Wellbeing Journal
10 IN-FLIGHT SKIN CARE SECRETS
When you think of travelling, you immediately imagine endless afternoons lying on a beach in the Maldives. You dream of roaming the galleries and museums in Paris. You can feel the sunny days exploring the streets of Positano in sandal-clad feet. But before you get to that part, you’re sitting on your suitcase trying to zip it up and considering sacrificing your skincare beauty pouch for a perfectly planned outfit. Of course, there are a handful of items you’ll inevitably have to leave behind or forget, but don’t let your skincare be it!Does flying affect your skin? Yes! Is there a way to combat it? Yes! Something they don’t tell you about airplanes is that the air in the cabins are practically moisture free. Recycled cabin air is around 55% drier than normal air. What this means for your skin is that all the goodness in your skin cells that keeps your skin plump and hydrated is being sucked dry into a prune state! Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist Intense Deluxe Edition and Jurlique Rose Luxe Edition Hand Cream next to painting The good news is whether you’re jetting off to Europe for a month-long vacation or down to Byron Bay for a quick weekend getaway with the girls, we’ve got the ultimate list of airplane skincare tips:1. REMOVE YOUR MAKEUPA dry cabin environment + makeup clogging your pores = skin irritation and breakouts. That’s an equation you definitely don’t want happening. Carry a hydrating face wash that won’t leave your skin feeling tight and overly stripped like our Radiant Skin Foaming Cleanser. If you can’t leave your seat, pour a few drops of our Nourishing Cleansing Oil onto a cotton round and gently swipe across your face. Finish off with a makeup wipe until the wipes come out clean. Read more on cleansing oils here (no link yet). 2. PUT ON A SHEET MASKThink of this skincare routine as a self-care ritual too. You have X hours of uninterrupted time so treat yourself. With clean hands, put on a hydrating sheet mask when the cabin lights have dimmed and enter into relaxation mode. 3. PAT IN A SERUM TO HYDRATE AND PROTECT THE SKINThe theme here is, skin hydration, and there’s no such thing as getting too much of it. One of the ways to hydrate your skin is to use a hydrating serum that’ll provide long-lasting hydration and protection from dehydration. To refresh and hydrate your skin use our Moisture Plus Rare Rose Serum for a deliverance of hydration throughout your flight journey. 4. APPLY A MOISTURISERLock in all that hydrating goodness with a moisturiser. Our Herbal Recovery Signature Moisturising Cream is perfect for the job! Packed with powerful botanicals, your skin will feel rejuvenated, nourished and deeply hydrated with its light, yet rich texture. 5. DAB ON EYE CREAMSometimes it’s hard to catch up on well-deserved beauty sleep when you’re on the plane. Our Herbal Recovery Signature Eye Gel visibly brightens your eye area and reduces the signs of puffiness and fatigue. 6. MIST THROUGHOUT THE FLIGHTThe best face mist for flying is a refreshing face mist that’ll refresh and balance your skin out. Your parched skin will drink up Jurlique’s Rosewater Balancing Mist. It’s not only going to pamper and deeply nourish your skin, but also improve your skin’s barrier function. 7. SWIPE ON LIP BALM REGULARLYMake sure your chapped lips are not the first impression you make on the new city you step into! The perfect lip balm should protect and hydrate. Lucky for you, we have the perfect one. Our Jurlique Rose Love Balm can also be used on your cuticles, elbows and other dry patches to protect against the notorious in-flight moisture loss. 8. APPLY HAND CREAMYour hands aren’t immune from the effects of the superdy cabin. One of the most underrated yet best beauty products for air travel is hand cream. Thanks to the roses’ natural-based antioxidant properties, the best hand cream to hydrate your dry hands is Jurlique’s cult classic, Rose Hand Cream. A little goes a long way - the rich buttery texture absorbs in seconds so it won’t leave greasy fingerprints over your iPad. Bonus: at 40mL, it’s minuscule enough to perfectly chuck into your carry on. 9. DRINK A TON OF WATERKeep your hydration levels up! When you’re hydrated inside, it’s easier for your skin to remain hydrated and supple as well. Try to avoid alcohol and caffeine as they deplete your body of H20. Dehydration is one of the most common reasons your skin feels horrible after a flight. 10. AVOID SALTY AND PROCESSED FOODSExcess salt and processed foods can cause puffiness, especially puffy eyes. Pack some of your own snacks for the journey, or stick to lighter options on the menu. BONUS TIP!A little de-germing routine should fit nicely into your skin care routine; after all, the start of having the best skincare for travel is having clean hands. Once your in-flight skin care routine is complete, don’t touch your face! Planes are full of germs, and this will reduce the chance of you transferring bacteria to your skin. Wash your hands and or/use hand sanitiser before eating and after touching anything – from your tray table to the overhead locker.
