How do I return or exchange a product?
Please view our Returns Policy for how to return or exchange a purchase.
I purchased your products at an authorised retailer, can I return them to you?
Unfortunately, you cannot return products to us if you purchased from an authorised retailer. Please return them via the authorised retailer you originally purchased from, within 14 days of purchase. For more information, please see our Returns Policy.
What if I received an order with broken items or my package is missing?
If your product was delivered damaged, please contact us at hello@emmalewisham.co.nz and provide a photo of the damage. On confirmation of the damage, we will arrange for the product to be collected, and the damaged product will be replaced.
If your product is missing, please first double check around the property and with your neighbours. If this cannot be found, please contact us at hello@emmalewisham.co.nz, and we will try to track the item through our shipping provider. You can speed up this process by contacting NZ Post directly at www.courierpost.co.nz/track/track-and-trace, or for Australian orders www.auspost.com.au and providing your tracking number and other information requested.
We cannot send a new product until the original has been confirmed missing, and are unable to assist for damaged and missing products outside the 14 day return policy timeframe, and without a photo of the broken or damaged product.
Please view our Returns Policy for more information.
What is the philosophy behind your formulations?
We think about skincare formulations differently. Our formulations are rooted in a deep knowledge of the science and physiology of skin. Our skin is alive and dynamic, and we understand the complex network of processes and activities that sit behind each skin concern. To effectively solve a skin concern, understanding this physiology is essential. We have flipped the standard approach to formulating skincare on its head. We fundamentally think about skin formulations differently. Traditionally, skincare has been developed by starting with a focus on 1-2 singular active ingredients and then determining the potency required to deliver results. The results are typically one dimensional, meaning the formulation is designed to target a singular activity within the skin process behind a particular skin concern. Our formulations are fundamentally different as we’ve moved beyond this approach, where instead of starting with a focus on ingredients, we start with a focus on the physiology of the skin. We determine the complex combinations of multiple active ingredients needed to effectively target the activities within the skin process behind a particular skin concern. This pioneering, skin-first approach, works in synergy with the complex skin process to deliver superior, more powerful results. Developed by scientists and physiologists with over 100 years combined experience, our formulas are engineered with up to 25 meticulously chosen ingredients that individually perform a function, but in synergy work to amplify each other to provide superior results. The most powerful way to interact with the skin is by harnessing nature, therefore we only use natural ingredients, harnessing both bio-identical ingredients found within the skin as well as the specialised, scientifically proven natural plant extracts. These bio-active ingredients work in harmony with the skin to trigger powerful cellular responses that deliver unparalleled results.
Where are Emma Lewisham products made?
Our products are made in beautiful New Zealand, and are packed with powerful and high quality natural and safe ingredients sourced from around the globe.
Are your formulations certified?
You can see which certifications a specific product holds, on its product page. Our products comply with rigorous international standards. Learn more about our ingredients here.
What ingredients don't you use?
All our products are free from: synthetic chemicals, GMO, toxins, fillers, artificial colours, artificial fragrances, parabens, phthalates, sulphates, DEA, petrochemicals, mineral oils, silicones, formaldehyde, triclosan, and chemical screens. We are free from phenoxyethanol.
None of our products contain microbeads. We only use natural, biodegradable Jojoba wax beads which can be found in our Illuminating Exfoliant.
Our formulations do contain benzyl salicylate, citronellol, eugenol, geraniol, linalool in very low concentrations as constituents of our essential oils. It’s worth noting that the EWG (Environmental Working Group) rating for these, refer only to the individual constituents extracted in a lab from the essential oil, or synthetically replications. The ratings are not applicable to our formulas, as we never use extracted or synthetic constituents, only the pure naturally occurring essential oil.
Does Emma Lewisham use essential oils?
Our formulations contain benzyl salicylate, citronellol, eugenol, geraniol, linalool, farnesol, and limonene in very low concentrations as constituents of our essential oils within our natural fragrances.
What is the pH of your products?
