Wellbeing Journal
DISCOVER A DEEPER LEVEL OF SKIN HYDRATION
Activate your skin’s ability to retain moisture.Keeping your skin well-hydrated allows it to function normally, stay healthy, and retain its smooth and soft appearance. But there are many factors that can cause skin to become dehydrated – from the natural ageing process, to exposure to elements such as air conditioning, weather and pollution.Our new and highly concentrated Activating Water Essence, rich in Marshmallow Root Extract, delivers lasting hydration while protecting your skin from moisture loss. It leaves skin feeling soft and healthy, and ready to absorb the full benefits of the rest of your skin care ritual.AWE16_Blog_Hydration_BlogBanner1What’s truly innovative about this product?It captures the vital living energy of plants, activating skin in 3 ways:HydratesDelivers continuous hydration* and lasting moistureConditionsSmooths skin to provide a soft, supple complexion.RevitalisesRevitalises and re-energises for healthy-looking skin.This is why our Activating Water Essence is the essential step in every skin care ritual.88% of women said their skin felt continuously hydrated*Try our NEW Activating Water EssenceAWE16_Blog_Marshmallow_BlogBanner1*Based on a clinical survey of 52 women aged 25 to 50 who used Activating Water Essence twice daily for 14 days. +Certified biodynamic by the National Association for Sustainable Agriculture, Australia. Jurlique’s products and farm are not certified by or affiliated with Demeter® USA or Demeter International.
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NATURE’S HEALER: MARSHMALLOW ROOT
Most of us know Marshmallow as the pink or white confectionery. But the use of Marshmallow Root dates back to ancient times – and our ancestors knew there was much more to this plant than fluffy candy.Marshmallow Root’s botanical name, Althaea officinalis, reveals why it has been so revered throughout history. Althaea means “to heal” and the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates used Marshmallow as a wound treatment.Today, Marshmallow continues to be used to soothe and hydrate dry skin. The Marshmallow plant has short, rounded leaves and small, pale flowers. But it’s what’s in the root that makes this unique plant so effective. Marshmallow Root contains a high percentage of thick, syrup-like liquid called mucilage, which has intensive hydrating, softening and balancing properties.The Marshmallow Root’s ability to attract and retain water allows it to provide lasting hydration to the skin. It forms a protective barrier that helps rebalance dry skin and prevent moisture loss to leave skin feeling soft and smooth.This is why our founders, Ulrike and Jurgen Klein, made Marshmallow one of our founding crops at the Jurlique Farm more than 30 years ago. Today, we use Marshmallow Root Extract in over 70 Jurlique products, including our NEW Activating Water Essence.Activating Water EssenceWhat other ingredients are in our NEW Activating Water Essence?Calendula – Soothes, protects and moisturisesNeem – Conditions and soothesLavender – Hydrates and calmsRosemary – Invigorates and restoresHorsetail – Hydrates and balancesWitch Hazel – Clarifies and firmsNettle – Rebalances and refreshesPeach Leaf – Revitalises, regenerates and protectsIngredients
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THE ESSENTIAL STEP TO ACTIVATING SKIN HYDRATION IN YOUR RITUAL
Activating Water Essence is the essential step in every skin care ritual, and for every skin type.How to apply:1. Apply Activating Water Essence after your Toning Mist and before your serum. Your Toning Mist remains part of your cleansing ritual as it delivers instant and immediate surface hydration, and helps prepare your skin for Activating Water Essence.2. Pour a few drops of Activating Water Essence into the palm of your hand.3. Warm and gently press the essence over your face, neck and décolletage.4. Use morning and night as part of your Jurlique skin care ritual.Skin Care RitualWhere does Activating Water Essence fit into my ritual?Use your Activating Water Essence after your toning mist and before your serum. A mist prepares the skin whereas the essence activates deeper into the skin to provide the optimum environment to enhance the benefits of your serum.Try our NEW Activating Water EssenceActivating Water Essence
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FACE FACTS: YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO DRY SKIN
