Testimonials

"I love it" S.L. Wellington 14/03/09

I have been using Violas Bicarbonate Deodorant for approx 6 years, after a breast cyst scare turned me away from the everyday aluminium deodorants.  I love it, and find that is it great for everyday use. The perfume is just Divine, and the screw top container travel very well.  Though when under heavy workloads, ie tramping, yoga, etc I feel like a second dose in the day is good!

"sure kept the mosquitos away!" R.P. Auckland 21/06/07

Really enjoyed your article in July's edition of NEXT magazine. Re: Gone Ourdoor spray, I used it last month during my South African travels - it was fantastic, sure kept the mosquitos away! Re: Silky Eye Cream - I've been using it for 9 years now and still raving about it!! Keeps the wrinkles away!.

"I am absolutely thrilled" A. R. Whangarei 30/12/02

I have used Rosehip Elite Cream on one side of my very wrinkly neck for a month and the results are absolutely amazing. The side I have used the cream on has smoothed out as if it has been ironed. The difference was apparent within a week. I am absolutely thrilled. I have never experienced anything like this in my life. Rosehip Elite is lovely to use and I'm recommending it to all my friends. Keep up the good work.

Thoroughly delighted S.G. Northland 19/06/07

Just a note to say absolutely wonderful to have, just last week, discovered your products. Just arrive back (36yr in UK). Used Dr Hauschka there, your products actually better. Beautiful, sublime to use and so far effect and skin response wonderful. Thoroughly delighted to have discovered your products and all made even better given your principles and ethos. Best of wishes

"Her friend had asked her if she had had botox!" e-mail received from Ingrid of Only Natural - Timaru 23/4/07

Dear Janine, wanted to share with you an interesting anecdote. One of our customers bought some Rosehip Elite Cream and for 1 week did half of her face with that and half with a Dr Hauschka product. She came into the shop and asked my assistant which she thought had worked best, and apparantly it was very noticeable that she had fewer lines on the Viola half. Her friend had asked her if she had had botox! Thought this would please and amuse you.....Ingrid.

"I got badly burnt on my cleavage" K.F. Invercargill 12/2/04
Your sunscreen really works, I put your Sun & Wind Cream on my face once to go out and watch cricket with a friend, but didnt put it on my cleavage. I got badly burnt on my cleavage – my face was fine!

"WOW!" S.G. Wanganui 12/10/07

I have to say I have just used the Viola shampoo and Aubrey Organics conditioner I bought from you and WOW! Its amazing to use a conditioner that doesn't make my hair go 'boofie' I'm stoked - thank you!!And my hair is as soft as a babies - lol

"I'm very impressed." K.F. Christchurch 05/07/07

I received my products yesterday WOW!!!....Tried the Honey Facial Mask in bath last night followed by the Anti-Acne Oil. This morning I've got on the Rosehip Elite Cream. All smell so nice and natural and feel so good on. I'm very impressed.

P.S. next pay I'm going to get the Cleanser and Toner - can't wait.

 I'd just like to say that your products are easy to use, not over-scented and THEY WORK (that makes a pleasant change when I remember how much I've spent over the years on cosmetics which promise far more than they deliver).

Thanks so much. F.B Rangiora 26/1/10

"Very economical" M. I. Whangarei 10/7/02

Jojoba Body Lotion Very economical, even more than the creams. Smooth, lovely fragrance and such a good feeling on the skin, face or body. It lasted 6 months used daily!

" I just can't believe it" S.B. Auckland 08/11/07

I have been suffering from 'adult' acne for a couple of months now and it's driven me up the wall. Well I'm absolutely gobsmacked with the results. I used a little Anti-Acne Oil on Friday night and Saturday morning thought that the areas looked really good. Used again on Saturday night and on Sunday morning, you could hardly see where the pimples had been. At the moment my skin looks amazing, I just can't believe it, all gone in a couple of days. I wish I had had this oil a fews years ago when going through the 'change', unfortunately the spots lasted for well over a year, but I was determined not to use conventional medicines and they eventually disappeared until recently.

"My husband has a very sensitive skin" J. Booth Auckland 29/10/02

You asked how I liked Rosehip Cream as I'd ordered 3 more jars. My husband has a very sensitive skin and this is the only cream that he can use now. And we are delighted with it. I find it firms up my skin, it is a lovely, lovely cream and I'll be giving some for Christmas presents.

Viola Products P.C. Christchurch 11/10/06

I saw Viola in an Organic shop, bought some and loved it. My 17yr old daughter has very sensitive skin, has tried lot's of 'natural' products and is over the moon with Viola. Thanks for your excellent service, an easy to use Website and fast delivery - cheers!.

