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OUR NEW LIMITED EDITION – AUSTRALIAN BY NATURE
We’ve released something special to honour the land we love and our best-selling icon. For a limited time, our much-loved Rose Hand Cream is dressed for this special occasion; the limited-edition packaging celebrates the South Australian landscape and our home in the Adelaide Hills. Born from the passion of a Nature-loving biochemist and his botanist partner, Jurlique’s botanicals have grown in the awe-inspiring Adelaide Hills for over 30 years.THE QUEEN OF THE LANDBotanist and dedicated gardener Ulrike Klein, created a luxuriously rich hand cream to soothe and protect her skin from the often extreme, South Australian elements. Today, that very first Jurlique Hand Cream is still considered a cult beauty product. The Rose has become the heroine of the brand; known as the Queen of all Botanicals for her superior soothing and softening qualities and uplifting scent.POWERED BY PLANTSCommitted to the natural world that inspires us daily, we continue to follow strict organic farming principles in order to encourage richer soil that grows the healthiest plants in order to create the most effective products. We are dedicated environmentalists; ever searching for ways to reduce our environmental footprint through our considered seed-to-skin farming and manufacturing processes. We carefully harvest our crops by hand to ensure their power is preserved, to create concentrated products that deliver on their promise.Respecting the environment that supports us has been our mission from day one. Recognised as a leader in the sustainability field, we have been awarded the 2017 Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation Award (for the fourth year in a row) for our achievements in helping to reduce the environmental impact of our packaging.Celebrate the land we love this January with our Rose Hand Cream Australia Limited Edition 2018 available whilst stock lasts.
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JACQUELINE ALWILL’S SECRET TO GLOWING INSIDE AND OUT
It’s not everyday that I hand over my home, beauty cabinet, kitchen and bedroom and reveal all, but when the team from the most iconic Australian, botanical skincare brand, Jurlique, makes this little request…I do. You see, it’s all very well to speak about health and beauty but it’s most important to see it in practice so that’s how I plan to share it with you. Small things I do, each day to make me feel abundant with life, radiant and glowing.MY DAYTIME SKINCARE RITUALPre exercise I use a few drops of Jurlique Firming Face Oil and if training outdoors a natural sun cream. In my younger years, I didn’t use anything during exercise and know that this damaged my skin, however, these days I know I put my skin in a better position to handle the dehydrating effects of exercise and protect my skin from the sun.Post exercise the focus is on plenty of water and my most cherished skincare ritual of the day for both face and body. In recent years having partnered and worked with Jurlique I include their heavenly skincare products into my regime. Jurlique’s range of natural botanical ingredients complement my life and my skin beautifully, giving me the glow I want to see and the softness I want to feel on my skin.Pre shower cleanse to my face with Jurlique Nourishing Cleansing Oil followed by a shower with Jurlique Refreshing Citrus Shower Gel and body moisturiser of these delicious citrus fragrances too. They’re new to my ritual having only been launched by Jurlique recently and I couldn’t live without them. Citrus is one of my favourite fragrances to refresh the senses and my skin and naturally complement other nourishing citrus ingredients in my life particularly in the morning – lemon, grapefruit and orange.“AS A NUTRITIONIST, I WANT MY SKIN CARE TO BE AS NATURAL AND GOOD FOR ME AS THE FOOD I EAT. THAT’S WHY I LOVE JURLIQUE’S NEW SHOWER GELS AND BODY LOTIONS.”