You know how you feel when your skin is healthy – beautiful, confident and happy. But what about when your skin is showing signs of distress?In this new series, ‘Face Facts’, we’ll cover your top skin concerns – like dry skin – by examining what they are, symptoms, causes and how to address them. Here, you’ll find the knowledge and tools you need to understand the forces impacting your skin, with a focus on reconnecting your body with your actions to address skin concerns in a holistic way.By nurturing your skin, you value and nurture yourself. Read on to learn how you can help your dry skin heal, to do just that.YOUR SKINYour skin protects your body from the world around you. It shields you from the elements, helps control body temperature and is responsible for your sense of touch.Skin is composed of two layers, the epidermis and dermis, and both have several layers of their own. The epidermis is your skin’s outermost layer and produces keratin, a protein that gives skin its protective nature (it also prevents moisture loss). The dermis is your skin’s underlying layer and produces collagen and elastin, proteins that give skin its strength and flexibility. The dermis is also where you’ll find the body’s oil and sweat glands, as well as hair follicles.Your skin is your body’s largest organ, so caring for your skin and paying attention to what it’s trying to tell you are essential for both your skin and your body’s health and wellbeing.WHAT IS DRY SKIN?Dry skin is moisture loss from your skin’s outermost layer, the epidermis.Epidermal skin cells have a 1-month cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth. The topmost layers of epidermal cells, the stratum corneum and stratum lucidum, are the skin’s barrier zone, containing dead cells that hold water and waxy fat until they are shed. When functioning properly, these cell layers form snug grids, creating a waterproof matrix that safeguards healthy underlying skin.When your skin is dry, however, these cells lose moisture and shape, so their ability to protect underlying skin is compromised, with water escaping through the surface. The result? Visibly dry, scaly or flaking skin that feels rough to the touch. On the face, this is most common along its periphery, like your cheeks, jawline and chin (the ‘U-zone’).Prolonged dehydration increases your likelihood of sensitivity and premature ageing, so recognising dry skin as your skin in distress is the first step on the path to better looking skin.HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE DRY SKIN?Signs of dry skin can include:Scaliness or flakingRoughnessTightness, especially after cleansingAgeing, especially fine lines around the eyes where skin is thinnestWHAT CAUSES DRY SKIN? AND WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT?ENVIRONMENTDry air can cause dry skin. Seasonal extremes like cold winters and hot summers alter humidity levels, lessening the amount of moisture in the air and on your skin – icy winds and burning sun can make things worse. Even climate control like heating and air conditioning can dehydrate skin.To avoid this, cover extremities with extra layers like scarves and gloves that create a barrier against the winter chill; in summer, make sure to wear a hat and sunscreen. Indoors, a humidifier can counteract the effects of internal heating and cooling systems dehydrating your skin.Wild RosesHowever, if your skin is already dry, you will need to add moisture back in. A rich cream with Rose extract will replenish susceptible areas like your face and hands, and contains powerful antioxidants to improve skin health and vibrancy. Drinking more than 2 litres of water daily will also keep your body hydrated during times when skin is more prone to dryness.AGEINGAgeing can cause dry skin as your body’s hormone levels alter. Over time, estrogen production wanes, reducing the amount of collagen and elastin in skin – the proteins that give your skin its structure and elasticity. Skin oil (sebum) production also diminishes. The body’s thyroid function and metabolism slow, and cell turnover occurs less frequently, leaving dead skin cells to build up for longer on the surface. When menopause occurs, these dry skin contributors reach peak intensity, resulting in dry, itchy, and sometimes, cracked skin requiring regular attention and care.Anti-ageing CreamIn addition, sun damage caused by UV rays can cause dry skin, with photo-ageing giving skin a thick, leathery appearance.To combat age-related dry skin concerns, you need to prioritise pure, potent products that restore skin suppleness, plumpness and smoothness.At Jurlique, we’ve developed targeted pure and potent formulas to combine dry and age-related skin concerns. For visible signs of ageing, our Purely Age Defying Firming Face Oil smooths and evens the appearance of lines, tone, texture and wrinkles, and