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4 FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BIOSOME6
Since 2014, Nutri-Define has been one of our flagship ranges, attracting devotees around the world thanks to its nourishing and natural-based anti-ageing formulas. Six years later and we’ve reformulated the range to make its anti-ageing properties even more powerful, using the latest technology and potent botanicals grown on the Jurlique Farm to create skin care designed to firmer, younger and smoother-looking skin. The complete Nutri-Define Supreme range helps to address the appearance of: • Deeper, more visible lines and wrinkles • Lack of elasticity • Crepiness and thinning appearance of the skin • Discolouration and uneven skin tone • Advanced dehydration and moisture loss • Loss of smoothness and irregular skin texture • Dullness, decreased clarity and lack of luminosity and radiance The reformulated range is all down to Biosome6, a revolutionary new liposome technology that harnesses nature’s most potent natural ingredients to fight the signs of ageing. It’s a unique delivery system that is a micro-dispersion of the six botanical plant extracts from the Jurlique Farm. Discover everything you need to know about Biosome6 below – and how it will upgrade your anti-ageing skin care. IT HARNESSES LIPOSOME TECHNOLOGY Liposome technology is a skin care delivery system that was first used in 1986 to deliver active ingredients to the skin and help them penetrate more effectively. Biosome6 refills gaps in the stratum corneum, your skin’s natural protective barrier, to improve moisture retention. Each micro-capsule penetrates beneath the skin’s surface, delivering greater concentrates of Spilanthes Flower Extract, Horseradish Root Extract and the Jurlique Radiance Blend to restore luminosity, volume and suppleness. IT PROTECTS AND RESTORES SKIN The advanced Biosome6 technology helps to protect skin and delivers the active ingredients by mimicking the skin’s natural lipid structure. It helps to restore the intercellular lipids of the surface of the epidermis, improving the appearance of the skin and enhancing its barrier function. THE NAME IS AN AMALGAMATION OF ITS PARTS We haven’t just made it up, Biosome6 does actually mean something. ‘Bio’ represents the biodynamic farming we practice on the Jurlique Farm, ‘some’ represents liposome technology and ‘6’ represents the six farm-grown extracts that are found in the formula: Spilanthes, Horseradish, Marshmallow, Calendula, Rose and Lavender. IT INCREASES COLLAGEN PRODUCTION IN SKIN …by up to 46%*. Collagen and elastin are essential proteins that give skin a plump, firm and youthful appearance. Age and exposure slow down the production of both these proteins, leading to wrinkles, sagging skin, and a loss of firmness. Biosome6 boosts your skin’s natural ability to produce Collagen VII and Collagen I, two types of collagen integral to preventing signs of ageing.