Chuck the Cancer Society sunscreen in the bin! S.K. Ward 24/07/07
I have looked at all the testimonials on the website and notice all those impressed with the Sun & Wind Cream. I would like to add my support and voice to them, I think it's fabulous. Chuck the Cancer Society sunscreen in the bin!!.

Viola Products B.S Nelson 21/8/06

I am very impressed with the quality of the first products I tried. I have tried lots of organic/natural health and bodycare products over the years, but yours seem to be in a league of their own.

"outdoors face" S. King Auckland 2/11/02
I absolutely LOVE the Rosehip Elite Cream! Fabulous. Better than your other moisturisers that I have tried for my "outdoors face".

"daughter is very sensitive to other sunscreens" J.L. W.Australia 18/11/02
They are both exceptional products, now I am wanting some herbal sunscreen as my 3yr old daughter is very sensitive to other sunscreens, she gets a rash from all of them even the so called environmentally friendly ones.

"suspicious looking freckle has completely faded away" R. T, Auckland 25/11/02

I am thrilled with the Rosehip Elite Cream. It has a lovely effect on my skin. I also really like the Chamomile cream. I've been using it on my legs and a suspicious looking freckle has completely faded away, all within one week, which has really delighted me.

"It's the best cream I've ever found". J. S. Lower Hutt December 10/12/02
Calendula Hand & Body Cream is marvellous - is useful for a whole range of things - sunburn, dry skin, rashes, moisturiser, face cream. It's the best cream I've ever found. 

Calendula Baby Cream M. P. Kaikohe 16/12/02
Was great for my sons eczema and cradle cap.

Swedish Bitters Ointment M. P. Kaikohe 19/12/02
I put on an eczema like rash that I get under my breasts and am already feeling the benefits of it as the rash was incredibly uncomfortable. 

"large cracks in my heels" M. M. South Auckland 6/2/03
I have been using the Jojoba Body Bar and first time in 25 years that the large cracks in my heels have really started to heal. Thanks!

" Avocado Deluxe Cream is marvellous!" V. C, Southland 6/3/03
I think the Avocado Deluxe Cream is marvellous. I work outdoors and I've never been sunburnt since using it on my face. I never use a sunscreen. I have an average skin tone. Thank you very much.

"relieved my 2year old son's eczema". L. Gibbs, Hamilton 21-5-03
Thank you. Swedish Bitters Ointment is the first thing of many I have tried that has relieved my 2year old son's eczema. He comes and asks for it now when he is itchy!

"allergic to many products" B. Walker. Hamilton 8/5/02
My daughter who is in Germany would like me to send her some. She is allergic to many products but has no problem with your product Elderflower Night Cream .

" deodorant is the best" G. H. Wellington 9/1/01

Your products are excellent. The deodorant is the best and sometimes I can skip a day. It will take me ages to use it all.

Bicarb Deodorant K. S. Nelson Aug 2001
Deodorant is great! My son loves it too - said it’s the best he's tried yet.

Elderflower Night Cream J. H. Wairoa 13/12/01
Only now have I realised how excellent it is to use daily. I feel complete trust in you because of the integrity of your products.

Calendula Hand & Body Cream R. W. Porirua 29/1/01 Cleared up a bad case of Rosacea perfectly.

Sun & Wind Cream L. G. Thames 39/5/01

My husband was given a pot and it has worked wonders on his burnt up arms caused by years of working outside in the sun.

"incredible improvement - about 80%" S.C. Auckland 07/10/00

I competed in a 50K-endurance walk race, my first venture into competitive walking, taking 3rd place in the woman's. Next morning my leg muscles were rather stiff, so I massaged the Arnica cream in. 1/2hr later when I got up there was an incredible improvement - about 80%, my leg muscles were no longer stiff.

Anti-Lice Oil B. M. Auckland 16/8/00

I have had much success on a guinea pig suffering from hair loss, scabs and scaly skin due to an infestation of mites.

Sun & Wind Cream L. H. 25/11/00

I Can't speak highly enough of this Pam. My skin just fries when in the sun and this product prevents that, also reduces the redness and scales of previous damage.

Swedish Bitters Ointment K. G. Wellington 7/4/99
I used my sister's on a cold sore and it was gone in a couple of days.

Anti-Lice Oil A. M. 29/5/00
I have used the oil twice and it has done the job completely. Will keep it up.

"your products lift my soul/spirit, Thanks! " S. S. Wairoa.

I've never tried a non-wash off cleanser, but have found your Cream Skin Cleanser great. Your products with their natural fragrance are good enough to eat. My skin feels better; your products lift my soul/spirit, Thanks!