is best used overnight when skin restoration occurs. This moisturising oil contains ingredients like Safflower Oil to help re-forge the skin’s barrier function, as well as Avocado oil to moisturise more deeply.For mature skin with advanced signs of ageing, from deep lines and wrinkles to sagging and uneven texture, is the answer. This powerful anti-ageing serum helps skin feel retexturised and rejuvenated skin, with ingredients like Meadowfoam to deeply moisturise and soothe dry, itchy areas on the face, as well as Oat extract to form a protective film to protect against future dryness.DIETDrinking caffeine and alcohol dehydrates the body, with your skin directly seeing the effects. Recognising the impact of your lifestyle on your skin is pivotal to swapping these behaviours for new ones that will help your skin back to health.Healthy SaladLimiting caffeine and alcohol intake goes a long way to reversing the effects of skin dryness. If you’re really going to miss your morning coffee or tea, there are always other options, such as matcha, a type of green tea that gives you all the benefits of caffeine, but without the jitteriness or afternoon crashes.TOPICAL ACNE PREPARATIONSSome acne preparations can cause dry skin as a treatment side effect. Alcohol-based products, often recommended for their anti-bacterial properties, can lead to skin dryness and peeling, even irritation.Switch to a blemish cream with less drying ingredients, and products containing Calendula extract to help soothe redness and rebalance sensitivity.SKIN TYPESome skin types are simply dryer than others thanks to our genetics. If this is you, then preventative action, as well as looking out for dry skin symptoms (like tightness after cleansing and scaliness or flaking), will help you manage dry skin.If you’ve only just begun to experience dry skin, our Hydration Starter Set has everything you need to replenish and protect: Rose Moisture Plus Moisturising Cleanser, Moisture Replenishing Day Cream, Skin Balancing Face Oil and Rosewater Balancing Mist. This set targets dehydration and prevents moisture loss and environmental aggressors, using Rose extract to achieve your skin’s perfect balance of water and oil for optimum hydration.Your skin is a barometer for what’s going on in your body, and your life. Treat it well, and you’ll enjoy a long, happy relationship together.SHOP THE STORYMoisture Replenishing Day CreamMoisture Replenishing Day CreamRose Hand CreamRose Hand CreamPurely Age Defying Firming Face OilPurely Age Defying Firming Face OilBlemish CreamBlemish Cream 15mlHydration Starter SetHydration Starter Set
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PRONE TO BLEMISHES?
Our top 7 skin care tips to help treat problem skinEveryone has experienced blemishes at least once in their lives. While some skin types are more prone to blemishes than others, we can all benefit from using the right products, and living in ways that support and nurture healthy skin.Read on for our top 7 skin care tips, so you can face the day with beauty and confidence.1. CLEANSERSDirt and oil are often behind blemishes. Cleansing correctly is the first step to treating problem skin. “If you don’t cleanse properly and regularly skin will start to look dull with an uneven texture and surface imperfections, blackheads will be more common and skin will lose its healthy glow,” says Jurlique Ultimate Beauty Expert Rebecca Nicholls.Cleansers for Skin BlemishesUse a cleanser that’s suited to your skin type, with ingredients like Calendula to help soothe inflamed skin. Gently apply with small circular motions, starting at your forehead before moving down your T-zone (your forehead, nose and chin). Wash with warm water and rinse with cool water, and don’t forget to cleanse morning and night, especially if you wear makeup.2. EXFOLIATORSExfoliators go one step further to clarifying your skin. Shedding dead skin cells helps unclog pores so younger, more radiant cells can shine through. However, if you have sensitive skin, it’s vital to choose a gentle exfoliator without abrasive scrubs or microbeads.Try a non-granular exfoliating gel to lift away dead cells without irritating your skin. Gently press the exfoliator to your face, without rubbing, then rinse with cool water. If your skin feels dry, moisturise with hydrating Rose extract.3. AVOID SUGARWhile it’s nice to treat yourself to the occasional sweet, sugar, carbohydrates and other high glycemic index (GI) foods it can harm your skin. High GI foods promote insulin spikes that increase oil production, which can block pores and feed bacteria, promoting breakouts.Fruit Cake with Pomegranate & OrangeIf you