Introducing Activist: Our winter staple for immune and skin support

By Ellen Copeland, Front of House Manager and Beauty Lead 

We’re delighted to welcome Activist to our curated retail offering at Trinity Curated Wellness. This exceptional Mānuka honey brand hails from the pristine landscapes of Aotearoa, New Zealand — and has quickly become one of our cold-season essentials. 

You’ll now find select products from the Activist range on our shelves and (soon!) in our online store, as well as featured in our Signature Trinity Glow Facial — where their skin-loving benefits shine through in real time. 

But Activist is more than just honey. It’s an ode to nature, created with purpose and purity. 

Nature-led, purposefully crafted

Founded by Gabrielle Mirkin and Luke Harwood — partners in both life and business — Activist was born from a shared love of the land and their upbringing in wild New Zealand. Drawing on Gabrielle’s creative direction and Luke’s deep connection to nature, the brand blends premium quality with regenerative values. 

Every batch of honey is wildcrafted during a short seasonal window and tested in New Zealand to ensure its purity and potency. Their approach is intentionally simple: ethical harvesting, bee health, and whole, powerful ingredients — guided by the belief that nature knows best. 

Immune support for the cooler months 

Melbourne’s winter can be unforgiving — bringing with it dry air, low immunity and the inevitable sniffles. Mānuka Honey, rich in MGO (Methylglyoxal), is known for its powerful anti-microbial properties, supporting the body both internally and externally. 

When you’re feeling run down, it can help ease sore throats, calm a cough, and support recovery from seasonal colds. Our shelves now include the Activist 850+MGO Raw Mānuka Honey, as well as their potent Mānuka Immune Elixir — a daily dropper blend of adaptogenic herbs, mushrooms, minerals, and honey, designed to help strengthen immunity naturally. 

Glow from the inside and out 

One of the most beautiful ways we’re using Activist at Trinity is within our Signature Trinity Glow Facial. Their Mānuka Honey Mask has become a cornerstone of this treatment — delivering anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and healing benefits to the skin. 

It’s suitable for many skin types — from calming conditions like acne or dermatitis to enhancing the radiance of healthy, resilient skin. Mānuka Honey is also known to promote collagen production and skin hydration — essential support during winter, when cold winds, indoor heating, and hot showers can all compromise the skin barrier. 

In short: it’s nature’s multitasker. And it’s fast become one of our favourites. 

Now available in-studio and online 

You’ll find Activist products at Trinity Curated Wellness — ready to support your skin, your immunity, and your winter wellbeing. 

Explore the range in person or shop online. And if you haven’t yet tried our Glow Facial, consider this your sign.