"I have terrible dermatitis" D. B. Kaitaia

My friend lent me some as I have terrible dermatitis on my hands and eczema in other parts. Honey & Calendula Cream has made such a difference that I'd like to buy some.

"highly allergic to Sandfly bites". A.M. Wellington 11/1/96

Insect Repellent is absolutely wonderful especially for our 3 1/2yr old daughter who is highly allergic to Sandfly bites.

Calendula Baby Cream M. L. Auckland 14/6/99
We just love it, it's the only product we can use without him breaking out in a rash.

" don't know of any other product safe for babies". M.S. Whangarei 28/3/94

Sun & Wind Cream is safe and very effective. Children were safe 4-6hrs of the day. I use it often on my baby when he's in the frontpak. He's never been sunburnt, thank you! I don't know of any other product safe for babies.

"I was so desperate I bought a product worth $106.00. Your cream surpasses that any day"A.P. Chatham Islands 

Elderflower Skin Cream and Calendula Cleanser These two products have to be the best value for money I have ever tried. My skin was tight and uncomfortable. I was so desperate I bought a product worth $106.00. Your cream surpasses that any day. My $106.00 cream will never be finished. I leave it in the cupboard to remind me big money spent is not the answer. 

"nappy rash to 'school sores".R.H. Maungakaramea.
As a Public Health Nurse in the north I advised the use of these creams (Calendula Baby Cream & Calendula Ointment ) by many of the families that were referred to me. The creams were well received and in many instances had startling results from Nappy Rash to 'School Sores'. The clients were most impressed with the results and I would not hesitate to recommend your products in the future.

"Dermatitis" A.W. Stewart Island

Calendula Ointment has worked wonders just in a matter of days. My husband got Dermatitis bad just over 3 years ago. He has had BK Lotion with cortisone and anti-histamine tablets for itching. His skin was in an awful mess just about driving him mad.

"Severely cracked skin on heels and toes" L.L. Opotiki

Our Dr remarked on the condition of my mother's skin. He had previously suggested she stay indoors and use a veil when going out.
After using Elderflower Night Cream and Sun & Wind Cream both our skins have improved wonderfully. Severely cracked skin on heels and toes I have suffered with for many years and had all manner of treatment from Dr's, Chiropractors, Herbalists, Chemists etc!!. They are so deep I can never go without socks and my fingers always had band aids on, they bleed and one toe had a crack from the quick right over the top of the toe and down under the pad. I used Elderflower Night Cream and it was like magic. In 3 days they healed up and are no longer painful.

"absolute dream" R.P. Auckland

Silky Eye Cream is an absolute dream. For many years I have suffered with dry skin around my eyes, not any more!!! I am finding my eyelids so soft in the morning to touch, the cream is lovely.

"ease the itching" S.C. Auckland

I have a lovely 3 week old baby boy. Your products Baby Cream and Baby Oil are really gentle on his delicate skin. Using your Calendula Ointment on my piles to ease the itching.

Your Lip Balm is superb! We all use it. J.S. Dargaville

"hot African sunshine" P.L. Auckland 21/4/04

My wife and I used your Sun & Wind Cream to great effect during our recent 5 week trip through Kenya and Tanzania. Throughout the hot African sunshine neither of us suffered sunburn while fellow travellers with 'regular' sunscreens got burnt. Keep up the good work.

"My neck was looking like chooks skin" C.G. Kaitaia

Facial Oil it's the best! My neck was looking like chooks skin even though I was plastering preparations on night and morning. It's really smooth now.

Comfrey MSM Ointment L.P. Hikurangi
I have found the Comfrey Ointment took the pain out of a sore toe joint.

"I didn't like to interfere but I'm glad I did now". R.S. Stewart Island
In the 5 days my daughter has been using Anti-Acne Oil we noticed an improvement. I had her using my Cream Skin Cleanser as well for the last 3 weeks and that has helped as well. I wish we had started her on your products a year back, it's just that she was under a specialist using various creams etc. I didn't like to interfere but I'm glad I did now.

"sensitive skin" J.B. Devonport

The Rose Dew Toner and Facial Oil seem to really agree with my sensitive skin.

"I have Lichen Planus on legs" I.S. Kaitaia

I have (lichen planus) on legs not much is known about it. I've had it 3 years and it is very itchy. The Calendula Ointment has not only stopped the itch but the lesions are getting less every day.

"keratosis on my hands" P.P. Hamilton

I have a dry skin with pigmentation due to exposure to the elements. I had keratosis on my hands and one on my leg and noticed after using Calendula Hand & Body Cream for 6 weeks the keratosis were diminishing and after 6 months have disappeared altogether.