do find yourself craving sugar when emotional or stressed, try substituting chocolate for a walk to the local park. By distracting yourself when cravings arise, you can build new habits that focus on health and well being – as well as a chance to reconnect with nature.4. EXERCISEApart from relieving stress and cortisol levels, exercise assists blood flow to your skin. Boosting circulation helps carry oxygen and nutrients to cells, as well as move waste like free radicals away for disposal. Sweat can also help clear out pores – just make sure to follow any exercise with cleansing.Working out doesn’t have to include treadmills or weights, either. Simply taking time out for a walk each morning or evening will not only help your daily step count, but also offer you the time and space to disconnect from the pressures of life, and practice being more mindful.5. GET YOUR BEAUTY SLEEPYour body needs at least eight hours’ sleep each night to repair and rejuvenate. Lack of sleep can increase the amount of the stress hormone, cortisol, in the blood, which can promote blemishes through excess oil production.If you have trouble falling asleep, reset your sleep hygiene with a bedtime ritual. Avoid artificial-light screens like your mobile phone, as well as alcohol – try swapping for a chamomile tea instead. Then indulge in a warm bath with essential oils like Lavender to calm the senses and prime your body for rest.6. RELAXIf blemishes appear when you’re busy or stressed, taking steps to manage this will give your skin a much-needed chance to rejuvenate. Start the day with calming music and deep breathing, and avoid coffee – caffeine can worsen any anxiety, so try green tea instead. You can even meditate on your daily commute with a range of smartphone apps.For an indulgent moment of calm during the day, a spritz of our Rosewater Balancing Mist is a lovely way to refresh both skin and mind. 7. BLEMISH CREAMSFinally, a blemish cream with tinted concealer will help restore your skin –and confidence. Simply wash your hands, apply with your fingertip (or a concealer brush) and blend.
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THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF CARROTS
Carrots have one of the highest contents of vitamin A of all vegetables, which is great for your skin.Jacqueline Alwill’s Nourish Bowl includes carrots, which are beneficial for your body’s overall health especially your skin, eyes, digestive system and teeth. Rich in pro vitamin A, this extract helps to moisturise and protect the skin, revitalises and softens, and helps maintain skin moisture levels.Some of the Jurlique products that include carrot root extract are Purely-Age Defying Nourishing Cleansing Oil, Blemish Cream, Moisture Replenishing Mask and Lavender Hand Cream.SHOP THE STORYBlemishCream LvHC MoistureRepln PADOil
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EXPERT EYE CARE TIPS
The skin around your eyes is one of the most delicate areas of your body – and it shows the signs of age, stress and lack of sleep more easily than the rest of your face. Here are few tips from our experts to help keep your eyes looking and feeling fabulous.Avoid salty foods and alcohol. Both cause your skin to retain fluids, leading to puffiness.Rinse your face with cold water. This also helps reduce any puffiness around your eyes.Make sure you get enough sleep. As well as helping your skin regenerate and renew itself, this also helps prevent the appearance of dark circles under your eyes.Use a specialised eye cream morning and night. Our Purely Age Defying Firming Eye Cream is specifically designed to leave skin around eyes feeling firmer, smoother and tighter to help reduce visible lines and wrinkles.Wear sunscreen. Sun exposure is one of the key causes of skin ageing. Make sure you were a broad spectrum sunscreen that’s safe to use around your eyes, such as our Sun Specialist SPF40 High Protection Cream PA+++.Wear sunglasses. Even if you’re wearing sunscreen, bright sunlight causes you to squint, which leads to wrinkles over time.Apply your eye cream using your ring fingers. These fingers have the lightest touch. Warm a small amount of cream between the soft pads of your ring fingers and press and release it onto your skin, working from the inner corner of your eye outwards.Be gentle when removing eye makeup. Respect the delicate skin around your eyes, rubbing and pulling can cause wrinkles. Purely Age-Defying Nourishing Cleansing Oil effortlessly dissolves eye makeup, massage gently around the eye area, wet fingertips to emulsify and rinse thoroughly with warm water.Shop the Story: Purely Age-Defying Range
