Natural Resources, Local Harvesters

Respecting nature’s gifts and the people who gather them

In the heart of the tropics, every drop, leaf and seed used in our skincare tells a story: a story of people. IWANI’s local harvesters are not just suppliers; they are the true heroes of our journey. They live close to nature, understand its rhythms, and gather its gifts with care and respect.

Guardians of balance

From the rainforests of Borneo to the coastal groves of Lombok, these communities work hand in hand with the land. They know when the illipe nuts are ready to fall, how the leaves should be dried, and how to preserve biodiversity while sustaining their livelihoods. Their ancestral knowledge ensures that what we take from nature is always balanced by what we give back.

Empowerment through partnership

IWANI partners directly with these local harvesters — families, cooperatives and smallholder groups — providing fair compensation, training and long-term support. By choosing to work with them, we help sustain traditional skills, strengthen local economies, and protect ecosystems that might otherwise be lost to industrial exploitation.

Stories from the source:

Why they’re our heroes

At IWANI, sustainability is not a trend, it’s a relationship. These local harvesters embody our belief that beauty begins with respect: for people, for culture, and for the earth. They are the unseen hands behind every product, and the reason we can proudly say our skincare is born from nature and made with humanity.

Join the movement

Together, we can make every act of care a force for good. Support IWANI’s mission by exploring our Sustainable Skincare or learning more about our Sustainability Mission.

Because when we care – truly care – we create change that lasts.

Healthy skin, a healthier planet, that’s the IWANI way.

IWANI - The purest skincare protecting rainforest & reef