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5 WAYS TO BOOST COLLAGEN NATURALLY
Collagen. It’s been a buzzword in the beauty industry for years. Alongside elastin, it’s one of the vital proteins that your skin needs to maintain plumpness, firmness, radiance – and to fight the signs of ageing. You may see collagen-boosting creams, supplements and even drinks that can be consumed, all in the name of supple, youthful-looking skin but the best way to boost collagen levels is through a combination of natural skin care products and a few healthy lifestyle habits. WHAT IS COLLAGEN?Collagen is the common form of protein that supports our skin’s structure and suppleness. It is found in tissues of the muscles, bones, tendons, blood vessels and the digestive system since the day we’re born but as we reach the age of 20, our bodies start to produce less and less collagen, which can result in wrinkles and sagging in skin.Our bodies can’t produce collagen by itself, which explains why there are so many products on the market that claim to help stimulate collagen production in skin. But it’s not just about what we put on our skin - we also need other nutrients to aid the process of collagen production such as zinc, vitamin C and copper. Read on for our five top tips to help boost your skin’s collagen levels. Jurlique Nutri-Define Supreme products on linen napkin next to grass HOW TO INCREASE COLLAGEN NATURALLY1. HYDRATEEver heard the saying ‘healthy skin starts from the inside-out’? It’s true: drinking at least 2L of water every day or consuming the equivalent in water-rich foods such as watermelon, cucumber, and strawberries, not only keeps you hydrated, but also produces the moisture-rich environment in which collagen and elastin thrive. 2. CHOOSE COLLAGEN-BOOSTING FOODS AND EAT WELLWhere possible, avoid sugar and choose foods that boost collagen such as nutrient-rich leafy greens, citrus, and cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower). These foods contain high levels of Vitamin C and Sulphur, both of which are essential to healthy rates of collagen production. Read our guide for eating your way to radiant skin for more health food tips. 3. APPLY NATURAL-BASED SKIN CARE PRODUCTSSupplement your diet with a targeted natural skin care ritual. Our reformulated Nutri-Define range harnesses the power of liposomes - natural microscopic fluid bodies - to restore the skin’s barrier and enhance moisture retention. Natural ingredients including an extract from the Spilanthes flower, have been shown to boost the production of Collagen VII and Collagen I, two essential anti-ageing proteins, by up to 46%*. Use both Nutri-Define Supreme Rejuvenating Serum and Restorative Cream to achieve more optimal results. 4. PAMPER YOURSELFLevel up your daily skin care routine with a jade roller or facial massage tool. Regular face massages can boost blood circulation and promote collagen production - plus they’re a great way to unwind at the end of a long day. Need a bit more pampering? Discover our favourite (and easy) self-care rituals that you can add to your routine effortlessly. 5. PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE SUNYou knew it was coming: sun protection. While protecting your skin from the sun won’t boost collagen levels, it will preserve them. Sun exposure can speed up collagen breakdown, potentially undoing all the good work you put in elsewhere in your skin care ritual. To prevent this, apply a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 every day, even when it’s cloudy, and protect yourself further with a sunhat during the hotter months.
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THE ULTIMATE VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT GUIDE
