Is this the key to the healthiest skin in the World?
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Born from a vision to regenerate the land and redefine natural beauty, MN8 Skincare is a next-generation regenerative skincare brand, now launching in Australia.
The story began in 2020 when Theresa Dobson and her partner Wayne Allen purchased a struggling, run-down 700-acre dairy farm in Waipū, on New Zealand’s North Island. Their goal was to restore the land and create a positive, family-inclusive business. They planted rows of native East Cape mānuka, a strain found only in New Zealand and prized for its richness in healing compounds.
Through extensive research, they determined that CO₂ extraction would maximise the plant’s active molecules. By 2022, 120 acres of thriving mānuka were ready for harvest, and the farm was flourishing.
When Jaxon Dobson’s mother passed away in 2022, he returned home from Los Angeles and took the family business seriously. “Upon seeing, smelling and trialling our first full-spectrum mānuka extract, I realised we had created something really special,” says Jaxon Dobson, Founder and Director of MN8. “I wanted to build a brand that represented those initial values and spoke to a global audience.”
Entering the skincare industry, Jaxon observed that many brands are disconnected from their ingredients and have little positive impact beyond recyclable packaging. “I also noticed how many brands rely on cheap formulas and spend a fortune on branding to sell them at 10 times the price,” he says. “MN8 is about doing better for skin and for the land.” 
MN8 SKINCARE: REGENERATION IN A BOTTLE
At the heart of MN8 Skincare is Full-Spectrum Mānuka Gold Extract, powered by The Beneficial 8, a collection of bioactive molecules that help to:
- Helps support the appearance of firm, youthful skin
- Supports skin's natural renewal process
- Helps calm and soothe skin
- Helps maintain clear-looking skin and reduce the appearance of pigmentation
- Smooths, strengthens, and revitalises the skin's appearance
Mānuka oil is over 1,000 times more potent than mānuka honey, and East Cape mānuka contains the highest concentration of triketones in the world. These naturally occurring compounds are antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and deeply restorative. Due to their innovative extraction process, MN8's full-spectrum mānuka extracts boast 45+ active molecules and twice the amount of triketones of NZ's leading mānuka oil brands.
Every MN8 product is vegan, cruelty-free, and made in small batches using pristine natural ingredients and advanced CO₂ extraction. “By using native botanicals and superior extraction processes, we’re helping build the infrastructure for a truly regenerative mānuka industry,” says Dobson. “It’s about honouring the land, reflecting its purity, and combining that with innovation.”
HEALTHY PLANET = HEALTHY SKIN
On the family farm, sheep graze peacefully among mānuka rows and the air hums with birdlife — a living example of regeneration in action. Every MN8 product reflects that philosophy: spray-free, small-batch, and handcrafted, allowing both skin and planet to thrive.
“The dream for MN8 is to continue purchasing marginal dairy farms and turning them into regenerative mānuka plantations,” says Dobson. “We want to set a new global standard for positive impact in skincare, proving that what’s good for the earth is good for your skin.”
With its Australian debut, MN8 Skincare introduces a new generation of natural skincare, rooted in regeneration, powered by nature, and proven by science.
THE STAPLES
MN8 Skincare launches in Australia with a concise, high-performance edit of essentials, each powered by Full-Spectrum Mānuka Gold Extract and designed to restore balance, clarity, and resilience to the skin.
FULL-SPECTRUM MĀNUKA CLEANSER | 120 ml | $78 AUD
A dual-use gentle exfoliating cleanser and purifying mask infused with Full-Spectrum Mānuka Gold Extract.
FULL-SPECTRUM MĀNUKA SERUM | 30 ml | $118 AUD
A potent, regenerating serum featuring the highest concentration of active compounds.
FULL-SPECTRUM MĀNUKA MOISTURISER | 50 ml | $98 AUD
A daily moisturiser delivering lasting hydration while healing and protecting the skin barrier.
FULL-SPECTRUM MĀNUKA BUNDLE | $268 AUD
A complete three-step system: Cleanser, Serum and Moisturiser.
About MN8 Skincare
MN8 Skincare is a New Zealand-based skincare brand committed to crafting high-quality, sustainable products that empower people to embrace their natural uniqueness and live with confidence. Born from a regenerative manuka farm, MN8 transforms premium botanicals into potent, healing skincare solutions, straight from the farm to your skin. With a focus on natural, eco-friendly ingredients, MN8 combines cutting-edge extraction technology with traditional sustainable practices to produce Full-spectrum Manuka extracts rich in compounds, antioxidants, and barrier-supporting molecules.
The brand is dedicated to promoting healthy, glowing skin while reducing its carbon footprint and creating a healthier planet, population, and sense of self. Since its inception, MN8 has grown from sowing the first manuka seeds in 2020 to producing top-of-the-market Manuka oils and extracts by 2023, offering skincare that is as effective as it is environmentally conscious. MN8 Skincare stands as a reminder that true beauty is natural, and confidence comes from embracing who we are. All products are 100% New Zealand-made, vegan-friendly, and available with free express shipping to Australia for orders over $100 AUD.
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