Ola Wai
“Living Water”
The foundation of our company is centered around sustainability and care for the ʻāina, Earth. Based in Hawai’i, we hold strong Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) values; such as, “water is life”. In ʻōleo Hawai’i (Hawaiian language), there can be many meanings behind one word. For example “wai” means “water”, it can also translate to the word “rich”. In ancient times, access to an abundance of fresh water meant wealth, because people cannot live without it. It supports ones physical body, the food to nourish and the land that sustains. The word “Ola” means “life”, “alive”, and “health”.
We named our company Ola Wai because we believe all people deserve access to living water in their every day lives. By attaining these locally sourced skin care products, you will feel alive, youthful, and nourished!
At Ola Wai, we specialize in making hydrosols. Our hydrosols are made by distilling each local, sustainably-grown plant with fresh spring water, collected from the mountains of Kaua’i. The steam is then condensed and extracted to produce the spiritual essence and essential volatile oils. Hydrosols are true examples of Ola Wai.
We hope to inspire our community, near and far, to remember the importance of Ola Wai. Not only for our individual skin health, but for our planet as a whole. Our natural springs, oceans, and environment that relies on fresh, living water. Without water, there would be no people, no life. We must protect and cherish our precious waters.
“He huewai loa ke kanaka na Kāne.”
“Man is Kāne’s living water gourd.
Water is life and Kāne is the keeper of water” ʻōleo no’eau #598
How it all Started…
Aloha, my name is Waile’a, I am from Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i Island now living in Kilauea, Kaua’i. I am a native Hawaiian woman and I created Ola Wai - Botanical Skin Care because I want products that are safe for my skin and the Earth.
I have practiced herbalism for 6 years in Kaua’i as a gardener and head alchemist at a 4-acre herbal permaculture farm. I decided to start my own company in order to share my creations and experience of herbs with you!
Support your local farmer!
All products are made on the homestead in Kilauea, Kaua’i.
Many of the ingredients within our products are sustainably and organically grown in a pesticide-free, permaculture garden and ethically sourced from the Islands of Hawai’i. By sourcing from the Hawaiian Islands, this ensures that finances stay here in Hawai’i. Mahalo for your choice to support local!
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FDA DISCLAIMER: “THE PRODUCTS AND STATEMENTS MADE ABOUT SPECIFIC PRODUCTS ON THIS WEB SITE HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) AND ARE NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT DISEASE. ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS WEB SITE OR ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED ON OR IN ANY PRODUCT LABEL OR PACKAGING IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL. YOU SHOULD NOT USE THE INFORMATION ON THIS WEB SITE FOR DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT OF ANY HEALTH PROBLEM. ALWAYS CONSULT WITH A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE STARTING ANY NEW VITAMINS, SUPPLEMENTS, DIET, OR EXERCISE PROGRAM, BEFORE TAKING ANY MEDICATION, OR IF YOU HAVE OR SUSPECT YOU MIGHT HAVE A HEALTH PROBLEM. ANY TESTIMONIALS ON THIS WEB SITE ARE BASED ON INDIVIDUAL RESULTS AND DO NOT CONSTITUTE A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE THE SAME RESULTS.”
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“HERBS ARE MOST EFFECTIVE COMBINED WITH NUTRITIOUS FOOD & HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.”*
“PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT USING HERBS IF YOU ARE PREGNANT, NURSING, TAKING PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION, OR CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. CONSIDER SEEKING A SECOND OPINION IF YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH THE ANSWERS OR RECOMMENDATIONS YOU RECEIVE.”*
ALL CUSTOMERS PURCHASING HERBAL PRODUCTS FROM OLAWAI LLC AGREE TO ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RESULTS EXPERIENCED FROM USING THEM.
*THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. OUR PRODUCTS ARE NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.