"My skin was getting like a dried prune" M.L. Taranaki

My skin was getting like a dried prune but now it is like the first rose of summer thanks to Elderflower Night Cream. Gave my brother your Lip Balm. He had terrible dry, cracked lips. He's a livestock salesman and plays outdoor bowls. He's asking for more and some for his bowling mates. Thinks it's marvellous and said to say a big thank you.

"skin on shins has thickened up" M.M. Motueka.

Avocado Cream and Baby Cream These creams are just so lovely. In 4 weeks the skin on shins has thickened up and flakiness on my arms (sunspots) diminished.

Avocado Cream B.K. New Lynn

Really improved complexion - now 80 years plus - good work. Thank you. 

Muscle Ease Oil J.B. Devonport

Terrific for aching muscles that came with the latest Flu .

Lip Balm J.G. Colorado 1998

The air is so dry here especially when places have central heating, it's so bad. I just smother a thick layer on at night and my lips are great.

Swedish Bitters Ointment T.C North Island 1/7/04

First of all thank you so much for introducing me to Swedish Bitters Ointment - I have been unable to show my legs for nearly two years due to eczema, now with over 1 month on Swedish Bitters I am no longer scratching my skin complaint nor do I feel like it is there anymore, thank you so much. The only thing now is that I have purple scars where the eczema has been and was wondering whether Viola has any products for this. Thanks again for all the help.

"GONNA BE GOOD" L. S, Palmerston North 10/9/04

I love and enjoy your products so much that I wouldn't go back to using anything else. I know that whatever I get from you is GONNA BE GOOD so I enjoy trying new things. Thanks a lot, my skin is now clear and beautiful.

Arnica Salve & Deodorant R.P Wanganui 14/2/06
Love the Arnica Salve - heaps of good results, some amazing! Have converted daughter to your Lip Balm - she nows swears by it. Bicarb Deodorant is an incredible product, far superior to any other product tried & safe too, thanks.

"Marvellous pick-me-up" L.S Dargaville 8/4/06
Your Arnica Salve is excellent, I rub it into my back anytime I'm feeling exhausted. Marvellous pick-me-up (I am a mother of 7 with a brand new baby).

Love all your products! C.L Matamata 8/5/06

"bad ulcer" P.L Hamilton 10/5/06

Have had a bad ulcer on outer left ankle since July of last year and the Oralmat Spray is the only thing that stops it getting worse and takes away the pain.

"absolutely divine" L.L Whangarei 12/5/06
I tried a tester of Elderflower Night Cream and subsequently bought it. It is absolutely divine to use and my skin feels very soft and smooth after using it.

"mark faded to almost nothing" S.S Masterton 6/7/06
I gave some Sun & Wind Cream to my daughter, she had a big brown pigment on her face from a pregnancy 12 years ago. She used it for about 1 month and the mark faded to almost nothing. I am 58 and thought I would try it on my sun spots.

Natural Lips Petal Pink by Aubrey Organics J.U Gisborne 12/7/06
I've said it before, the Petal Pink Natural Lips is the best thing I've ever put on my lips. I Love it!

Lemon Dew Toner & Cream Cleanser C.T Te Kuiti 31/7/06
Have just been put on to your Lemon Dew Toner, cleanser and moisturiser. Absolutely love it! I wish you could have seen my skin after just 2 days!

Sun & Wind Cream C.M Dannevirke 9/11/06
Having used your Sun & Wind Cream for a few years now, the scaley cancer spot on my nose (which had been growing bigger) is now completely gone. Thankyou

"Antartica" T.B. Motueka 13/11/06

Your Deodorant - Bicarb is excellent. My son takes a pot to Antartica and they do not get the opportunity to wash that often.

"beautiful skin back and peaceful nights".H.B. Whangarei 13/2/06
I have to say that the Calendula Baby Cream is amazing. The first time I used the cream the redness and irritation of my son's eczema literally disappeared within a few minutes. I used the Viola liquid soap for his bath followed by the cream and within a week alltraces of the eczema had gone. So thanks heaps, he has his beautiful skin back and peaceful nights.

 Hi, I live in Queenstown and when I was looking for somewhere who sold Hema Face Oil was put onto your range of products. I have been using Trilogy facial products over the past couple of years but decided to try your products since the person who spoke so highly of your range was not selling them. I have brought the Face Cream, Moisturiser, Night Oil, Toner and Face Mask and have been using for two months now. Well I can honestly say my skin has never looked and felt so good. I am so grateful to have stumbled across such a great product.

P.U Queenstown, 22/1/10