- Skin Reset Serum is between pH 4-5.5
- Skin Reset Eye Crème is between pH 4-5.5
- Skin Shield SPF 30 is between pH 7.5-8.5
- Supernatural Face Crème Riche is between pH 4-5.5
- Supernatural Day Crème is between pH 4-5.5
- Supernatural Vitale Elixir is between pH 4-5.5
- Supernatural Sleeping Mask is between pH 4-5.5
- Illuminating Exfoliant is between pH 4-5.5
- Oil products have no pH value.
Are your products biocompatible?
All of our products are tested to ensure that they are biocompatible - meaning that they have a pH level as close as possible to the natural pH level of our skin. Our skin is an incredibly delicate organ and, just like every other organ, it works best in a certain environment. In our skin’s case, we talk about this environment in terms of a pH level. The pH scale ranges from 1 to 14, with all Emma Lewisham products sitting between 4 and 8 - in line with the optimum pH being just below a 5 (as published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science) and 7 being considered ‘neutral’. The closer the pH level of a product is to that of our natural skin, the more effective it is in gently exfoliating skin cells to keep our skin looking beautifully bright and smooth.
What fragrances are used in Emma Lewisham products?
Our fragrance comes from botanicals – we only use natural oil blends and extracts. No synthetic perfumes or fragrances are used.
Are your ingredients natural and organic?
Emma Lewisham is a natural skincare brand. Developed by scientists and physiologists with over 100 years combined experience, our formulas are engineered with up to 25 meticulously chosen ingredients that are individually efficacious, but in combination work to amplify each other to provide next generation results. The most powerful way to interact with the skin is naturally, therefore we only use natural ingredients, harnessing both bio-identical ingredients found within the skin as well as the specialised, scientifically proven natural plant extracts. These bio-active ingredients work in harmony with the skin to trigger powerful cellular responses that deliver unparalleled results. Except for our SPF which is 98% natural, our ingredients have one essential characteristic: they can be found in nature. The definition of natural by NATRUE who are an International Natural and Organic Cosmetics Association who certify natural and organic cosmetics worldwide is classified in 3 ways:
1. Natural ingredients are those to which only physical processes or fermentation have been applied.
2. Derived natural ingredients are the result of chemical processes of natural ingredients.
3. Nature-identical ingredients can be either pigments, minerals or preservatives. They are reproduced in the laboratory but exist in nature.
Emma Lewisham uses predominantly natural and naturally derived ingredients - and one natural identical ingredient (vitamin B3) in our Skin Reset Serum.
For our preservative system we use: Dehydroacetic Acid (and) Benzyl Alcohol. NaTrue certified preservatives for natural and organic cosmetic, ECOCERT & COSMOS compliant, Soil Association approved. Dehydroacetic acid is found in nature in the flowers of the solandra species. Benzyl alcohol is a constituent found in many pure essential oils, and also in fruits and teas.
Can Emma Lewisham products be used on children?
Generally, we recommend using only small amounts of skincare products on young children.
Our formulations do not contain: synthetic chemicals, GMO, toxins, fillers, artificial colours, artificial fragrances, parabens, phthalates, sulphates, DEA, petrochemicals, mineral oils, silicones, formaldehyde, triclosan, and chemical screens. We are free from phenoxyethanol.
This means Emma Lewisham products are suitable for children, particularly our sun protection (SPF) products. If your child has any allergies or skin conditions we advise you to consult your doctor or pharmacist and show them the ingredient list. You can find a full ingredient list on the product’s information page.
Are your products suitable for pregnant women and for women who are breastfeeding?
Yes. The Emma Lewisham range is generally suitable to use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. In fact, Emma herself has used these products while pregnant and during breastfeeding.
We recommend patch testing before first use if you want to be cautious. We also recommend you consult with your doctor or pharmacist and show them the ingredient list. You can find a full ingredient list on the product’s information page.
We do use essential oils, but generally only in very minimal concentrations within our natural fragrance.
Are your products gluten free?
We have not formulated to be gluten free, and some ingredients are wheat-derived across our range. For customers with gluten sensitivities we cannot guarantee that the raw materials and ingredients we use across the Emma Lewisham range are gluten free.
