About Amisi
Natural & Nourishing Skincare
How we blossomed
Each morning, I wake to the forest surrounds of Bunya — a landscape that keeps me grounded and connected to the quiet rhythm of nature.
My journey with plants began much earlier, though. I spent my childhood in the Devon countryside in England, surrounded by green hills, hedgerows and wildflowers and the changing seasons shaped daily life. After moving to Australia after and the big ciy of Sydney, with my family, we later moved to the beautiful coast of New South Wales.
*I love to be in nature I feel like Closeness to nature has a way of awakening creativity and bringing a sense of peace — a quiet refuge in a noisy world. For many, it offers healing, inspiration, and even a deeper connection to something greater."
I followed my passion into fashion, which led me into modelling, travel, and design studies. But it was a personal health challenge that set me on a new path. Through Reiki, I discovered the powerful link between healing and self-care — a turning point that led me to study aromatherapy and massage. In 2011, I opened my own massage therapy studio, offering relaxation and beauty treatments in the peaceful surrounds of Bunya.
Amisi was born from the belief that truly effective skincare starts with nature — but is elevated by science.
What began as hand-blended formulas made with botanical oils and plant extracts has grown into a carefully developed range of products that combine organic ingredients with advanced actives. Today, I work with a professional formulator to ensure every product meets the highest standards — blending rose hydrosol, calming botanicals, and next-generation ingredients like hyaluronic acid, Pentavitin®, and peptides.
Each formula is created with purpose, especially for those with dry, sensitive, or maturing skin. I wouldn’t expect my customers to use anything I wouldn’t use myself — so each product has to meet a standard that feels right for me: it must feel beautiful on the skin, have a calming scent, look appealing, and most importantly, deliver real results.
As I grow older, I understand more deeply how skin changes with time and how nourishing care can make a difference — not just on the surface, but in how we feel day to day. My goal has always been to create products that are honest, sensory, effective, and rooted in both wisdom and science.
Nature has always known what we need. At Amisi, we simply refine it.
~ Kerry Ann Purdy
Founder of Amisi Skincare
Retreat
and Relax
In the tranquil surroundings, with a soundtrack of forest birdsong and frogs, Kerry created a beautiful space to pull focus on you through her beauty therapy practises. She offers natural facials incorporating organic ingredients and aromatherapy to calm the mind and renew the skin. Kerry also specialises in body sugaring, a natural form of hair removal.
Strengthening Purpose
In Kerry’s studio, skincare is all about self-care. Her studies in aromatherapy piqued her passion and respect for the wisdom of plants. Fascinated by healing energy of essential oils, discovering their incredible effects on emotions, mood, and skin. This put her on a natural path to the world of organic skincare formulation.
Products
with Heart
We prioritise how our products make you feel and believe in the holistic benefits that natural and organic ingredients bring to mind, spirit, and skin. Our shea butter, handcrafted by skilled African women, nourishes the skin and empowers communities by providing sustainable livelihoods.
Finding Formulas
Driven by a passion for natural skincare, Kerry crafted the award-winning Tahitian Gardenia Body Balm in 2018 to naturally support ageing or dry skin. Soon, her products started speaking for themselves, and AMISI Skincare was born. Luxurious, all-natural skincare that nurtures body and soul. And the rest? It's a hydrated, happy-skin history.
Naturally Nourishing
Plants contain thousands of naturally occurring chemicals, known as phytonutrients, within their petals, leaves, stems, peel, bark and seeds. These nutrients develop to defend the plant from bacteria, environmental stresses, insects and moisture loss; they also provide the colour, smell and unique flavour of the plant.
These natural plant chemicals contain vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and antioxidants, and occur naturally in raw cold pressed seed oils such as watermelon seed, papaya seed, prickly pear seed, Blue Tansy star-flower, Tamanu, jojoba and Hemp Seed oil, to name a few. Learn more in the Amisi Apothecary
Why Amisi?
Kind and compassionate
AMISI is cruelty-free. We don’t source ingredients from companies that test on animals. Instead, we lovingly test on sisters, mothers, nieces, aunts and friends.
Skin loving always
AMISI is your skin ally. Our blends feature cold-pressed oil, butter, clay, aloe, and botanical extracts packed with essential nutrients and vitamins to nourish and protect.
All about plants
AMISI is 100% plant-based skincare. We select certified organic ingredients, ethically and sustainably sourced through fair trade where possible.
Non-toxic clean
AMISI is pure. We safely moisturise your skin with a plant-based emulsifier made from olives. Skip the nasties and harmful chemicals: no parabens, sulphates, or synthetic fragrances here.
Small batch made
AMISI is made with care. Our products are created in small batches and packaged in recyclable Amber glass for maximum freshness and integrity.
Bigger than brand
AMISI is supportive. We regularly donate to animal welfare groups like Animals Australia and Peta, championing their tireless animal protection and conservation work.