Wellbeing Journal
SKIN FIT: FINDING YOUR GLOW WITH LEAH SIMMONS
As part of our Jurlique Wellbeing Challenge, pilates teacher and general fitness guru Leah Simmons has created an exclusive fitness plan for you to take on over the next four weeks. As part of this challenge, she guest blogs about her own personal fitness journey, relationship with food and some great tips along the way.*We all know that exercise does wonders for our body. The benefits of leading a healthy, active lifestyle are numerous and, although it may be harder than sin to drag yourself out of bed for that early morning workout, I’m fairly certain no one ever regrets doing it after they’re done. But the rewards of exercising transcend far beyond just dropping those kilos or cultivating your six-pack. There are additional, more subtle effects that exercising has on our bodies… perhaps you are sleeping better, maybe your hair is shinier or you are feeling less anxious?One of the more visible benefits is the effect it has on our skin. Our skin is our largest living organ, made up of billions of skin cells and blood vessels. So, like every other organ in our body, it needs nourishment and nutrients to thrive.Skin-Fit… Is There Such a Thing?Go For The GlowYou’ve just finished your workout, your heart is beating like a Metallica drum solo and you crawl to the bathroom to catch your breath. You peer into the mirror and after the initial shock of seeing that exhausted sweaty face staring back at you, you notice that your skin has taken on a kind of golden sheen. You are glowing!! And this is no accident, believe me. When you get your heart really pumping, you deliver a flood of newly oxygenated blood to the living layers of your skin and skin cells. Your circulation is firing and you start producing more natural oils thus giving you that gorgeous “glow.”blog-8-supporting-img-623x313-v1Sweat It OutHave you ever wondered where “sweat” actually comes from? Sweating is our body’s natural cooling system. When our body temperature increases, our pores secrete sweat to remove excess heat and waste from our skin through evaporation. You could almost say sweating is actually like having a mini-facial. Imagine those pesky little blackheads that you just can’t seem to get rid of… sweating can push the impurities out from your pores. It’s important to note however that you must wash your face immediately after working out to ensure that the gunk doesn’t get sucked back in!Wrinkles Be Gone!!Exercise can also help regulate skin-significant hormones and prevent free-radical damage. When we get stressed where is the first place it shows? On our faces… Dark circles, sagging skin and a pasty pallor are not a healthy person make… and this can be due to elevated levels of the stress-hormone Cortisol. Regular exercise can help maintain healthy levels of this hormone and also supports the production of collagen which can help keep your skin stay firm and supple-looking.Don’t Worry… Be Happy!!And finally… exercise just makes you FEEL GOOD!! You’ll have a spring in your step and your energy levels will sky rocket. And sooner or later you’ll be rocking around town with a giant grin on your face. Laughter is the fastest and easiest way to elevate your mood and help you look and feel amazing. When you smile with your whole face it’s like an instant facelift! So turn that frown upside down and laugh your way through your next gym session!!A Few Things to NoteAlways remember to protect your skin from the sun and wear a broad spectrum sunscreen whether you are working out indoors or out. I’m currently obsessed with Jurlique’s SPF40 Sun Specialist Cream – it smells amazing!Try to avoid wearing makeup while working out. You want to try and get rid of dirt on your face, not add to it!Bring your favourite cleanser in your gym bag and make sure that you wash your face immediately after your workout. I love Jurlique’s Herbal Recovery Antioxidant Mousse which has a light, foamy texture and is great for combination skin.Wash your hands thoroughly after working out before you touch your face. You don’t even want to know what bacteria lurks on communal gym equipment… yuck.Be aware of too-tight clothes and skin chafing – it you are going to be sweating a lot make sure you are in some comfortable gear.If you are swimming in a chlorinated pool then make sure you rinse off in some fresh water immediately after you get out – the chemicals used in pools can be quite irritating and drying for some skin types. And don’t forget to lock-in moisture for face, body and hands. I love Herbal Recovery Antioxidant Face Oil and the always classic Rose Hand Cream by Jurlique.Check out the Jurlique Fitness Challenge for fitness tips, how-to’s and a four week calendar to get you started.Download the Jurlique X Leah Simmons Fitness Challenge hereblog-wellbeing-button-downl-challenge*The views contained in this Blog are those of the author and do not represent the views or opinions of Jurlique. You should seek medical advice before commencing any exercise regime.
