ABOUT US
Hi, Im Tina.
Owner of Gypsy McGee boutique.
The boutique sells an array of beautifully handcrafted products and is open by appointment.
Becoming a Breast Cancer thriver, My products contain no preservatives, fragrance oil, or harmful chemicals. Keeping ourselves and the environment safe from the damage chemicals can cause. Sustainability is very important to me. All Gypsy McGee products are packaged using plastic-free or recycled materials.
We offer off grid accommodation - The Kauri Tree Pod as well as Wellness Holistic stays.
It’s such a privilege to share our small piece of New Zealand paradise, with like minded people. 🌺
STORE INFO
Feel free to have a browse of our products in our store on here.
Shipping - All products (except liquid soap) are available to be sent to New Zealand addresses.
We can ship internationally if need be but please note only selected products can be sent internationally (please get in contact with us and we can discuss specifics)
NZ Customers- Pickup and Courier are available. If you live locally please get in touch regarding pickup and we can work out a time suitable ect
We are located in the foothills of the Tararua ranges in Levin (Gladstone Road). We also hold open days for the boutique, Please keep an eye on our Facebook page for the next open day.
HOW GYPSY MCGEE WAS CREATED
My story begins in 2016 when I was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.
Initially I thought that my cancer was caused by external environmental factors. You certainly look at life and how you are living when you have a cancer diagnosis.
During my alone hours of recovery, I started some heavy research and became very aware of the damage of so many things that we are just so accustomed to using, eating, wearing, internally and externally.
I made quite dramatic changes to my life. I changed my diet, out went my microwave, teflon pots and pans and most importantly the body products that are just rife with so many chemicals. The type of chemicals that have been linked to cancer over the past decades.
The name was suggested by my husband. McGee is my maiden name and my great great grandmother was the last Gypsy Queen of Scotland, so I thought it was perfect. (Well done, thank you Mr Thoms)
So the soap making began. I have formulated skincare products that are not only healthy for our bodies but also environmentally sustainable. All our packaging is plastic free and reused or recycled.
Gypsy McGee body bars are wrapped in fabric. One had to do something with all the scarfs I had collected during my hair loss period caused by chemotherapy.
Every ingredient used is organically or naturally sourced.
Gypsy McGee products are nourishing and moisturising. Cancer medication can really cause unwanted damage and dryness. This also makes Gypsy McGee products safe to use on eczema and psoriasis prone skin.