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5 MINUTES WITH BELYNDA HENRY
Belynda Henry is the acclaimed Australian artist who created The Jurlique Farm, the stunning painting that appears on our 2017 Rosewater Balancing Mist Intense Deluxe Edition. We chatted to Belynda to find out more about what inspires her work and why she chose to collaborate with us.How important is nature in your life?I live on 40 acres on the NSW Central Coast, at the end of a secluded valley surrounded by thousands of acres of national park. There’s lots of wildlife here, and it’s where my two daughters have grown up. I’ve loved teaching them about nature and we’re lucky that there’s a lot of nature around us. And my everyday fascination with the Australian landscape inspires what I paint.How do you incorporate nature in your art?Living at the end of a long valley, which I drive through daily, I am constantly and automatically gathering views, moments and images I see. Then, back in my bushland studio, I reassemble the memories much like a jigsaw into a simplified and emotional interpretation of the beauty that surrounds me. I look for shapes, forms and colour, and my interpretations depend on how I feel when I look at things.What made you want to work with Jurlique?Jurlique loves and respects nature, so I think that was our common thread. I can relate to this, as I too take something simple yet wonderful from nature and transform it into something people love. Jurlique’s link with nature is really important to me, how they don’t take it for granted; they incorporate the principles of sustainable farming and only grow what they need. It represents both a simplicity and a power.When did you first start using Jurlique products?I went to Sydney College of the Arts and had to travel through the city to get to there. That’s when I first saw the Jurlique store. I had a part-time job, and I would go and spend all my money in there; it was one of the first brands I really loved. I loved the scents and the natural products.How did you create The Jurlique Farm?My painting is a summary of everything I saw when I went to the farm. On my last day there, we sat on the side of a hill that looks across the valley, and that’s where I did my sketching. The wide open space, the native Australian colours of the gum trees, and of course the Roses were my inspiration.The colours at the farm were so beautiful and had such a beautiful fragrance. The painting I created was my interpretation of the farm, based on the colours and how it made me feel.And it was wonderful learning how Jurlique products are made – seeing the different elements of the farm, talking to the growers, finding out about the unique extraction process. It’s amazing how Jurlique has the vision to take nature, which is something so many people take for granted, and turn it into something so beautiful. Being there made it all make a lot more sense.Is there any Jurlique product you can’t live without?I love Rosewater Balancing Mist. It’s so beautiful. I keep it on my coffee table or sometimes it moves to the kitchen bench; it’s always somewhere where we can walk past and have a quick mist. It makes you feel special; it hydrates, but the smell is so beautiful and natural, and reminds me of the Roses I saw growing on the Jurlique Farm. It’s energising and makes you feel like you’re ready to go again.Rosewater Balancing Mist Intense Deluxe Edition is available in store and online at jurlique.com.au only while stocks last.
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NUTRI-DEFINE: AN INDULGENT RITUAL FOR AGELESS BEAUTY
Find out what it’s like to indulge in the purity and potency of Nutri-Define, nature’s ultimate replenishing skin care ritual.Your ritual begins when you apply a pearl-sized drop of Nutri-Define Refining Foaming Cleanser to your palm. Combine it with a little water to transform it into a luxuriously soft foam. The sumptuous lather gently polishes your skin to reveal a soft, luminous complexion, leaving it feeling divinely refreshed and revitalised.The next step is our luscious Nutri-Define Essential Conditioning Lotion. This nutrient-rich milk immediately hydrates and comforts, and perfectly conditions your skin for deeper treatment. The creamy and silky lotion leaves your skin feeling smooth and supple, and looking luminous.Your skin is now prepared for the essential step in every skin care ritual, Activating Water Essence. It captures the vital living energy of plants to continuously hydrate^, soften and revitalise your skin, and enhance the performance of your serum and moisturiser.Your skin is now ready to absorb one of the most powerful elements of the ritual, Nutri-Define Superior Retexturising Facial Serum. With its blend of Biosome5 and concentrated plant actives, this luxurious skin-firming essence deeply replenishes to leave skin visibly radiant and rejuvenated.Next, it’s time to moisturise. For day, you’ve got a choice between two luxurious textures with the same anti-ageing benefits: our rich Nutri-Define Multi-Correcting Day Cream or our NEW lightweight Nutri-Define Restorative Hydrating Emulsion.Learn more about the difference between these two moisturisers.Finally, our ultra-rich Nutri-Define Eye Contour Balm deeply moisturises your delicate eye area, while visibly reducing the appearance of lines, wrinkles and slackened skin. Your eye contour will appear smoother, firmer and more youthful.And at night, Nutri-Define Rejuvenating Overnight Cream gives your skin the essential care it needs. It restores your skin’s optimal hydration levels for skin that looks noticeably firmer, and beautifully smooth.This ultimate natural anti-ageing ritual will leave you with skin that looks and feels more youthful, and visibly glows.^Based on a clinical survey of 52 women aged 25 to 50 who used Activating Water Essence daily for 14 days.
