Wellbeing Journal
THREE LITTLE KNOWN SECRETS FOR RADIANT SKIN
Radiant, glowing skin begins long before you step into your bathroom and reach for your skin care favourites. In fact, luminous skin starts where you might not expect: on the farm. When the environment in which plants are grown is pristine, it follows that the resulting skin care, and importantly your skin, will benefit the most.At Jurlique, we grow and nurture all our botanicals in the pure, idyllic South Australian hills. This is the basis of our seed-to-skin philosophy, where the seed’s health ultimately results in your skin looking bright and glowing. If radiance has long eluded you, opt for natural based products whose ingredients are grown in the following conditions:1 Air purityChoosing natural ingredients is an important consideration, but not all naturals are created equal; they must be nurtured in the right environment to capture their most active nutrients and essences. This process begins with the very air that surrounds them. Smog and pollution are not only detrimental to our skin, they can also compromise the quality of fledgling botanicals [hyperlink to article titled Why Air Quality Matters in Your Skin Care]. This is one reason why we chose the purest place on earth to establish our farm in South Australia, an area of rolling hills revered for its clean, fresh air.2 Soil qualityLike two halves of the same universe, the purity of air is mirrored by the quality of the soil, and vice versa. A depleted soil is unable to yield the powerful botanicals needed to transform skin radiance. Our Jurlique farm is certified organic and benefits from a rich compost derived from the plants on the property. We take extra care to nourish and protect the entire ecosystem of the farm. Some of the land available is used for planting, while the rest is dedicated to maintaining natural flora and fauna. Creating this special environment and planting and harvesting according to the seasons allows our botanicals to reach maximum glow-giving power.3 No synthetic pesticidesWe believe that maintaining a pure environment means not compromising crops with the use of synthetic pesticides and insecticides. Instead, we use companion farming to help plants work together to protect and nurture one another. For example, the bright orange flowers of a Calendula bush attract beneficial insects which kill aphids and other predatory insects, so we plant these next to our Roses as protection. The botanicals, therefore, remain safe without the use of harmful chemicals. This matters because what we use (or don’t use) on the farm ends up affecting your skin.Now you knowDue to Jurlique’s commitment to clean air, healthy soil, and organic pest control, our products make it possible for you to experience radiant, glowing skin. If you’re curious to see what our skin care can do for you, begin with our much-loved Activating Water Essence, whose active ingredients hydrate, condition and revitalise your skin. That’s Nature’s promise.
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HOW TO REBALANCE YOUR ENERGY NATURALLY
How to Rebalance Your Energy NaturallyModern workers complain of the mid-afternoon slump. All of a sudden, it feels as if all the energy has drained out of you. Some call it brain fog, others refer to it as plain old exhaustion. Rather than reach for a quick fix, the wiser option is to implement naturally energy-boosting habits you can maintain long-term. Your precarious balancing act ends here.Aid your digestionAn unhealthy gut can have huge health implications for the rest of the body – energy levels included. Apple cider vinegar is an alkalising liquid that can help with digestion, especially for those who don’t produce enough hydrochloric acid in their stomachs. Opt for the unfiltered organic variety, and drink it diluted in water about 15 minutes before meals.Step away from the white breadWhile they can provide your body with energy, foods heavy in carbohydrates will, for the most part, leave you feeling sluggish. The main culprit? Simple carbs, like those found in sugary drinks, white bread, and pasta, which burn through your body quickly. Stick to wholegrain, low-glycaemic carbohydrates that take longer to digest. Nuts, legumes, sweet potatoes, oats, and brown rice will all provide your body a steady supply of energy, helping you avoid the crash-and-burn effect.Break a sweatIf you’ve ever gotten your sweat on, you’d know the incredible clarity that comes from a flood of endorphins hitting your system. Exercise gives your cells more energy to burn, circulating oxygen around the body and releasing epinephrine and norepinephrine (stress hormones) that in modest amounts that make you feel energised. Even a brisk walk on your break can help.Have another glass of waterFeeling fatigued is one of the first signs that your body is short on fluids. The recommended daily amount of water is 2 litres per day, but be sure to drink slowly and keep it at room temperature, so it is easily ingested and absorbed by your body.School yourself in essential oilsStudies have found that inhaling essential oils under stressful conditions can lead to noticeable positive neurological responses, as fragrance compounds directly affect the brain. When it comes to improving energy levels, essential oils with citrus properties are great for boosting energy and motivation – we love a few drops of our Revitalising Blend Essential Oil, which can be used in a vaporiser for the office. If you don’t have a diffuser handy, try a spritz of our Revitalising Blend Aromatherapy Mist, close your eyes and spray mist above your head, and deeply inhale the Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Lavender blend to awaken the senses.
