CLOSING OF THIS CHAPTER
Last Orders 31 August 2026
After 13 years of handcrafting all my products in the Archeus apothecary, I’m calling time on producing the NatFem Botanics range.
It’s a big decision and hasn’t been made lightly, but the truth is I have reached a new phase of life, and I can't sustain running NatFem alongside everything else.
My hope is that someone will take NatFem to its next level and enable it to be available to even more women. I've had significant interest in the NatFem business - mostly from offshore, which has shown me just how much appetite there is for genuinely good products and a business that can scale. Those conversations are ongoing, and I'll let you know as soon as there is more to share.
My hope is that these conversations will progress to a new NatFem chapter with new owners, but also my wish is to now be able to focus fully on my work in spiritual, holistic & compassionate end-of-life care, my writing and teaching, and my own art practice.
When I look back over the 13 years since launching Archeus, I can hardly believe how much I have done during those years and how many products I have developed and made available. Creating the NatFem vaginal moisturisers in 2016 was a game changer and took NatFem truly global. These natural, hormone-free products have gone on to help women across New Zealand, Australia, the USA, UK, France, Ireland, Canada and Singapore, and have become trusted by health professionals including gynaecologists, endocrinologists, pelvic health physiotherapists, GPs and women's health advocates. In 2022, Super-Soothing Balm was shortlisted for Best New Intimate Care Product in the UK. It's been a privilege to help so many women.
Thank you so very much for being part of this journey with NatFem. Every order, every kind word, and your trust in my creations means more than you know. It has been an honour to create and produce things that help you feel better in your skin, and I reflect on that with real gratitude as this chapter starts to draw to a close.
After 31 August, the Archeus.nz website will close and I will cease making NatFem Botanics products, but I do hope you'll join me over at georginalangdale.com, as I'd love to keep walking alongside you there for my workshops and other offerings.
Warmest wishes,
Georgina xx
DELIVERY INFO
What delivery service do you use?
We will deliver products to you as soon as reasonably possible. Orders are usually dispatched between 5-8 days from the date of the order being placed.
We ship orders via Posthaste couriers, New Zealand couriers and NZ Post Courierpost.
International orders are shipped via Courierpost.
If your location is not listed and you would like to order some NatFem products, simply email us and provide the following information:
- The items (and quantities) you would like to purchase
- Your delivery address
I will then work out the shipping for you and send you a custom order for payment. Once paid, I will ship the order to you.
Georgina x
How Can I Track My Order?
Once you place your order online, we send you a confirmation email and then tracking info and shipping updates.
Shipping to the USA
Shipping to the USA has got very difficult and very expensive these days. If you are in the USA and would like to puchase from me, please sen me an email stating which products you are interested in, how many units of each, and your delivery address. I will then obtain a quote from NZ Courierpost and advise you of the shipping cost. Be aware that you may have to pay further duties and taxes when your shipment reaches the USA border.
How Long Does An International Order Take To Arrive?
International orders normally arrive within 2-4 weeks of shipping. Please note that these orders need to pass through the customs office in your country before it will be released for final delivery, which can occasionally cause additional delays. Once an order leaves the Archeus Apothecary, carrier shipping delays may occur due to factors outside our control. We, unfortunately, can’t control how quickly an order arrives once it has left us. We advise you to keep an eye on the tracking via the email you will receive from us once the order has been scanned into the courier's system.
PRODUCT INFO
Do you have a rewards programme?
Over time we’ve realised that our rewards points system was not manageable for a small business of this size and so the points programme will be retired on 31 January 2026. With this in mind we are no longer offering new points but existing points can be used until the end of January.
We do however offer discount vouchers when reviews are submitted, and we regularly have special discounts for our newsletter subscribers.
How do I use NatFem vulvovaginal moisturisers?
You only need to use a very small amount of the balm per application. Get some of the balm on a fingertip and gently apply to the affected area. If using on the genital area, apply some to the vulva and vaginal opening.
You can also use the balm and oil anywhere else on the body too. Many people use the balm for lips and any dry or itchy skin elsewhere on the body. NatFem Original Oil makes a beautiful body moisturiser.
Can NatFem vulvovaginal moisturisers be used for intimacy?
Many customers say how NatFem vulvovaginal moisturisers have helped ease painful sex. It can be used by both partners (which can be quite fun!).
Some women tell me they ‘preload’ with NatFem balm before sex, others apply the balm as part of foreplay. It can also help to apply a small amount over the next few days to help keep things comfortable.
Do not use with condoms though as the vegetable oils will make the latex split.
They can be used with silicone toys.
Can NatFem Balm be applied before having a smear test?
Yes it can.