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NUTRI-DEFINE: THE STORY BEHIND AN ANTI-AGEING BREAKTHROUGH
In 2010, we began a quest to create the most powerful anti-ageing skin care possible. Today, the groundbreaking Biosome5 technology that drives Nutri-Define brings together luxury, nature and science to redefine anti-ageing skin care. Here’s the story behind how we developed this natural breakthrough.We set ourselves a clear goal: to develop a range that targeted the multiple signs of ageing – including deep lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness and elasticity and extreme dehydration – without compromising on luxury or our commitment to nature. And our first step was to find the perfect anti-ageing ingredients.Finding the perfect anti-ageing ingredientsWe searched the world to find the most powerful natural ingredients with proven anti-ageing qualities. Drawing on our decades of experience in biodynamic† farming and natural skin care, we selected five key ingredients:Horseradish: Helps improve skin firmness and elasticity.Rosemary: Enlivens the skin to help it look and feel rejuvenated.Peppermint: Revitalises dull skin while improving uneven skin texture.Mulberry root: High in antioxidants and phenolic compounds, it helps protect skin, brighten skin tone, and reduce the appearance of skin discolouration.Glycogen: Derived from pearlescent sea shells, it helps reinforce the skin’s natural defences and provides skin-firming benefits.Once we’d found the perfect natural anti-ageing ingredients, our next challenge was to find a way to deliver this luscious blend into the skin naturally.The solution: Jurlique’s first natural liposomeFollowing months of testing, our scientists developed a new, naturally derived liposome – a hollow, microscopic, fat-based vessel capable of safely delivering ingredients into the skin – with plant-based Lecithin.Together, our five anti-ageing botanicals and natural liposome became Biosome5 – an all-new technology with the power to safely deliver potent actives to where they’re most needed, so they can effectively address all the advanced signs of ageing.
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FACE FACTS: YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO ANTI-AGEING SKIN CARE
What is ageing skin?Ageing skin occurs when skin changes in appearance and texture over time, from natural or environmental aggressors. It might seem obvious, but it’s important to understand the truth behind ageing skin, so you can treat it effectively, and – most importantly – minimise it where you can.There are a few myths and misconceptions regarding age-related skin concerns. The main one is that ‘ageing’ relates to ‘middle or old age’, which isn’t necessarily so. Skin ageing is a natural process, and begins as early as your 20s, as this is when your body slows its collagen and elastin production.Collagen, your skin’s natural fillerCollagen is the naturally occurring protein responsible for your skin’s plumpness and shape, firmness and strength. It originates from the Greek words for ‘glue’ and ‘producing’, which makes sense as collagen binds connective tissues such as skin, cartilage and tendons.As production of collagen begins to decline with age, skin starts to sag and wounds take longer to heal. Collagen also doesn’t just degenerate organically – it can also be damaged prematurely. Top causes include dehydration, smoking, ultraviolet (UV) light, diet and stress (more on these later).Want supple skin? Look to elastinLike collagen, elastin is another naturally occurring protein in your body, and again, the clue is in the name. Elastin is responsible for your skin’s elasticity – pinch yourself and watch your skin snap straight back to normal. That’s thanks to elastin.Unfortunately, repetitive facial expressions like smiling and frowning result in the gradual erosion of elastin fibres. It’s why you often see fine lines around the eyes and mouth, and across the forehead. Compromised elastin also causes sagging around the jawline and neck.Your hormones on ageingAs hormones levels change, so does the skin. Hormonal ageing in women is defined in part by declining oestrogen levels, which affects the production of collagen and elastin. During menopause, this is increasingly more pronounced. Oestrogen also impacts melanin production and distribution, and when paired with UV damage, can result in skin pigmentation or age spots on the hands, face and chest.UV light and photoageingPhotoageing refers to the long-term effects of the sun on your skin, as a result of UV light exposure. The sun is the single greatest cause of premature and accelerated skin ageing. Australians are particularly susceptible to UV damage – not only because of the ozone layer and high levels of UV radiation, but also due to our cultural tendency for leisure outdoors. Sun damage can cause coarse, uneven and dull skin, as well as pigmentation and age spots, redness and burning, and premature lines and wrinkles.Genetics also play a role in photoageing. People with fair skin are far more likely to suffer visible signs of sun damage than those with darker skin. That said, we all need to take precautions when in the sun, as it’s easier to avoid than undo any potential harm. A broad spectrum sunscreen