We recommend if you have sensitive skin or allergies that you do a patch test first or consult your medical practitioner before using any new skincare product. If your skin is not responding well to one of our products, including irritation, please discontinue use and contact a medical practitioner.
Some products that specifically contain gluten, are however our Supernatural Day Crème, Skin Reset Eye Crème, and Supernatural Sleeping Mask.
I have a wheat, nut or soy allergy. Can I use Emma Lewisham products?
Some Emma Lewisham products contain ingredients such as cetearyl alcohol (derived from wheat), nut oils (such as tamanu) and soy oil.
We recommend if you have sensitive skin or allergies that you do a patch test first or consult your medical practitioner before using any new skincare product. If your skin is not responding well to one of our products, including irritation, please discontinue use and contact a medical practitioner.
What is a circular model?
A circular economic model is a truly sustainable model and is based on three key principles:
- eliminating waste and pollution
- keeping products and materials in use
- regenerating natural systems
By following these principles we will significantly reduce both carbon emissions and our reliance on the extraction of new raw materials. In beauty, a circular model needs to focus on packaging, meaning the reusing of our packaging (over and over) before recycling as a final point of call.
The opposite to a circular economic model is the linear economic model, (the one we have inherited) whose principles are take-make-waste. This means taking a natural resource, making it into a product and then discarding it. The linear economic model is not designed to keep materials in use, it is typically a single use model that relies on the constant extraction of new raw materials. This is a model that can’t be sustained. The majority of businesses operate a linear economic model, however, to reduce the world’s carbon emissions and unprecedented amount of waste, we must transition all industries to the circular economic model.
What does it mean to be regenerative?
When we talk about being ‘regenerative’ we are referring to methods of operating that don’t just sustain the current state of the Earth, but actively help to create a positive impact.
As part of our planet positive path, we offset our greenhouse gas emissions by 125% and are actively working towards increasing the number of our ingredients from farms using regenerative practices. Regenerative farming practices focus on regenerating the health of our soils by increasing their ability to sequester carbon while simultaneously increasing biodiversity and restoring water quality. These are all essential components for creating a healthy environment where plants, animals and people can prosper. The Rodale Institute, who helped pioneer this approach to farming, estimated that the world could sequester more than 100% of current annual carbon emissions through regenerative farming practices.
What is a carbon credit?
Every tonne of emissions reduced by an environmental project creates one carbon offset or carbon credit. Companies (or individuals) can invest in these projects through buying carbon credits in order to reduce their own carbon footprints. These environmental projects are certified to be actively removing or reducing GHGs from our atmosphere. Essentially buying carbon credits is the process of investing in green projects in order to balance your own emissions.
What are the types of carbon offset projects? What projects does Emma Lewisham invest in?
Carbon offset projects include:
- Reforestation and conservation - credits based on either the carbon captured by new trees or the carbon not released through protecting old trees.
- Renewable energy - building or maintaining chiefly solar, wind or hydro sites across the world, boosting the amount of renewable energy on the grid, creating jobs, decreasing reliance on fossil fuels, and bolstering the sector’s global growth.
- Community Projects (help to introduce energy-efficient methods or technology to undeveloped communities around the world).
- Waste to energy - often involves capturing methane and converting it into electricity. Sometimes this means capturing landfill gas, or in smaller villages, human or agricultural waste.
We have allocated 75% of our carbon offset credits to regenerating New Zealand’s Puhoi Forest Reserves, 12.5% to supporting Gyapa’s Cook Stoves technology in Ghana and 12.5% to Wind Power Project in India.
Why is carbon offsetting important and what role does it play?
We know that carbon is the leading greenhouse gas (GHG) responsible for the human induced rate at which our atmosphere is warming. As humans, we have been accustomed to reasonably stable and predictable climate and weather patterns for thousands of years, however with this warming comes great destabilisation and uncertainty. We are already seeing huge fluctuations in weather patterns, with floods, droughts, hurricanes and fires and these fluctuations in temperature caused by the drastic increase in GHGs in our atmosphere are creating an environment where many plants and animal species are no longer able to survive.
