Collection: ACTIVIST

ACTIVIST is a Mānuka honey brand born from the wild beauty of Aotearoa, New Zealand, and shaped by the lived experiences of founders Gabrielle Mirkin and Luke Harwood. Guided by a shared reverence for nature and its healing rhythms, ACTIVIST is both a return to roots and a modern ritual for radiant health.

Luke’s deep connection to New Zealand’s coastal landscapes and his life immersed in the ocean taught him early on the quiet power of bees as sacred environmental messengers. Gabrielle’s journey took her through the fast-paced creative world of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar in New York City—until an inner calling led her back to slowness, to the earth, and to the potent wisdom of natural healing.

Each jar of raw, traceable Mānuka honey is harvested with care from remote, untouched forests and crafted into potent skincare that nourishes, soothes, and strengthens. With powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, Activist’s formulations support barrier health, radiance, and resilience—naturally.

Together, they created ACTIVIST as an offering—a way to honor ancestral land, holistic wellness, and the remarkable medicinal qualities of raw Mānuka honey. Each product is a love letter to slow living, regenerative practices, and the kind of beauty that begins from within.