like our Sun Specialist SPF40 High Protection Cream provides high-level protection against UVA and UVB rays, and also helps skin stay hydrated.AA17_Blog_AA_BlogBanner-v.1Apart from natural ageing and photoageing, what are the other causes of ageing skin?EnvironmentAir-conditioning, extreme weather conditions and pollutants can all accelerate skin ageing over time. Wearing gloves when you do housework, gardening or home repairs helps preserve the skin on your hands, which is one of the very first places to show signs of ageing.SleepYour body restores itself during this time, so it’s important to get your beauty sleep. A well-rested face is sure to appear more rosy, fresh and plump. Conversely, fatigued skin looks dull and uneven in tone.DietPoor nutrition will eventually show up on your skin. To optimise your diet for younger-looking skin, eat less salt, sugar and processed foods, and increase your intake of whole foods and fresh fruit and vegetables high in vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants.DehydrationYour skin will thank you for increasing your daily water intake (as well as foods high in water). But it’s also important to cut back on dehydrating substances like caffeine, alcohol, salty foods and sugary drinks.SmokingApart from its other significant health dangers, smoking can speed up premature ageing, as well as impair the skin’s ability to heal itself. People who smoke long-term are also more likely to develop thick, leathery skin and a sallow complexion.ExerciseRegular exercise stimulates circulation and helps your skin appear more vibrant, even as it ages naturally. Of course, the flow-on effects of exercise – such as better sleep and a healthier approach to life – are also likely to improve your wellbeing, which can only benefit your skin.HealthExtreme or extended periods of stress, emotional turbulence, illness and other adverse circumstances can influence your health, and therefore your skin. During these periods you’re also more likely to neglect skin care rituals, experience sleep issues and make poor food choices.GenesAs we’ve noted, those with fairer skin are more susceptible to sun damage, but other genetic factors can also influence your skin’s appearance. Some people inherit beneficial genes, but even in those cases, taking care of your skin pays big dividends (and balances out the luck factor).NeglectForgetting to apply sunscreen, using poor skin care products or not adhering to an anti-ageing skin care ritual hinders your skin in both the short and longer term.AA17_Blog_AA_BlogBanner-v.2The tell-tale signs of ageing skinFirst signs of ageingAs we’ve seen, ageing skin affects a range of age groups. There are early signs and symptoms of skin ageing that can begin as early as your mid-20s, especially when external influences come into play. These include:Early sun damage, such as frecklesDry skinDull or fatigued skinLoss of colour or glowOur Herbal Recovery Signature Serum contains a concentrated blend of natural ingredients that help improve skin dullness, restore radiance, and minimise the appearance of fine lines. It helps smooth, revitalise and protect for skin that visibly glows.Visible signs of ageingThe first visible signs of ageing are often seen in women in their 30s. This is commonly the first time many women express their age-related skin concerns, and begin to search for simple and effective, natural solutions for:Fine linesLoss of firmnessIrregular or rough textureUneven skin tone or complexionWe created our Purely Age-Defying Firming and Tightening Serum specifically to address these visible signs of ageing. Its concentrated plant extracts target the appearance of wrinkles, loss of firmness and uneven skin tone to leave your skin looking rejuvenated.Advanced signs of ageingIn later years, as cells turn over less frequently, essential collagen and elastin production slows. As menopause approaches, we see more pronounced signs and symptoms of ageing. These include:Deep-set wrinkles and linesSlack, loose or sagging skin and loss of liftLoss of fat beneath the skin, occasionally leading to a gaunt appearanceAge spots (also known as sun spots), discolouration and pigmentationTransparent, fragile skin due to thinning of the topmost skin layer, the epidermis‘Leathery’ appearanceSpider veinsThe botanical oils in our Nutri-Define Superior Retexturising Facial Serum work to address the advanced signs of ageing and improve luminosity and hydration, for younger-looking skin that looks plump, luminous and regenerated.Your anti-ageing skin action plan–prevent and restoreAs we’ve seen throughout this anti-ageing skin guide, caring for your skin should start as early as possible. Your best chance of keeping your skin looking youthful and healthy for longer is to promote your overall wellbeing, through good lifestyle choices and a great skin care ritual. These combined are your key to preventing premature ageing, so you can experience your best skin at any age. Natural ageing is, of course, inevitable and unavoidable, but you can minimise its effects. Choose pure and powerful anti-ageing skin care that restores balance, smoothness and hydration. And whatever stage of life you’re living, don’t forget to celebrate it in full by looking and feeling your best every single day.