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LEAH SIMMONS TOP 10 TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKOUT
As part of our Jurlique Wellbeing Challenge, pilates teacher and general fitness guru Leah Simmons has created an exclusive fitness plan for you to take on over the next four weeks. As part of this challenge, she guest blogs about her own personal fitness journey, relationship with food and some great tips along the way.*My workout hour is my place of solitude. It’s kid-free, work-free and phone-free. I’m un-contactable for those precious 60 minutes and fully able to immerse myself into what I am doing at that very moment. It’s my heaven. But what makes it so good? And why do I crave it every day? Because the prep I do beforehand ensures I have the best workout experience I can… and I’m about to share it with you.DO A BRAIN DUMP.Ok. What the heck is a brain dump? It’s probably one of the most important gifts you can give yourself prior to working out. You know all those little thoughts that are flying around in your head at the moment? Meetings, deadlines, shopping, meal prep, school pick-up, that fight you had with your friend / spouse / child? Write them down, plan them out and then forget about them for the next 60 minutes. Get your body and mind to a neutral state where you can concentrate on the task at hand (because exercise does require concentration)!WARM UPI feel this one is obvious but it’s amazing how many people don’t do a proper warm up before they launch into their workout. Hellooooooo injury! You have got to get those muscles firing before you load them up with a 50kg squat. Start with 3-4mins on the treadmill or a few rounds of some bodyweight squats that will help your heart rate elevate safely and get your muscles into workout-mode.COOL DOWNSee above. Ever just run out of the gym after the mother of all sweat sessions and made a bee-line for the couch? (Yes don’t worry I’ve got my hand up too…) The Cool Down is just as important as the Warm Up as it helps to disperse the build-up of lactic acid in your muscles. You’ve probably woken up the next morning feeling like you didn’t even go to the gym but come the day after that and even the slightest cough can send your abs into meltdown mode. This is called DOMS (Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness… yes it’s a thing) and although it can’t be removed altogether, a good stretch session after your workout will help you a lot.HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATEWater, water and more water. Can’t get enough of that good stuff. We are made up of roughly 60% to 70% of it. You should be drinking between 2 to 3L of it per day. Look at the colour of your urine. That will tell you whether you’re getting enough (Lighter and clearer is obviously better – I think you all know what I’m talking about here.) I like to kill two birds with one stone in my daily water intake and also add a few drops of Zinc and Selenium to my water bottle.blog-7-supporting-img-623x313-v1HAVE SOME PROTEIN WITHIN 30 MINS OF YOUR WORKOUTYou’ve just done a mammoth workout and pushed your muscles to their limit. But do you know how muscles actually grow and shape? Each time we work them we make tiny tears in them. So they are constantly repairing themselves with new lean muscle fibres. And where do these fibres come from? Protein of course! If you have a protein shake or eat some protein-rich foods within 30 mins of your workout you are giving your body the goodness it needs to start repairing and building your muscles. Check out my post on Fitness and Food for more information about macronutrients.MAKE SURE YOUR TECHNIQUE IS ON POINTThe owner of the gym I train at applies the same amount of concentration and discipline to a 20kg squat as he does to a 250kg one. If your technique isn’t correct then you will not only hinder your progress, you may well hurt yourself in the process. Go back to basics, ask a professional and make sure your technique is PERFECT.PLAN YOUR WORKOUTSMy weekly training schedule looks like this:2 to 3 x strength days2 x circuit days2 x mobility sessions (pilates or yoga).Sometimes I double up a strength day with a mobility day but generally I like to know what I’m doing and when I’m doing it. Planning allows you to make sure that your whole body gets a work out over a designated period of time without the stress of having to try and squash it all into one session. It also gives your body the best chance of recovery if you plan say, a yoga class the day after a strength day.BUY A NEW OUTFITAs silly as this sounds, nothing spells motivation to me more than a killer new outfit. Who doesn’t want to strut their stuff at the gym in the hottest new crop and the latest pair