Almost every activity we undertake whether as a business or individual, involves emitting carbon into our atmosphere. While focusing on reducing our carbon must be our first priority, carbon credits allow us to offset what we cannot reduce until we reach the point of being inherently carbon zero.
Are your products suitable for vegans?
We strive to produce vegan friendly products where possible.
All of our products, except our Supernatural Blemish Serum is vegan friendly.
Do you (or a third party) test your ingredients or finished products on animals?
No, we do not test any of our finished products, ingredients, or formulas on animals. We are PETA certified cruelty-free.
Are you owned by a company that tests on animals?
No, we are a privately owned company. We do not test any of our finished products, ingredients, or formulas on animals.
Do Emma Lewisham products contain synthetic microbeads?
We do not use synthetic microbeads (plastic beads) in any of our products.
What causes do you support?
You can learn about causes we support here.
Do you have a Sustainability Policy?
We absolutely do. You can read our Sustainability Policy here.
EU Recycling Information
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Illuminating Face & Body Oil: Box PAP 21 | Bottle 73 (painted glass) | Pump 92 | Cap 90 | Refill pouch 7
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Illuminating Oil Cleanser: Box PAP 21 | Bottle 73 (painted glass) | Pump 92 | Cap 90 | Refill pouch 7
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Supernatural Crème Cleanser: Box PAP 21 | Bottle 73 (painted glass) | Pump 92 | Cap 90 | Refill pouch 7
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Illuminating Exfoliant: Box PAP 21 | Bottle 73 (painted glass) | Pump 92 | Cap 90 | Refill pouch 7
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Supernatural Day Crème: Box PAP 21 | Jar PMMA 7 (acrylic) | Airless pump 92 (PP 5, ABS 7, FE 40) | Lid ABS 7 | Refill pod PP 5, HDPE 2 | Refill pod seal: ALU 41
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Skin Reset Serum: Box PAP 21 | Jar PMMA 7 (acrylic) | Airless pump 92 (PP 5, ABS 7, FE 40) | Lid ABS 7 | Refill pod PP 5, HDPE 2 | Refill pod seal: ALU 41
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Skin Reset Eye Crème: Box PAP 21 | Jar PMMA 7 (acrylic) | Airless pump 92 (PP 5, ABS 7, FE 40) | Lid ABS 7 | Refill pod PP 5, HDPE 2 | Refill pod seal: ALU 41
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Sunceutical SPF 50 Mineral Face Crème: Box PAP 21 | Jar PMMA 7 (acrylic) | Airless pump 92 (PP 5, ABS 7, FE 40) | Lid ABS 7 | Refill pod PP 5, HDPE 2 | Refill pod seal: ALU 41
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Sunceutical SPF 50 Mineral Body Crème: Box PAP 21 | Jar PMMA 7 (acrylic) | Airless pump 92 (PP 5, ABS 7, FE 40) | Lid ABS 7 | Refill pod PP 5, HDPE 2 | Refill pod seal: ALU 41
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Sunceutical SPF 50 Mineral Glow Serum: Box PAP 21 | Jar PMMA 7 (acrylic) | Airless pump 92 (PP 5, ABS 7, FE 40) | Lid ABS 7 | Refill pod PP 5, HDPE 2 | Refill pod seal: ALU 41
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Supernatural Face Crème Riche: Box PAP 21 | Jar PMMA 7 (acrylic) | Lid 90 (ABS 7, ALU 41) | Refill pod PP 5 | Refill pod seal: ALU 41
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Supernatural Face Oil: Box PAP 21 | Bottle 73 (painted glass) | Pump 90, 95 | Refill pouch 7
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Supernatural Sleeping Mask: Box PAP 21 | Jar PMMA 7 (acrylic) | Lid 90 (ABS 7, ALU 41) | Refill pod PP 5 | Refill pod seal: ALU 41
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Supernatural Vitale Elixir: Box PAP 21 | Bottle 73 (painted glass) | Pump 90, 95 | Refill pouch 7