About Us
We are passionate
Anakena - Natural Cosmetics is a "indie brand"We are an independent brand, young and born from a personal dream of creating something special and different, inspired by that unique place in the world called Rapa Nui. Behind our company there is no big capital or investment funds. The development of our cosmetic line is fed every step of the way by this dream and an immense passion that we want to share with you.
We are responsible
At Anakena - Natural Cosmetics we believe that we all share a responsibility to protect our planet and the people who live on it. Our mission is to create innovative and environmentally friendly beauty products by using high quality natural ingredients. We meticulously design our products to ensure that they are gentle and free of harsh and irritating ingredients such as sulfates, parabens, aluminum, propylene glycol, mineral oil, artificial dyes, triclosan or talc.
We are brave
The creator of Anakena, Petra Klimscha, originally from Munich (Germany), emigrated to Easter Island more than 20 years ago. In her adopted home she started in the cosmetics market by making handmade organic soaps from local ingredients, from her own garden and the surrounding area, using the cold saponification process. Along the way she came into contact with producers in the field of natural cosmetics... and, at that moment, she had the courage to inspire Chile with her ideas and products!
We are brave
The creator of Anakena, Petra Klimscha, originally from Munich (Germany), emigrated to Easter Island more than 20 years ago. In her adopted home she started in the cosmetics market by making handmade organic soaps from local ingredients, from her own garden and the surrounding area, using the cold saponification process. Along the way she came into contact with producers in the field of natural cosmetics... and, at that moment, she had the courage to inspire Chile with her ideas and products!
We are detail-oriented
In Anakena - Natural Cosmetics we think that even the smallest detail counts. Just as we take care of the quality of each of our products, we want all our communications with customers and suppliers to be done in the best possible way. That's why Milagros Portocarrero has been collaborating with us for several years now, putting all her dedication and effort into reviewing and correcting every text, every email and every post on social networks, and helping us to find new ideas to promote our products. We are united by a great friendship and a shared love for Rapa Nui, which Milagros and Javier -her husband- show also through their complete tourist guide Imagina Easter Island.
WE ARE COMMITTED
One of the most important parts of the work at Anakena - Natural Cosmetics is the preparation of the orders that we send to our wholesale customers throughout continental Chile. This task is in the hands of our dear Isaura Tobar. For her age is not an inconvenient at the moment of working; every day with her experienced hands she prepares and sends the orders and, she takes control of our warehouse in Santiago.
Isa has been a fundamental support in all Petra Klimscha's endeavors for many years. Since they met more than 20 years ago when Isa took Petra into her residence in Santiago, she has become her great friend. When Petra moved to live in Easter Island she helped her in all her adventures: first she supplied her in Café Ra'a, then in her ecological store "Rapa Nui Natural Products" and, since a couple of years ago Isa's home hosts the branch of our company in Santiago.
WE ARE COMMITTED
One of the most important parts of the work at Anakena - Natural Cosmetics is the preparation of the orders that we send to our wholesale customers throughout continental Chile. This task is in the hands of our dear Isaura Tobar. For her age is not an inconvenient at the moment of working; every day with her experienced hands she prepares and sends the orders and, she takes control of our warehouse in Santiago.
Isa has been a fundamental support in all Petra Klimscha's endeavors for many years. Since they met more than 20 years ago when Isa took Petra into her residence in Santiago, she has become her great friend. When Petra moved to live in Easter Island she helped her in all her adventures: first she supplied her in Café Ra'a, then in her ecological store "Rapa Nui Natural Products" and, since a couple of years ago Isa's home hosts the branch of our company in Santiago.
WE ARE TALENTED
One of the models of the Anakena brand is Tahira, who is also an ambassador of the Rapa Nui culture.
Not only is she a true top model on Easter Island, but she has also been one of the Queens of the annual Tapati Festival. Every year, during the first two weeks of February, two candidates compete along with their families, dance groups and competition teams, to demonstrate the best of their art and ancestral culture. There are numerous competitions in various categories: dance, singing, gastronomy, traditional sports, costumes made from natural materials and much more. At the end, the candidate who obtains the highest score as a result of all the competitions is crowned as the Tapati Queen for one year.
we are creative
Anakena's brand image is a beautiful drawing that symbolizes the essence of our products. A beautiful young islander sitting on a sarong and in the background, a guava plant, one of the main ingredients of our cosmetics.
This beautiful design, as well as the other drawings that appear on the web site and that represent the Principles Assets of our cosmetics have been created by the talented Rapa Nui artist Gustavo Bórquez Paoa.
we are creative
Anakena's brand image is a beautiful drawing that symbolizes the essence of our products. A beautiful young islander sitting on a sarong and in the background, a guava plant, one of the main ingredients of our cosmetics.
This beautiful design, as well as the other drawings that appear on the web site and that represent the Principles Assets of our cosmetics have been created by the talented Rapa Nui artist Gustavo Bórquez Paoa.