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there’s no better time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day gifts for your partner. Whether you love it or hate it, a gift or doing something thoughtful is seen as a token of your love and appreciation – and this extends beyond the traditional ‘partner’. Come February 14th, throw the rulebook out the window and treat yourself or a friend to something, too.You can do so much better than a card. This year treat them to a gift they’ll cherish long after Valentine’s Day: naturally glowing skin. Read on to shop our edit of natural beauty gifts your partner will love under any budget.UNDER $50Essential OilHelp your partner harness the soothing and balancing effects of aromatherapy with our essential oil range. Combine our Harmony Blend Essential Oil with a carrier oil, set the mood with candles and music and give your partner a relaxing massage. Suitable for use with a burner or vaporiser, our essential oils are perfect for a luxurious at-home spa day. Go one step further and check out our guide to creating a relaxing spa day at home.Hand CreamYou can never go wrong with hand cream – they’re practical, smell amazing and keep your hands delectably soft. Our cult-favourite Rose Hand Cream adds an element of luxury to your day and will keep your partner’s hands soft, supple and smooth.UNDER $100Rosewater Balancing MistOne of our bestsellers, Rosewater Balancing Mist simultaneously refreshes, revitalises and hydrates the skin. A must have – your partner will thank you for it!Activating Water EssenceOur Activating Water Essence is THE signature Jurlique product. Our Activating Water Essence, conditions, energises, and activates the skin’s ability to retain moisture – keeping the skin supple and soft throughout the day. A bottle will last for months. For something extra special, consider gifting our Activating Water Essence Limited Edition.Rose Body OilTwo bottles of skin care products on top of granite coaster and magazine Help your partner develop a luxe full-body skin care routine with our Rose Body Oil . Rich in our signature Rosa Gallica extract, our body oil will deeply nourish your partner’s skin, leaving it soft, smooth and smelling divine.UNDER $150Herbal Recovery Signature SerumDon’t know your partner’s exact skin type? Our Herbal Recovery Signature Serum is suitable for all. Ultra-concentrated with Jurlique farm grown botanicals, this serum helps skin feel firmer, more supple, and delivers a renewed radiance to the complexion.Nutri-Define Supreme Restorative Light & Rich CreamFor a luxurious take on anti-ageing, you can’t go wrong with our Nutri-Define Supreme Restorative Light Cream. This lightweight cream sits flawlessly under makeup and delivers intense hydration for smooth radiant skin while also reducing the signs of ageing. For a night cream, our Nutri-Define Supreme Restorative Rich Cream is a rich luxurious cream that improves skin’s firmness.UNDER $200Nutri-Define Superior Retexturising Facial SerumGive your partner hydrated, luminous skin at any age with this silky-smooth firming serum. Used morning and evening, it helps plumps the skin to reduce the appearance of lines and other signs of ageing.Jurlique Ultimate Signature FacialOne of the best Valentine’s Day beauty ideas is to treat your partner to a nourishing facial. With our Jurlique Signature Facial, your partner will be left feeling balanced with skin that visibly glows. Browse our spa menu, or head into a Jurlique store together and let your partner chose their treatment.OVER $250Rejuvenating Escape Treatment PackageSpoil your partner by gifting them with an indulgent treatment package they deserve. Our 165 minute Rejuvenating Escape package will have your partner looking and feeling rejuvenated after an aromatherapy full body massage and choice of any Jurlique Classic Signature Facial. Woman laying on towel receiving a spa facial Still not sure what to get your partner? Head to your nearest Jurlique store and our Jurlique Beauty Experts will guide you on the best products that’ll have your partner glowing from head to toe. Or grab a Jurlique Gift Card while you’re there and let your partner decide their choice of Jurlique skin care.
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A GUIDE TO NATURAL VS. SYNTHETIC INGREDIENTS IN ANTI-AGEING SKIN CARE
As consumers we’re becoming more switched on than ever about what we’re putting onto our skin. In the beauty sphere, the course of natural skin care in Australia has boomed. When it comes to anti-ageing skin care, it can be difficult picking the right product(s) and regimen that’s best for you, let alone working out if you’re team natural or team synthetic. Is organic skin care really better? Are natural ingredients less powerful? What are safe synthetics?Here’s our guide to answer some of those questions about natural skin care vs synthetic skin care and also go through the best ingredients for anti-ageing. NATURAL ANTI-AGEING INGREDIENTS FOR SKIN To have a