The Power of the Amazon —The Purity of Aotearoa
A mix of botanicals from the Amazon Forest and New Zealand. Proudly made in New Zealand.
ABOUT US:
In the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, where nature thrives with untold power and wisdom, and amidst the untouched purity of New Zealand’s pristine landscapes, lies the secret garden of RIOA.
This garden is a rare convergence of two of the world’s most extraordinary ecosystems, blending the lush richness of the Brazilian Amazon with the immaculate serenity of New Zealand’s native treasures.
Crafted by Nature, Perfected by Science
At RIOA, we believe in the harmony of nature and technology. Our products are born from the earth’s purest ingredients, carefully harvested from these sacred lands. We fuse the potent vitality of the Amazon’s plants — brimming with energy, life, and natural vitality — with the gentle, healing properties of New Zealand’s botanical wonders, known for their purity and perfection.
Each formula is a testament to nature's power, enhanced with advanced technology to deliver your skin the care it deserves. With RIOA, your skin receives not only the nourishment of nature’s finest ingredients but also the cutting-edge efficacy needed to thrive at its healthiest.
From Two Worlds
Born from the earth’s wisdom and refined through science, our formulas are crafted uniting the power of the Amazon forest botanicals with the purity of the New Zealand Ingredients, in reverence to nature. Each drop is an invitation to slow down and rediscover the quiet balance within and around you.
Crafted & Sustainable
At RIOA, sustainability is woven into every step of our journey. Our formulations and packaging are proudly crafted in New Zealand, minimizing our footprint while upholding the highest standards of quality and care. The native Brazilian ingredients we use are responsibly sourced from communities that rely on the forest’s preservation — a harmony that protects both nature and livelihoods. Many of these trees, like the açaí palm, take years to bear their first fruit and flourish with time, reminding us that true beauty grows through patience, balance, and respect for the earth.
Natural Ingredients
From the depths of the Amazon rainforest to the untouched lands of Aotearoa, two worlds lie oceans apart — yet meet in perfect harmony within Rioa. We bring together the ancient botanicals of Brazil and the pure natural potency of New Zealand to create a ritual that transcends distance. In every drop, these faraway lands intertwine — their energies, their wisdom, and their healing power — united to nurture, restore, and celebrate the beauty of your skin.
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Cupuaçu is a rare Amazonian treasure known for its deep hydration and skin-reviving power. Rich in phytosterols and essential fatty acids, it nourishes and soothes even the driest skin, restoring elasticity and vitality. With powerful antioxidant properties, it shields against free radicals and replenishes moisture leaving the skin soft, supple, and radiant.
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Harvested from the depths of the Brazilian rainforest, Andiroba oil is a treasured botanical renowned for its soothing and restorative powers. Brimming with nourishing fatty acids, it helps repairing the skin barrier, and deeply moisturize even the driest or most sensitive skin. Celebrated for its ability to restore balance and elasticity.
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Açaí is a powerful Amazonian antioxidant treasure that defends the skin against time and environmental stress. Overflowing with essential fatty acids and vitamin C, it deeply hydrate while supporting collagen production for a firmer, more radiant complexion. Its soothing properties help calm irritation and balance the skin — revealing a youthful glow touched by the vitality of the rainforest.
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Guaraná awakens and energizes the skin, helping to tighten and firm while reducing puffiness and dark circles through improved circulation. Rich in antioxidants, it also shields against environmental stressors and premature aging, revealing a revitalized, radiant complexion.
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With potent antibacterial properties, it helps with acne and calms irritation. At the same time, it deeply moisturizes, locking in hydration, while antioxidants protect against premature aging — leaving the skin soothed, balanced, and radiant.
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With natural antimicrobial properties, it potentially soothes irritated skin conditions such as eczema, acne, and psoriasis, while supporting the healing of minor wounds, burns, insect bites, and grazes. Rich in moisture, it calms redness and nourishes the skin, while antioxidants help protect, repair, and promote overall skin health and resilience.
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Brazilian Red Clay is a mineral-rich treasure that detoxifies and purifies the skin while delivering gentle antioxidant and anti-aging benefits. Packed with iron and copper oxides, it helps absorb excess oil, refine pores, and restore firmness and elasticity. Its soothing properties calm redness and promote a brighter, more radiant complexion — a natural ritual of balance and renewal for the skin.
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Jojoba Oil mirrors the skin’s own natural oils, delivering deep hydration without heaviness while balancing sebum production. Its soothing properties calm irritation and conditions like eczema, while antioxidants and vitamins protect against environmental stressors and support skin repair. Each drop nurtures, restores, and promotes a powerful radiant complexion.
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Packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, Kiwifruit helps protect the skin from free radicals, supports collagen for firmness, and evens out skin tone. It hydrates deeply and, with its fibre and vitamin E content, promotes a healthy, luminous complexion while offering anti-aging benefits.
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Pitanga, rich in vitamin C, helps stimulate collagen production, enhancing elasticity and supporting youthful, resilient skin. Its potent antioxidants protect against environmental stressors, while its revitalizing properties encourage skin regeneration and leave the complexion luminous, refreshed, and naturally radiant.
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Harakeke, the revered New Zealand Flax, nourishes the skin with deep hydration while soothing irritation. Rich in natural sugars and linoleic acid, it helps retain moisture, calm redness, and strengthen the skin’s protective barrier — restoring balance and resilience, especially for dry, sensitive, or acne-prone skin.
About our Founder
A Brazilian-born nature devotee, endlessly captivated by the hidden wonders and ancient wisdom of the natural world. My journey brought me to New Zealand in 2019, a land whose breathtaking landscapes and pristine energy captured my heart and imagination. Inspired by the extraordinary beauty of these two distant yet kindred worlds, I created RIOA — a tribute to the richness of nature that surrounds us. Rioa unites the powerful botanicals of my homeland with the pure, wild ingredients of my new home, weaving them together into a harmonious celebration of the Purity of Aotearoa and the power of the Amazon Forest. Every creation is an homage to the earth’s bounty, and a reflection of my lifelong fascination with the secrets it holds.