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FIVE FRESH TIPS FOR NATURAL GLOW
Evolve your routine and restore your signature radiance. A few rethinks can have incredible impact.1 Eat your waterEight tall glasses a day isn’t always easy to commit to? Try the facialists’ favourite hydration-boosting trick: eat your H2-glow.Fruits and vegetables like cucumber, tomato, celery, capsicums, melon and carrots brim with cell-plumping water plus a solid serve of the antioxidant vitamins that recharge glow. Researchers say the Nature-perfected dose of magnesium, potassium and sodium inside watermelon can rehydrate more effectively than water or a sports drink.2 Make with the massageGently pressing, rolling or massaging in serums, lotions and creams is the easiest anti-ageing move you can make. You’ll not only jumpstart circulation to shift puffiness and tighten contours, you’ll assist penetration, allowing each step in your ritual to do its work before the next. Press and smooth eye creams in from the inner corners toward your temple; sweep face care from centre point upward and out.3 Glow with the flowWe bet you’re shallow breathing right now. When we feel under fire, stress or even just busy (when do we not?), switching into short, fast ‘chest-breathing’ mode is a reflex. The oxygen dip shows up in ‘stressed’, dull complexion. Take a beat and focus. Deep, saturating ‘abdominal breathing’ lifts reviving oxygen uptake and powers the lymphatic system to detoxify skin.4 Work the night shiftYour skin works hardest when you’re asleep. This is when the body and mind recovers and refreshes for the challenges ahead. It’s the same with your skin. Overnight is the perfect time to give skin the vital nutrients, moisture and care it needs.5 Upgrade to effortlessImproving your skin isn’t always about doing more. It’s about optimised formulas that deliver what your skin needs now, more effectively. Jurlique has remastered our iconic anti-ageing Herbal Recovery range to radically improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and skin dullness in one advanced ritual. It’s transformative skincare, simplified.
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DISCOVER NEW HERBAL RECOVERY
What causes skin to change with age?The natural process of ageing changes the appearance and texture of skin over time. Influenced by a variety of factors — from internal ones such as genetics, to environmental factors such as sun and diet — the effects are different for each and every one of us.While many signs of skin ageing aren’t visible until we reach our 30s or 40s, the process actually begins as early as our 20s. This is when the body gradually starts lessening its production of collagen and elastin, both responsible for skin strength, elasticity and youthfulness.As we evolve with age, so too should your skin care ritual.Finding a regime that’s unique to your skin type and lifestyle can radically promote more youthful-looking skin and restore your skin’s natural, signature glow.The completely remastered Herbal Recovery rangeCreated over 20 years ago, our first Herbal Recovery product defied expectations, delivering superior visible results from pure and natural ingredients from the Jurlique Farm.Now one of our most iconic ranges has been completely remastered, for our latest breakthrough in age-defying effectiveness.The new Herbal Recovery range has been meticulously developed as a complete ritual, to help improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and skin dullness, and restore your skin’s natural, signature glow.Every aspect of the new range has been remastered to embody the latest in age defying skin care. From a new enhanced formulation and fragrance to a luxurious texture, and iconic packaging.Evolving what’s possible in ageless beauty. Again.