product boast being natural is alluring without a doubt. But it’s important to be wary as not all-natural ingredients are good, non-GMO or ethically sourced. At Jurlique we take the uncompromising task to preserve the integrity of nature and challenge what’s possible form natural skin care.AntioxidantsAntioxidants are a broad category of natural ingredients and include essential fatty acids like Rosehip Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. All of these ingredients boost collagen naturally, aid moisture retention and fight environmental aggressors. Grapeseed oil reduces fine lines, Avocado Oil nurtures the skin, while Rosehip Oil is rich in essential fatty acids and known for its restorative properties. You can find this antioxidant-rich blend of botanical oils in our Herbal Recovery Antioxidant Face Oil. A few drops mixed in with your moisturisers will revitalise your complexion and minimise the first signs of ageing.Plant extractsPreserving the integrity of nature by harnessing potent plant extracts for skin is at the heart of what we do at Jurlique. This is why we use our Bio-Intrinsic™ method, an alchemistic process that involves three stages where all the powerful ingredients from plants and herbs are extracted - the essence and life force of the plant is captured to deliver a magnified plant extract powerful enough to enhance the beauty of your skin.Our Herbal Recovery Eye Cream harnesses potent plant extracts and is clinically proven to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.iThe Yarrow Extract from our Jurlique farm in our Herbal Recovery Signature Serum also helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a firmer, smoother, and more youthful appearance.Advanced natural technologiesAs we get older, a targeted skin care routine is essential. At Jurlique we challenge the orthodoxies of natural skin care by fusing science and natural ingredients to create high performing, potent skin care for healthy beautiful skin.With our new reformulated anti-ageing Nutri-Define range, we fuse our most advanced, next generation Biosome6 Technology with the power of nature. Our Biosome6 Technology is an exclusive Jurlique liposome that delivers active natural ingredients deeper into the layers of ageing skin. 75% of women said their skin was more visibly youthful and 89% noticed a visible improvement in overall appearance of skin.iiSkin superfoodsThis category includes natural ingredients that are so effective they deserve a mention. Spilanthes extract helps promote collagen production, making it a powerful anti-ageing ingredient. Horseradish also boosts collagen production and helps minimise the appearance of skin discolouration. With 1-2 pumps of our Nutri-Define Supreme Rejuvenating Serum followed by Nutri-Define Supreme Eye Contour Balm and your choice of either Nutri-Define Supreme Restorative Rich Cream or Light Cream, these key ingredients will target key ageing concerns like loss of elasticity, uneven skin tone and wrinkles leaving you with luminous, redefined, youthful skin. Open skin care bottles sitting on a grey counter SYNTHETIC INGREDIENTS Using synthetic ingredients is almost inevitable. Ingredients with SPF, glycolic acid and hyaluronic acid have become staples in many skincare rituals. Here are some good synthetic ingredients you can look out for:RetinolRetinol is a synthetic Vitamin A derivative effective on stimulating collagen, cell turnover and reversing signs of ageing. Start with low concentration to avoid skin irritation. It’s important to note that retinol increases your skin’s sensitivity to sun, so make sure to wear a good SPF during the day. Products containing retinol are unsafe to use during pregnancy.EnzymesAHAs like glycolic acids and BHAs like salicylic acid both act to fight dullness and textured skin. It’s all about experimentation - start small with acids because if they’re overused, they can cause skin irritation and chemical burns. Low concentrations of AHA can be used during pregnancy, but BHAs in general should be avoided. THE BOTTOM LINE Some synthetic ingredients certainly offer anti-ageing benefits, but rest assured there are plenty of natural alternatives that are equally, if not more, effective. There’s no rule saying you can’t use both. They key is to make sure all ingredients you use on your skin are safe, effective and scientifically backed.
