By Ela SathernBy Ela Sathern|January 25, 2024|Style & Beauty, Shop,
PHOTO BY CECIL SANDERS/COURTESY OF SHINE NATURALLY
A glimpse of an island’s way of life in harmony with nature can be found at this 80-acre farm nestled below Mauna Loa on the southeast side of the Big Island of Hawai‘i. The Ohana Mac Nut Farm, owned by Annie Ridgely and family, is where she lives and grows, manufactures and distributes her skincare line. “We started Shine Naturally to share the treasure of our orchards beyond the nut,” says the founder. After research showed macadamia oil’s unmatched benefits for skincare, her vision was born. “That’s when I knew I would combine my passion for natural and clean beauty with agriculture and love for the earth,” she says. Now, this native Hawaiian ingredient stars in Shine Naturally’s (shinenaturally.shop) serums, soaps and more, straight from farm to face. Among customer favorites are the ultra-nourishing face oil, gentle nut honey face soap, and its newest drop—plastic-saving shampoo and conditioner bars. “The bars let you skip bottles while nourishing hair and scalp,” she says. “They incorporate Hawaiian sandalwood, along with our mac nut oil for sustainable and healthy hair, making a great gift and a great way to become greener at home or while traveling.”