Organic & Botanical Skincare

Each morning I wake up surrounded by the forest in Bunya, Queensland. The birds start early — parrots, bellbirds, currawongs and magpies calling through the trees — and every now and then we’re lucky enough to see a koala resting high in the branches or a wallaby moving quietly through the bush.

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Living here keeps me grounded. Nature has a quiet rhythm to it, and being surrounded by it reminds me every day why I’m so drawn to working with plants and natural ingredients.

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But my connection with nature actually began long before I lived here. I was born in Devon, England, and my family moved to Australia when I was nine. I spent summers exploring the beaches of Sydney with friends, and later we moved further north along the beautiful coast of New South Wales. Those early experiences — the green hills of Devon, the coastline of NSW, the changing seasons — instilled in me a lifelong appreciation for nature and its quiet, restorative power.

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My early career took me in a completely different direction. I followed my love of fashion, which led me into modelling, travel, and studying design.

But life has a way of gently redirecting us. After experiencing a personal health challenge, I discovered Reiki and became fascinated by the link between healing, self-care, and wellbeing. That led me to study aromatherapy and massage therapy, and in 2011 I opened my own massage studio here in Bunya, offering relaxation and beauty treatments in a peaceful, natural setting.

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It was during this time that Amisi really began to take shape. I offer body sugaring as a natural hair removal treatment and many of my clients had sensitive skin, and I wanted to create something gentle and nourishing they could use between their treatments. So I started making small batches of skincare using botanical oils, plant butters, and natural extracts known for their skin-loving properties.

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The very first product I created was the Tahitian Gardenia Body Balm, and to my surprise, it went on to win an award. That moment gave me the confidence to keep going.

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Soon clients began asking for more — particularly a facial moisturiser that would deeply hydrate their skin without irritation. From there, the range slowly grew, guided by the real needs of the people I worked with.

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Over time, my own skin journey also began shaping the direction of Amisi. Like many women, I experienced how skin changes through menopause — becoming drier, more sensitive, and sometimes unpredictable. That experience gave me a much deeper understanding of what so many women go through and strengthened my desire to create skincare that truly supports dry, sensitive and maturing skin.

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Amisi was built on a simple belief:

The most effective skincare begins with nature — but is elevated by science.

What started as hand-blended formulas has grown into a carefully developed range created with the support of professional formulators. Today our products combine beautiful botanical ingredients with clinically supported actives such as hyaluronic acid, Pentavitin®, and peptides to ensure every formula is both gentle and effective.

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For me, creating skincare has always been personal. I wouldn’t expect anyone to use something I wouldn’t happily use myself. Every product has to meet a standard that feels right — it must feel beautiful on the skin, have a calming natural aroma, look appealing, and most importantly, deliver real results.

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As I grow older, I understand more deeply how much our skin changes with time. Supporting it with nourishing care can make a real difference — not just to how our skin looks, but to how we feel in ourselves.

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My hope is that Amisi products bring a little of that same sense of care and connection into your daily routine.

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Because in many ways, nature has always known what we need.

At Amisi, we simply refine it.

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~ Kerry Ann Purdy
Founder

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