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THE 10 BEAUTY TIPS YOU SHOULD IGNORE
If you spent the early ‘00s plucking your eyebrows into an almost non-existence, if you’ve ever overdone it with the fake tan in a bid to look healthier, or you’ve heated your eyelash curlers with a hairdryer for extra-long eyelashes, chances are you’ve followed some bad beauty advice in your time. We’ve all been there and with the beauty world being full of conflicting information, it’s hard to know who or what to believe. Plus, beauty isn’t one-size-fits-all and what works for you may not work for someone else with a different skin or hair type. From the radical to the ridiculous, here are ten basic beauty tips you should ignore. USE COCONUT OIL AS A MAKEUP REMOVERCoconut oil has been hailed as something of a multi-tasking miracle beauty product in the past few years – something that can be used on everything from your skin to your hair – but beauty experts have warned against it being used as a makeup remover. Coconut oil is highly comedogenic, which means it can’t penetrate the pores, and can lead to everything from dry skin to clogged pores and breakouts, particularly for those with acne-prone skin. SKIP MOISTURISER IF YOU HAVE OILY SKINWhile many people think that having oily skin is reason enough to skip moisturiser, it can actually have an adverse effect on your skin, as skin produces excess oil when it’s dehydrated. Whatever your skin type, using a balancing day care cream will not only help hydrate your skin, it will also provide protection against the environmental aggressors and help smooth skin. Woman applying moisturiser to face SHAMPOO YOUR HAIR TWICEWhen lathering up in the shower, shampooing your hair twice is only strictly necessary for those who use a lot of products and gels; otherwise a single – and thorough - lather with a nourishing shampoo will do the job just fine. LIGHTEN YOUR SKIN WITH LEMONSSince lemon juice has a highly acidic quality, using it in your skin isn’t a good idea. As well as causing skin irritation, lemon juice can lead to hyperpigmentation and sensitivity to the sun. After luminous-looking skin? Opt for a skin brightening cream instead. WEAR A LIP LINER THAT’S A FEW SHADES DARKER THAN YOUR LIPSTICKOne of the ‘90s most memorable make-up trends was a nude lip paired with a much darker liner, and while the look has since phased out, many remain unsure of what colour liner to wear. Beauty experts recommend that the golden rule is to choose a liner that is just one shade darker than your lipstick, for a perfectly plump finish. DAB TOOTHPASTE ON PIMPLES TO DRY THEM OUTAn age-old method that many people think helps get rid of spots, applying toothpaste to the effected area can actually cause redness and peeling. Products designed specifically for use on acne and facial skin are a much safer bet. HEAT UP YOUR EYELASH CURLER WITH A HAIR DRYERWhile heated eyelash curlers are used by many for some added va-va-voom in the lash department, heating your eyelash curlers with a hair dryer can damage your lashes and may even cause them to fall out. Stick with a lash-lengthening mascara for some extra lash appeal. EXFOLIATE EVERY TIME YOU CLEANSEWhile cleansing should be a key part of your daily skin care routine, exfoliating every day can strip the skin of natural oils which can in turn lead to break outs. If your skin is normal or oily, exfoliate two to three times a week with a gentle formula such as our Daily Exfoliating Cream; if it’s sensitive, just once a week is enough. FAKE A TAN WITH A DARKER SHADE OF FOUNDATIONWearing a darker shade of foundation to give the impression of a tan is a big beauty no-no. If you want to create a sun-kissed glow, beauty experts recommend matching your skin tone to your foundation and building up deeper colour with a good quality, mineral-based bronzer.
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WHY YOU SHOULD USE ROSE-INFUSED SKIN CARE PRODUCTS
There’s a reason we use Rose in so many of our products. More than just a sweet-smelling flower (although their scent is a natural mood-booster), rose petals contain a valuable oil that hydrates, soothes and tones the skin. It’s nothing new either – rose petals have been prized for their beauty benefits for centuries (with that claim to fame, they must be doing something right). So, what exactly makes roses so powerful? Our experts fill us in on the best Rose skin care benefits. Tray of rose petals They deeply hydrate skinRose essential oil - extracted from the petals - is an emollient. It has hydrating properties and strengthens the skin’s natural barrier, helping to prevent moisture loss. Moisture Plus Rare Rose Serum and Moisture Plus Rare Rose Cream are some of our best Rose skin care products – try incorporating them into your daily skin care ritual to experience hydrated, healthy-looking skin.They protect and restore skinRose extract contains antioxidants to protect the skin from environmental aggressors. When used in skin care, Rose extract helps your skin to combat and recover from the damage caused by pollution. It’s also high in vitamins A and C, which helps to keep skin firm and supple. What’s more, vitamin C helps to brighten skin, even out skin tone and reduce the appearance of pores - boost the results with a weekly Rose-based mask, such as our Rose Moisture Plus Moisturising Cream Mask.They have calming propertiesRose extract helps to reduce redness and calm the skin for a more even-toned complexion and is great for rebalancing dry, irritated and sensitive skin. And it’s not just Rose extract that does wonders for your skin – rosewater tones the skin and shrinks the appearance of pores without drying it out (there’s a reason our Rosewater Balancing Mist has such a cult following). Tray of rose petals with white card It boosts your skin’s radianceFeel as though your skin has lost its natural radiance? It could be a sign it’s undernourished and dehydrated. Rose extracts revive the skin and give it a ‘lit from within’ glow, nourishing the skin and filling it with moisture. To instantly refresh and hydrate your skin, try our Moisture Plus Rare Rose Lotion.It naturally improves your moodNot only is smelling beautiful fragrances a pleasant experience but they can have a powerful and immediate effect on our wellbeing. Rose is known to reduce stress and create a sense of calm (in fact, rose petals are used in Ayurvedic medicine to promote relaxation), so think of applying rose-infused products as a form of self-care. Try diffusing Rose Pure Essential Oil at home to reap even more benefits of this powerful botanical.Treat your complexion to the skin-loving goodness of Rose. Shop our Rose skin care range here.
