From Ancestral Wisdom to Modern Skincare: The Story Behind Nala Native

Written By Aimee Louise

Skincare, at its best, is more than functional. It’s restorative, a quiet return to self. At Nala Native, we create eco-luxury skincare that honours ancient plant wisdom and contemporary science. Designed for conscious consumers who value simplicity, integrity, and natural beauty that feels like home. This is the story behind our brand.

A Legacy of Healing from Two Lands

Nala Native was founded by Aimee Louise Ó hÍceadha, whose heritage traces back to the Ó hÍceadha clan, a respected lineage of Irish herbal physicians who once cared for Gaelic kings using botanical medicine and seasonal remedies. That ancestral wisdom, rooted in holistic healing and plant-based care, forms the philosophical backbone of Nala Native. As a seventh-generation Australian, Aimee’s connection to this land runs deep. From coastal bushland to red desert, her experience living in remote communities and observing native ecosystems has shaped a profound respect for slow, earth-aligned rituals.

With Nala Native, she brings these two worlds together:

  • The ancient healing practices of Irish herbalism

  • The clinical power of Australian native botanicals

The result is skincare that is gentle, grounded, and deeply effective.

Plant-Powered, Skin-Centred

Every product we create is designed to support skin health long-term, with no filler, no excess, and no shortcuts. Our formulations unite powerful native Australian botanicals like:

  • Kakadu Plum – one of the world’s richest sources of Vitamin C

  • Quandong – high in antioxidants, brightening and anti-inflammatory

  • Snowflower – calming, regenerative, barrier-repairing

These ingredients are paired with proven skin-supporting vitamins like A, B, and C, as well as Hyaluronic Acid, to hydrate, strengthen, and restore balance. We believe your skin doesn’t need more, it needs better.

A Ritual, Not a Routine

We see skincare as a return to stillness. A moment to reconnect. That’s why our products are designed to become part of your everyday rhythm, a mist after your morning walk, a serum before rest, a cream that cocoons your skin overnight. Simple. Grounded. Intentional. Because when done with presence, skincare becomes a ceremony.

Sustainability from Soil to Shelf

From the start, we committed to building a brand that leaves a lighter footprint. Every detail, from compostable packaging and palm-free formulas to carbon-conscious sourcing, is chosen with care.

We use:

  • 100% compostable shipping materials

  • Low-impact printing and labels

  • Sustainable, cruelty-free ingredients

  • Local manufacturing for transparency and quality control

Skincare that works shouldn’t come at the planet’s expense.

More Than a Brand, A Return Home

Nala Native is where ancestral healing meets modern skincare. A brand built on feminine lineage, botanical intelligence, and sustainable luxury. A quiet invitation to pause, restore, and return to your skin, to the land, and yourself.

With care,
Nala Native
Ritual. Rest. Country. Skin.

Aimee Louise