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THE JURLIQUE SKIN CARE CHALLENGE
blog-wellbeing-button-downl-challengeOver the course of 14 days we encourage you to add and build new and healthy skin care habits to help your skin be in the best shape possible.Start small and continue to add one tip per day for the next 14 days until your new skin care habits are rituals that you look forward to indulging in every day. They don’t take long and you will look and feel great.Before you start your Skin Care Challenge visit a local Jurlique store or counter and ask your Beauty Expert to recommend the products your will need to complete the challenge. We have samples that you can take home for almost every step to get you started.Download the Jurlique Skin Care Challenge
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HOW STRESS AFFECTS YOUR SKIN (AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT!)
Nurturing happy, healthy skin begins with using the best products to cleanse, moisturise and rejuvenate – but it doesn’t stop there. The truth is, caring for your skin can be a battle, and stress can be a major factor.None of us are immune to stress. It can sneak up quietly. Other times it charges at us head-on. But how does stress affect your skin?In times of duress, our bodies produce a steroid hormone called cortisol which, aside from the sparking the ‘fight or flight’ mechanism, increases your skin’s natural oil production cycle. This can allow bacteria to breed, resulting in breakouts.When you’re under attack from stress, you need a strategy to help relieve it – the first step is to consult your healthcare practitioner.Next, here’s what else you can do.Listen to your bodyStress triggers can be difficult to pin down, especially when you’re busy. If you’re feeling tired, having trouble sleeping, experiencing changes in appetite or finding it hard to focus, ensure you take time out to do the things that make you happy and promote relaxation. This might involve getting back to that book you never finished, catching up with friends or settling in for a well-timed Saturday nap.Maintain your skin care ritualWork stress often scrambles our priorities, so keeping up routines like your skin care ritual can help you feel more balanced. Proper cleansing is also a lovely way to slow down and spend some quality time pampering yourself after a long, hard day. Treat your daily cleansing ritual as an opportunity to indulge in some much deserved you-time, using a cleanser with natural ingredients that’s suited to your skin type and won’t cause irritation.Experience our Rosewater Balancing Mist for a mindful moment during the day. It also contains natural antioxidants ingredients which help keep your skin fresh, hydrated and revitalised.Relax, reflect, rejuvenateWhile an effective skin care ritual is key to keeping skin clear and healthy, addressing the causes of stress is even more important. Always consult your healthcare professional as a starting point.Identifying situations that make you feel anxious or overwhelmed, recognising but not engaging with present emotions, and gradually changing your response to them can help you better manage stress over time, in positive ways.Recognising the physical and emotional experience of stress when it arises, accepting its presence, and practicing deep, abdominal breathing also helps neutralise anxiety.Talking through issues with an attentive friend or trained professional can help liberate stress and make sense of the big picture. Otherwise, meditation and massage are also great ways to slow down and reconnect with what’s truly important – you and your wellbeing.Stress is a part of modern life, but it doesn’t need to rule yours. What are your tips and tricks for handling stress? We’d love to hear them.* The content displayed on this webpage is intended for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as medical advice. Please discuss mental health issues with your healthcare professional.Download the Jurlique Skin Care Challenge for two weeks of skin care tips and tricks.Shop the storyHerbal Recovery Antioxidant Cleansing Mousse 150mL | $45Blog-Wellbeing-BlogBanner-HR-Antioxidant-MousseRosewater Balancing Mist 50mL | $35Blog-Wellbeing-BlogBanner-RWBMDiscover more Jurlique skin care tips by subscribing to our newsletter.
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