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PAIGE HASABALLAH’S CREATIVE PROCESS
Paige Hasaballah, or Delta Venus to her Instagram followers, is a Melbourne-based artist who draws upon her Egyptian cultural heritage and Australian upbringing to create modern, abstract art. The result is a collection of contemporary paintings that can mean so many different things to different people: the sign of a great artist.In celebration of our latest Adriana Picker-designed limited-edition products – Rosewater Balancing Mist Intense Deluxe Edition and Jurlique Rose Luxe Edition Hand Cream – we spoke to Paige about her own creative process and how she incorporates the products into her own daily routine.Tell us about your work and what you do?I am a visual artist, designer and poet. My work is about the embodiment of light and dark, conscious and subconscious, inner and outer worlds. My aim is to create a space within which people experiencing the work can reflect on themselves.How did you get into this position?Looking back on it I can't help but see some very divine timing. My design work kept me working predominantly on computers or electronic devices, so I had a real pull to work in a more tactile space and use my hands. I have always been really drawn to building or creating with different materials. In late 2017, my family lost our grandmother on my Egyptian side. Within a number of days after she passed, I began painting for the first time in my life. Things took off really quickly from there as I began to publicly share what I was creating with others. Now I see myself as a vessel for the work to flow through and into the lives of others.Describe your process when it comes to your work – how do you tackle a new project?I hold space within myself for the work to move through me. I think of it as a sort of meditation or prayer. A vision will come to me in a dream or a moment of quiet surrender, I pick up water materials I am pulled to and breathe deeply. The work sort of creates itself, it's just my job to get out of the way.What challenges do you face in your work?I think my main challenge is around resisting the natural flow of things. At times I find myself trying to force a piece of art or painting because I think I "should" be doing that. I am yet to force out a piece of work I am happy with. Some days you need to bake a loaf of bread instead or go for a walk in the park or have a glass of wine with a friend. I am constantly reminding myself that magic happens in the flow state.What do you find most rewarding?The most rewarding part of the creative process for me is the way it allows me to connect with others. I have connected with so many incredible people across the world through this practice. Hearing the way one of my pieces inspires someone or prompts them to lean into their own power is the most fulfilling part of my practice.Face Scrub with leaf on a trayWhen you’re experiencing a creative block, how do you get out of it?A year ago, I would have said to push through it. Now my approach is a little more gentle. When I am feeling a creative block, I do something else, I follow the natural flow of my energy. When I am not resisting where it wants to take me, it always brings me back to creating. Some days I just need to detour past a few other things first.What advice would you give to others who are looking to explore their creativity?Get started and start with anything. Be playful with it. Try out different mediums. Don't be too attached to any sort of outcome and just see what comes up. You cannot fail in art, but you are certainly cheating yourself out of the pleasure of creation by holding yourself back.Talk us through how you use your limited edition Jurlique products throughout your dayThe Jurlique Rose Luxe Edition Hand Cream has been an absolute lifesaver for me over the past few weeks. I have been restoring furniture outside of my other creative work and all of that sanding really wears your skin down. Each night and morning I put on the hand cream and it gives them new life! I have been spraying the Rosewater Balancing Mist Intense Deluxe Edition on my face throughout the day as I work. It is the perfect refresher on my skin and gives me that little wake-up call when I am starting to get sluggish.View more of Paige’s work on her Instagram and website.