Do you have to be going through menopause to use this range of products?
No you don’t, but I have formulated each product in response to common needs and issues through and beyond this transition. However, anyone can use the products. NatFem Balm for example makes a beautiful nappy rash and nipple balm!
I'm a health professional, can I use NatFem in clinic?
Absolutely. I have special sample packs available for health
professionals to purchase for use in clinic. There is info and a contact form
for you here.
Why does NatFem Balm seem to help reduce UTI's?
A key factor for the reason it seems to help with UTI’s is that it does not contain any glycerin. Glycerin is a common ingredient in a wide range of skincare products and it sets up conditions for ‘bad bacteria’ to
thrive. You can read more about glycerin and the vaginal and vulval biome here.
Why does NatFem Balm seem to ease itching?
NatFem Balms are made using traditional processes which enable me to infuse the base oils with a range of medicinal herbs. One of them in particular, Stellaria media, is a specific herb that has been used
traditionally for soothing hot, itchy skin conditions.
I'm in perimenopause and I don't know what products I need, can you help?
If you have any questions you are welcome to get in touch.
Is the NatFem Collection organic?
Most of the ingredients used to make our products here at Archeus, are certified organic, or grown organically. In the ingredients list on each product page I indicate which ingredients are certified.
However the products themselves do not have their own organic certification as it is simply too expensive for me to do that at this time.
What is the expiry date of NatFem products?
One of the benefits of anhydrous (no water) balms is that they have a very long shelf life.
I put a three-year shelf life on the balms and 20 months on the oil serums.
The expiry date label on the bottom of the jars and bottles has the format MONTH/YEAR.
Do your products contain any nasties?
No they don’t. We love working with the healing power of nature and with ingredients that support health and wellbeing. We DO NOT use any of the following: steroids, hormones, glycerin, silicones, petrolatum, mineral oil, paraffin wax, PEGs, synthetic glycols, parabens, formaldehyde donors, artificial colours and fragrances.
ARCHEUS INFO
Where is Archeus located?
The Archeus Apothecary is located in Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.
Is the Archeus Apothecary open to the public?
No it is not. But occasionally I do run workshops here for VERY limited numbers of people. I will post information about these on the Archeus website, newsletter and social media channels.
Do you have stockists?
We do have some stockists here in New Zealand, but to be honest our model is not to be in every shop on the high street. The way we grow and gather many of our ingredients keeps us deeply connected with the rhythms
of nature and creates limits around what we can sustainably produce each year. This is why the main focus for us is connecting with you for orders via our website.
We do make clinic samples available for healthcare professionals so they may use NatFem in clinic.
You can find out more information here.
What do you do for sustainability?
We grow (organically), harvest and process many of our ingredients on site.
We operate on solar power.
All plant material left over from the traditional processes we use here to make Archeus products (including the NatFem collection) is returned to the earth in compost.
We do what we can to minimize the use of plastic and other non-recyclable materials. We reuse packaging when we can (e.g. we use packaging our jars come in, to wrap tincture bottles to help protect them when out for delivery).
We donate to ecological projects including the ecological restoration activity at Argyll East Primary School, the Tiwaiwaka project and to the Millennium Seed Bank at Kew Gardens.
COACHING & COURSE INFO
Do you offer individual coaching?
Yes I do.
I have trained in a range of disciplines including menopause health, herbalism, reiki, shamanic healing, aromatherapy, spiritual mentoring and end of life care. I am a member of the International Coaching Federation ICF, the Climate Change Coaching Alliance, International End-of-Life Doula Association, and currently working towards my registration as a clinical hypnotherapist.
To book a session please visit my coaching, courses and workshops website georginalangdale.com
WHAT ARE THE THINGS YOU HELP PEOPLE WITH?
Over the years I have provided coaching support to many people, often through key transitions in their life. Themes and issues have included menopause, health changes, career and leadership, end of life, bereavement, creativity, ecological issues, and spirituality.
WHAT COURSES DO YOU RUN?
Over the years I have run workshops on a range of topics from nature connection and ecotherapy; making natural skincare, natural perfumery; plant energetics; ecobusiness development; end of life care; history of natural healing & philosophy.
WHERE ARE YOUR COURSES HELD?
This depends on the content of the course. Small workshops are held at the Archeus Apothecary. I also run workshops at Keirunga Arts in Havelock North, and online.
HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT YOUR COURSES?
It's a good idea to subscribe to my newsletter so that I can pop an email into your inbox to let you know when new offerings are coming up.
I recommednd you visit my personal website georginalangdale.com as that is where I manage all my courses and coaching offerings.
You could also follow me on Instagram @georginalangdale.
Contact form
If you have any other questions drop me a line and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.