Rukhsar Craft, Auckland: Handmade Soaps, Oils & Kawakawa Balm
DoorToShop connects you with a local Auckland store carrying the pieces that are genuinely hard to find here, delivered in 1–3 business days.
DoorToShop is a multi-merchant marketplace based in Auckland, NZ, operated by Advance Analytics Technologies Limited. This range comes from Rukhsar craft, a small maker at 21 Range View Road in Mount Albert.
Soaps & face care
Handmade Rice Soap
A small-batch bar built around rice, an ingredient used in beauty preparations across East and South Asia for generations. The gentlest bar in the range and the easiest starting point.
Turmeric Honey & Shea Soap
Turmeric, honey and shea butter in a single bar — richer and more moisturising underfoot than the rice soap, with turmeric's characteristic golden colour.
2-in-1 Rice Face Scrub & Mask
Works as a gentle physical scrub or, left on, as a mask. Two uses from one jar, which is the practical case for it over buying both separately.
Oils & balms
Turmeric Face Oil — Brighten & Hydrate
A facial oil built on turmeric, applied in small amounts to damp skin. The most concentrated product in the range and the one that lasts longest per dollar.
Rosemary Hair Oil
A rosemary-infused hair and scalp oil, massaged in before washing. Rosemary oil has had a genuine surge in popularity, and buying it from a local maker beats paying international shipping for the same thing.
Kawakawa Balm
Made with kawakawa, a native New Zealand plant long used in rongoā Māori. A thick balm for dry patches — the most distinctly local product in the range, and the one hardest to find made fresh in Auckland.
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What's in the Range
Five ingredients do most of the work across these six products. Knowing what each one is makes it easier to pick the right product rather than guessing from the name.
Kawakawa
A native New Zealand shrub with distinctive heart-shaped, often hole-punched leaves. It has a long history in rongoā Māori and appears widely in New Zealand-made balms. Buying a kawakawa balm made locally in Auckland means it hasn't sat in a shipping container for six weeks.
Turmeric
Used in South Asian beauty and pre-wedding rituals for centuries, particularly in ubtan preparations. It carries a strong yellow pigment, so apply it in small amounts and give it time to absorb before it meets a white towel.
Rice
Rice water and rice flour are staples of East and South Asian beauty traditions. In a soap it gives a soft, mild lather; in a scrub, a fine physical exfoliant that is less abrasive than salt or sugar.
Rosemary
A herb infusion widely used as a scalp and hair oil. It is typically massaged into the scalp and left for a period before washing out, rather than left in.
Shea butter & honey
Both are richer, heavier ingredients that make a soap bar more conditioning than a plain glycerin base — worth knowing if your skin runs dry through an Auckland winter.
These descriptions cover traditional use and texture only. If you have sensitive skin, a known allergy, or a skin condition you're treating, patch test first and talk to a pharmacist or doctor — handmade products are not a substitute for medical advice. Check the individual product page and packaging for the full ingredient list.
Why Buy Handmade Cosmetics from a Local Maker?
- Made in small batches in Mount Albert, Auckland — not imported and warehoused
- Delivered across Auckland in 1–3 business days, without international shipping fees
- No minimum order value, so a single $12 bar is a perfectly valid order
- Can be added to the same cart as groceries, flowers or home decor from other local stores
- Priced between $12 and $30, which makes the range workable as a small gift or a stocking filler
Ordering through DoorToShop takes four steps.
Browse.
Search by product name or browse the store listing. Each product shows the price in NZD and which local Auckland store it comes from.
Add to cart.
You can combine these with items from other merchants in a single cart and check out once. No separate orders, no separate payments.
Pay securely.
Pay by credit card, debit card, or net banking via Stripe. There is no minimum order value.
Track your delivery.
The store dispatches the next business day. Courier delivery typically takes 1–3 business days. Track your order in real time through the DoorToShop app or website.
The base delivery fee is $7 NZD, with free delivery within Auckland on orders above $69. There is no minimum order value. You can read how DoorToShop works before your first order.
Which Auckland Suburbs Get Delivery?
DoorToShop delivers across the full Auckland region, including:
North Shore, West Auckland, Central Auckland, South Auckland, East Auckland, Albany, Henderson, Glen Eden, Manukau, Howick, Mt Wellington, Botany, Pakuranga, and Otahuhu.
If you're anywhere in the AKL urban area, you're covered.
Frequently Asked Questions: Handmade Cosmetics in Auckland
Where can I buy kawakawa balm in Auckland?
Rukhsar craft, a small maker based in Mount Albert, Auckland, lists a handmade kawakawa balm on DoorToShop. It is delivered across the Auckland region in 1 to 3 business days.
Who makes the handmade cosmetics on DoorToShop?
Rukhsar craft, based at 21 Range View Road, Mount Albert, Auckland, makes the range in small batches. It currently lists six products: handmade rice soap, turmeric honey and shea soap, a 2-in-1 rice face scrub and mask, turmeric face oil, rosemary hair oil, and kawakawa balm.
Where can I buy rosemary hair oil in New Zealand?
Rukhsar craft lists a handmade rosemary hair oil on DoorToShop, made in Auckland and delivered locally. Buying from a New Zealand maker avoids the international shipping costs and delays that come with ordering rosemary oil from overseas.
Do you sell handmade soap in Auckland?
Yes. Two handmade soaps are listed: a rice soap and a turmeric, honey and shea butter soap. Both are made in small batches in Mount Albert, Auckland.
What is turmeric face oil used for?
Turmeric has been used in South Asian beauty preparations for centuries, particularly in ubtan mixtures before weddings. The oil is applied sparingly. Turmeric carries a strong yellow pigment, so allow it to absorb before it comes into contact with light-coloured fabric.
Is this range suitable as a gift?
The range sits between $12 and $30 per product, which makes it workable as a small gift, a stocking filler, or a set assembled from several items. There is no minimum order value on DoorToShop.
How fast is delivery in Auckland?
Orders are dispatched by the maker the next business day and typically arrive within 1 to 3 business days across the Auckland region. Same-day delivery is not offered.
How much does delivery cost?
The base delivery fee is $7 NZD, with free delivery within Auckland on orders above $69 — the exact amount is confirmed at checkout. There is no minimum order value.
Can I order cosmetics and groceries in the same cart?
Yes. DoorToShop is a multi-merchant marketplace, so you can add handmade cosmetics, groceries, bakery items, flowers, home decor and more from different local stores into one cart and pay once.