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FIND YOUR PERFECT STYLE AND SKIN CARE MATCH THIS AUTUMN
Autumn invites us to embrace the energy of change. As summer morphs into Autumn, the leaves go from green to red and the winds change from warm to crisp – it truly heralds a season of transformation. In this time, we update our outfit and skin care choices, swapping out summer linens for merino sweaters and reaching for more hydrating products. It’s essential to accommodate the seasonal change, so we’ve created a guide to finding your perfect style and skin care match this Autumn.Upgrade your Autumn skin care ritualAs the seasons change, so do your skin care needs. Along with dehydration, improper nutrition and stress, environmental factors also play a part in the skin imbalance. Your skin tends to get drier and duller in colder months, so it’s important to adjust your skin care products to cater to the environmental change.Keep it cleanIn the cooler months, your normal skin renewal process tends to slow down. This is what gives the skin a textured and dull looking appearance. To speed up your skin renewal process, we recommend exfoliation to help slough away the dead skin cells. Be careful not aggravate your skin by using harsh exfoliants and exfoliators. Our Nutri-Define Supreme Cleansing Foam contains natural jojoba beads to help polish your skin and encourage healthy cell turnover. At the end of your cleanse, your skin will feel soft, refreshed and revitalised.Tip: Aim to cleanse with lukewarm water, rather than hot to prevent extra drying of your skin.Pack on the moistureTo help renew and keep your skin hydrated, reach for the more hydrating and rich formulas. Using a moisturiser like Nutri-Define Supreme Restorative Rich Cream will help replenish your skin’s moisture and lipids. An essential step to retaining that hydration is using a water essence before moisturising. Applying Activating Water Essence to your skin first will activate your skin’s ability to maintain moisture and also stop it from escaping, for continuous hydration .Stay sun smartYou can still get sun damage on windy, cloudy and cool days. Dry skin after sun exposure happens no matter the season, so it’s important to wear sunscreen all year round. Make sure your sunscreen is SPF 30 or higher. Don’t rely on the sunscreen in your makeup to prevent premature skin ageing and sun damage. Even if you work inside you should wear additional sunscreen under your makeup.Upgrade your wardrobeAutumn – especially in Australia – can be a challenge. It seems like the weather doesn’t want to make up its mind. It’s muggy one day and cool the next. It can get tricky figuring out what to wear in Autumn.At Birdsnest, an Australian family owned business, they do the hard work for you. With a collection of 1000’s of curated outfits designed by their in-house stylist to suit a range of different style personalities, they’re kind of like a magic wardrobe.Layering is essentialKeeping your layers thin gives you more to play with in Autumn. You can even keep some your favourite summer pieces too as they can be layered with thin knits and cardigans like this Modern Bohemian look. The perfect collaboration of a bohemian, free spirit style and a modern classy look.Mix up patterns and texturesAutumn is all about change, so try something new! Playing around with patterns and textures gives your autumn outfits an interesting twist. Amp up a casual outfit of a white blouse by experimenting with a pair of snake print denim jeans. Add your own personal flair to a simple look or follow Birdsnest’s style advice.BeltsAn underrated accessory, belts are the best when it comes to tying in those layers. They also add structure to your outfits. Not too sure about how style belts? At Birdsnest, when you fill out the Style Profile, they’ll provide personal style recommendations just for you.Embrace the changeIf anything, the new season gives you a perfect excuse to treat yourself to new skin care products and a new wardrobe. Birdnest provides a 365 day return policy and free express delivery on all orders so your wardrobe dilemmas will be solved from this season to the next.Shop our Nutri-Define range to re-energise your skin this Autumn.
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