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HOW TO CLEANSE PROPERLY
Pollution, smoke, makeup, sunscreens, and the natural build-up of dead surface skin and sebum can make skin look and feel dry, dull and lifeless.That’s why cleansing correctly is your first step to naturally radiant skin. But research from the International Dermal Institute says most of us spend just 20 seconds doing so. And when you’re tired, it can be tempting to skip cleansing completely (we’ve all done it).But cleansing doesn’t have to be a chore. Here’s how to cleanse properly – and leave your skin looking pure, smooth and hydrated.1 Choose the right cleanserEveryone’s skin is different, so it’s important to find the cleanser that’s right for you. Things to consider include your skin type, how you prefer to cleanse, and whether you need to remove eye makeup.Need help? Take a look at our guide to choosing the right botanical cleanser.2 Use warm waterHot water will dry skin out too much, which is why you want to keep the temperature down as you cleanse.3 Start at the topUsing small circular motions, start cleansing at your forehead, and move down to your nose and out to your cheeks before finishing at your neck.4 Cool rinseAfter you’ve cleansed, rinse with cool water to refresh your skin, and prepare it for the next steps of your skin care ritual.5 And repeatIt’s important to cleanse every morning and night. Your morning cleanse will help remove excess oil that’s built up on your skin overnight, while your evening cleanse will wash away the makeup, sunscreen, pollution and other impurities your skin has been exposed to during the day.
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT FACIAL CLEANSER
Cleansing is your first step to naturally radiant skin. And because everyone’s skin is different, we’ve created a range of luxurious botanical cleansers designed to suit different skin types, lifestyles and needs. Here’s our quick guide to help you choose the one that’s right for you.What’s your skin type?Your skin should feel fresh and comfortable after you’ve cleansed. If it doesn’t, chances are you’re not using the right cleanser for your skin type.If your skin is dry or sensitive, or tends to feel uncomfortable or tight after cleansing, try our Replenishing Cleansing Lotion. This rich and gentle cleanser is enriched with softening Marshmallow Root Extract and calming botanicals to hydrate and soothe your skin.If you’ve got normal to combination skin, try our Revitalising Cleansing Gel. It’s infused with purifying Peppermint Leaf Extract and revitalising botanicals help rebalance oiliness and restore moisture.And if your skin’s neither oily nor dry, our Nourishing Cleansing Oil and Radiant Skin Foaming Cleanser are suitable for all skin types.NOT SURE WHAT YOUR SKIN TYPE IS?How do you prefer to cleanse?If you prefer to wash your face while you’re showering, try our Revitalising Cleansing Gel and Radiant Skin Foaming Cleanser. Both lather into a rich foam that can be easily applied and rinsed off while you’re in the shower.Do you wear eye makeup?Our Nourishing Cleanser Oil and Replenishing Cleansing Lotion are all safe to use around the eyes. Nourishing Cleansing Oil is also formulated to dissolve waterproof makeup, making mascara removal a breeze.What texture do you prefer?We all want to use a cleanser that feels amazing. And whether you like using a lush foam, a silky oil, a rich lotion, or a gorgeously lightweight gel, we’ve got a botanical cleanser you’ll love.
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NEW ROSE HAND CREAM HANDPICKED LIMITED EDITION
We’re delighted to introduce our NEW Rose Hand Cream Handpicked Limited Edition, a strictly limited edition version of one of our most iconic products.Its rich, luxurious formula features an exclusive Rose extract grown and handpicked at the purest place on Earth – our organic farm in the Adelaide Hills – while its elegant soft pink and rose gold packaging makes this limited edition even more enticing.The purest Roses, perfected for youWe gently handpick our fresh, organic Roses at first bloom – exactly the right moment to preserve their deeply hydrating properties. We then take each extraordinary petal and meticulously draw out the exclusive, concentrated floral extract that can only be found in our Rose Hand Cream Handpicked Limited Edition.In this way, we capture the very best of Nature, so that our pure Roses can intensively nourish and deeply hydrate your skin. Your hands will be left feeling velvety soft and smelling divine.Secrets from the South Australian hillsFor more than 30 years, the organic growing methods we employ at our Jurlique Farm in the Adelaide Hills have optimised the already rich and fertile soil there.Even the air above is pure. According to data gathered by the World Health Organisation, the air quality in our part of the world is among the very best*, with low levels of pollution and bright, unblemished skies.As a result, the Roses in our limited edition Rose Hand Cream Handpicked Limited Edition are rich in botanical antioxidants to hydrate, nourish and soften your hardworking hands.Shop the story
