you want to put something on that".
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Astra Glycerin Soaps are crafted from the most natural Melt and Pour base we could find. Hypo-Allergenic, Vegan, Soy Free, Gluten Free, Non-Comedogenic, Biodegradable, No Animal Testing, Non GMO. This quality glycerin soap is made the old-fashioned way and most of our soaps are made to order, many are one-of-a-kind. We make our own molds from crystals found around NZ, and use micas to recreate the crystals in beautiful soap form.
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Our Cold Process Soaps are traditionally handmade in small batches and use vegan ingredients; coconut, almond, olive and sunflower oils; cocoa and shea butters; essential oils (or cosmetic fragrances & glitter in the non-vegan versions). We also have a silk soap range. Our often not so traditional looking soaps are hand sliced or poured into single molds, and ingredients are from sustainable, cruelty-free sources.
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Karen has been teaching Product Development Classes since 1998; in polytechnics, business team building environments, private groups and general workshops. Contact her if you would like to arrange a tailor-made session.
Wanting a Custom Designed Product for your event or business gifts? Or to label as your own brand? Give us some ideas of colours and scents and we can tailor-make a beautiful item or range just for you. We can even teach you to make it, if you want to do that as well. Hourly rates apply.
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Wholesale enquiries are welcome. Minimum order applies. GST registered.
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Karen is Regional Representative for the NZ Register of Holistic Aromatherapists (NZROHA), and is committed to promoting the safe use of essential oils and herbs.
She is particularly passionate about a medical herb which is not yet legal in NZ and looks forward to the day when she can develop products containing medical marijuana for NZ companies. She has pre-trained in this industry, in advance.
In her alternate existence she is a policy analyst, trainer, auditor and consultant in that exciting world of Health & Safety. If you need any help with that, head over to eSafety NZ Ltd
Karen Malone, Product Designer and Trainer
Astra Studio @ Integrated National Training Ltd
BSc. Zoo., Dip. Herb., Dip. Aroma., Dip. OSH, Mstr. Cert. Cann., Cert. Massage NZROHA