Most beautiful place on earth

From the most beautiful place on earth, comes the most beautiful formulations for skin. Introducing Kotia; where nature’s serendipitous beauty meets the science of skincare. Kotia is the world’s first skincare made with 100% pure New Zealand deer milk. Discovered by chance in beautiful Aotearoa, our formulations seamlessly weave together the art of cosmeceutical science and the bounty of nature’s nourishment. The result? A skincare range naturally brimming with vitamins A, B, D, and E, zinc, iodine, and protein that indulges your skin - leaving it hydrated, healthy, and luminous. Kotia is a testament to the extraordinary beauty and natural richness of New Zealand, connecting nature and innovation. Let Kotia become your trusted companion on your journey to healthier, more radiant skin.

Farmed with Care

Harmonious Milking Process

Understanding the sensitive nature of hinds (female Red Deer), our farms employ a safe and regulated milking process designed to ensure their complete comfort and relaxation. We recognise that a stressed hind will not produce milk, which guides our approach to creating a stress-free environment for them. This includes:

  • Gradual Introduction: Hinds are gently introduced to the milking sheds well before fawning season, allowing them to become comfortable with the environment.
  • Family First During milking, hinds and their fawns remain together, reinforcing the bond between mother and child. Our hinds produce an abundance of milk, ensuring that there's always more than enough for their fawns even after milking.
  • Optimal Living Conditions: The well-being of hinds and fawns is our top priority. They reside in the farm’s best paddocks, enjoying a diet rich in nutrients to keep them healthy and thriving. Around the age of four months, each fawn is weighed to monitor their health and ensure they are receiving adequate nourishment.
  • Gentle Milking: Our milking process is designed to be quick, gentle, and efficient, typically lasting just 90 seconds—significantly less than that for cows. We've observed that hinds respond more positively to female handlers, and whenever possible, we employ female milk hands to further ensure a calm and gentle process.
OUR COMMITMENTS

Commitment to Cruelty-Free Practices

At Kotia, we stand firmly against animal testing. Our products undergo rigorous patch testing and certification on human volunteer groups, ensuring their safety and efficacy without compromising our ethical standards.

Discover Our Ethical Deer Milk Sourcing

At Kotia, the heart of our skincare line lies in the purity and natural richness of New Zealand deer milk. We are deeply committed to ethical and sustainable sourcing practices that respect both the welfare of the deer and the environment. Our dedication to these principles is evident in every step of our milking process.

Commitment to Cruelty-Free Practices

At Kotia, we stand firmly against animal testing. Our products undergo rigorous patch testing and certification on human volunteer groups, ensuring their safety and efficacy without compromising our ethical standards.

Sustainable and Ethical

Our journey from farm to face is grounded in a deep respect for nature and the creatures that inhabit it. By choosing Kotia, you're supporting a skincare brand that not only delivers unparalleled quality and effectiveness but also champions the principles of sustainability and ethical responsibility. Join us in embracing the transformative power of New Zealand deer milk, harvested with care and respect for the natural world.