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR BEAUTY EVOLUTION
Ageing is a natural transformation that affects us all. In the skin, it’s caused by two key players: intrinsic factors (genetically inherited changes) and extrinsic factors (environmental aggressors like UV exposure). While both influence the skin’s structure and function, extrinsic factors are what cause the most visible changes — such as loss of radiance, deep lines and wrinkles, crow’s feet, and dry, less supple skin.It’s important to recognise that beauty doesn’t decline with age, it simply evolves. By focusing on maintaining healthy skin function and protecting ourselves from the impact of environmental aggressors like UV exposure and pollution, skin tone and texture is restored, revitalized and radiance refreshed.NATURE HAS THE ANSWERSWhen looking for ways to improve skin vitality, we always look to Nature first for inspiration. After over three decades based in the Adelaide Hills, we continue to follow the time-honoured organic and sustainable farming methods of our founders to ensure that we not only maintain and respect the land but also the plants that power our products.Time has taught us that Antioxidant-rich ingredients and a natural, plant-based delivery system are the best way to help the skin evolve gracefully.THE POWER OF PLANTSBy fusing Nature and technology we’ve created Nutri-Define: a powerful anti-ageing ritual that is both skin compatible and remarkably effective. Our innovative liposomal delivery system, Biosome5, helps to effect the change we all want to see: contours appear re-defined, deep lines and wrinkles in soft focus, and softer, more supple skin.How Biosome5 works:1. Optimises Surface Condition Delivers an immediate moisturisation effect to the surface layers of the skin.2. Activates Ingredient Efficiency Delivers key active ingredients deep within the skin’s layers.3. Deeply Nourishes The micro-liposomal structure helps penetrate layers of theskin for long-lasting benefits.BEGIN YOUR BEAUTY EVOLUTIONTreating your skin to a daily commitment of care and protection not only sees visible results but enhances your sense of wellbeing.MORNINGAwaken your skin by massaging Nutri-Define Refining Foaming Cleanser for a fresh start to the day.Follow with Nurti-Define Essential Conditioning Lotion to replenish your skin and prepare it for the Nutri-Define Superior Retexturising Facial SerumApply 1-2 pumps of Nutri-Define Superior Retexturising Facial Serum to the face for a concentrated dose of Antioxidant-rich actives.Hydrate and protect with Nutri-Define Multi-Correcting Day Cream or Hydrating emulsion.Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen.EVENINGCleanse skin of daily grime and makeup with Nutri-Define Refining Foaming Cleanser.Follow with Nutri-Define Conditioning Lotion to replenish your skin and prepare it for the Nutri-Define Superior Retexturising Facial SerumApply 1-2 pumps of Nutri-Define Superior Retexturising Facial Serum to hydrate the skin in powerful actives.Treat the eye area to Nutri-Define Eye Contour Balm, massaging it in with the metal ball spatula along the orbital bone of each eye – include in the morning ritual tooMassage Nutri-Define Rejuvenating Overnight Cream into skin to restore deep moisture while you sleep.
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THE TRUE SKIN CARE SUPERPOWER
Long revered for its superior ability to hydrate the skin, the Rose has been our botanical heroine since our brand first began. The true beauty of our organic farm in the South Australian hills and the star of so many of our products, including global icons Rosewater Balancing Mist and Rose Hand Cream, it remains a continual form of inspiration.Prized for its mood-lifting scent and undeniable beauty, the Rose is also known for having skin care superpowers with an amazing ability to deliver hydration.The Rose’s 3 main superpowers:1. HYDRATIONSkin that is undernourished and dehydrated is quickly sapped of its natural radiance. Rose petals provide hydration and help prevent moisture loss on the skin.2. PROTECTIONRose extracts are known to contain antioxidant properties that can help protect the skin against environmental aggressors.3. RADIANCEBy boosting moisture levels to soften and smooth the skin, Rose extracts encourage radiance for the skin to glow from within, naturally. Our popular Rose Moisture Plus skin care range is dedicated to the superpowers of the Rose — helping you to glow your own way.
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