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REAL MEN DON’T PUT UP WITH RAZOR BURN
For men with sensitive skin, the daily shave can be a real pain. But it doesn’t have to be that way.If you’re a man who shaves regularly, chances are you won’t need us to tell you how painful it can be. Shaving rash, ingrown hairs, razor bumps and increased sensitivity are just a few of the traumas shaving can inflict on your skin.But by integrating a little manly skin care into your shaving routine, you can reduce – and possibly even avoid – all of the above.Step 1: Exfoliate first“Using a granular exfoliator such as our Purely Age-Defying Refining Treatment before you shave helps lift any hairs that haven’t quite broken the skin yet,” said Rebecca Nicholls, Global Education Director at Jurlique.“This promotes a smoother shave, reduces razor burn, and helps prevent ingrown hairs from developing afterwards.”Step 2: Use plenty of shaving foamShaving foam helps reduce the friction your razor places on your skin. And you don’t have to stick to traditional shaving creams.“You can use something like our Balancing Foaming Cleanser instead,” said Rebecca. “As well as reducing irritation, its gentle yet effective natural ingredients will clean and moisturise your skin while you shave.”Step 3: Soothe your skinNow that you’ve finished shaving, it’s important to cool, hydrate and calm your skin.“Our Calendula Redness Rescue Soothing Moisturising Cream is perfect for this,” said Rebecca. “Its unique Comfort Complex is specifically designed to soothe skin and reduce redness.”“It’s also rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants to protect and hydrate your skin, and help it recover from shaving.”Shop the Storyb01-100200-front-087-balancing-foaming-cleanser.1415240435Balancing Foaming Cleanser – $45.00crrc-108900-front-153-calendula-redness-rescue-soothing-moisturising-cream.1415239180Calendula Redness Rescue Soothing Moisturising Cream – Prices from $50.00p09-105700-front-127-purely-age-defying-refining-treatment.1415239574Purely Age-Defying Refining Treatment – $42.00
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WHY AFTER-SUN CARE IS SO IMPORTANT
We all know how important it is to protect our skin from the sun. But what about the role of after-sun care? It gets far less attention – but it’s essential to healthy skin.There’s no doubt spending time in the sun can be great for your wellbeing. But if that little bit of sun becomes too much, a whole slew of skin problems can result – from wrinkles and premature skin ageing, to hyperpigmentation.And while using a broad-spectrum sunscreen is vital, we shouldn’t rely on sunscreen alone to give our skin all the protection and care it needs from the sun, said Jurlique’s Ultimate Beauty Expert, Rebecca Nicholls.“Sunscreen works by filtering UV radiation with a barrier that absorbs and/or reflects the UV rays away from the skin,” she explained. “The higher the SPF and PA ratings, the smaller the amount of UV radiation getting through.“But no sunscreen can provide 100% protection from UV radiation. And what does get through accumulates, and may lead to sunburn if you stay out in the direct sun for too long.”What’s more, you don’t necessarily have to be sunburnt to suffer long-term damage. “Tanning is your skin cells in trauma. Even a light tan is a sign you’ve been exposed to too much sun.”This is why Jurlique decided to include an after-sun product in its new Sun Specialist skin care range, Rebecca explained.“Post-sun treatment is essential in helping to prevent today’s sun exposure from becoming tomorrow’s visible damage,” she said. “Our After Sun Replenishing Moisturising Lotion is designed to help comfort the skin and replenish moisture loss due to excess sun exposure.”HOW TO GIVE YOUR SKIN THE AFTER-SUN CARE IT NEEDSTake a cool shower or bath. This will help soothe your skin and prepare it for Step 2.Apply a nourishing and comforting after-sun lotion. “After Sun Replenishing Moisturising Lotion to help keep your skin moist and supple, ” Rebecca said. “Its natural ingredients will alsohelp protect your skin, and soothe the effects of overexposure to the sun.”Give your skin time to recover. Avoid using harsh or irritating cleansers or treatments for at least the next few days. And if you can, delay waxing or shaving until your skin has healed.Protect your skin from further sun exposure. It’s never a good idea to expose already damaged skin to more sun. Try using a broad-spectrum sunscreen that also deeply moisturises your skin, such as our Sun Specialist SPF40 High Protection Cream PA+++.Shop the Story: Sun Specialist Range
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