of kicks? New gear is a must – use it as motivation to start training and to reward yourself when you have hit some of your training goals.PUT TOGETHER A KILLER PLAYLISTLike a new outfit, the right music is also a no-brainer. Your workout will seem to go that much faster if you are enjoying the music you are listening to while doing it. Make a few playlists for different days. I have everything from upbeat dance music to R’n’B to daggy 80s. I’ve actually been known to go flying off the treadmill during a particularly enthusiastic rendition of “Eye Of The Tiger” – just make sure you watch what you’re doing…!blog-7-supporting-img-623x313-v3MIX IT UP!We don’t eat the same foods every day so why should we do the same workout every day?? There are so many different types of exercise that you can be doing from outdoor activities to dance classes to boxing and martial arts to a good old gym session. Get out there, find a few things you love and shake it up a bit! Mixing it up will also allow you to get the most out of your training as your body won’t become used to the same movements. And it’s also an amazing way to meet new people… so go on…. give it a go!!!Check out the Jurlique Fitness Challenge for fitness tips, how-to’s and a four week calendar to get you started.Download the Jurlique X Leah Simmons Fitness Challenge here*The views contained in this Blog are those of the author and do not represent the views or opinions of Jurlique. You should seek medical advice before commencing any exercise regime.
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THE BENEFITS OF AROMATHERAPY
Jurlique was founded on the deep belief in the healing power of nature, and aromatherapy has been a vital part of our holistic approach to skin care since we began.What is Aromatherapy?Aromatherapy involves the use of aromatic plant materials, particularly essential oils, to alter one’s mood and promote wellbeing.As the name suggests, its primary benefits come from inhaling the scent of these essential oils, which have a predominantly psychological effect.The history of AromatherapyWhile the word ‘aromatherapy’ was only coined in the 1930s, the use of aromatics is as old as civilization itself. Ancient Egyptians used incense for celebrations and ancient Romans for healing purposes. The 1950s onwards saw the development of holistic aromatherapy.This increasingly saw essential oils being used not just in massage, but as psycho-therapeutic substances capable of changing one’s mood.Dried rose petalsBenefits of AromatherapyAromatherapy is a holistic treatment that enhances wellbeing by treating the mind, body and spirit.It works by stimulating the body’s olfactory system or sense of smell with essential plant oils. When the olfactory receptors in the nose detect the aromas of these oils, it triggers the brain’s limbic system, which controls the emotions.The benefits of aromatherapy vary depending on the essential oils used. Some will soothe and relaxe while others will energise.Aromatherapy MistsDesigned for all-over use, our Aromatherapy Mists contain a blend of specially selected Pure Essential Oils to transform your mood anytime, anywhere.They draw on our rich heritage of promoting wellbeing by making it easy for all of us to reconnect to nature.Aromatherapy MistsHow to useClose your eyes and mouth and spray your Aromatherapy Mist from above your head. Inhale deeply and let it transform your mood and wellbeing with a Revitalising, Calming or Balancing scent.Prepare for a good night’s sleep by spraying Calming Blend Aromatherapy Mist on your bed linen before you climb into bed. Spray your Aromatherapy Mist around your rooms to infuse them with scent.
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5 MINUTES WITH GEORGIE ABAY FROM THE GRACE TALES
Georgie Abay is Founder & Editor of The Grace Tales, a website for the stylish mother that features inspiring style and even more inspiring stories. We chatted with Georgie to learn more about her blog, being a mother, and what beauty and skin care means to her. What inspired you to start the Grace Tales?It all happened very organically. During my first pregnancy, I was searching for an online destination that was a mix of all the things I loved pre-baby (fashion, beauty, lifestyle…), but that also covered things like how to dress your bump or the best beauty products to use when pregnant. I couldn’t find anything I really liked. I also loved sites such as The Coveteur, The Design Files and Into The Gloss, which take their readers into people’s homes. I’ve always loved looking at how other people live, how they decorate their homes, what skin care products they use, their fashion essentials.So when Arabella was five months old and I started to get some sleep, I began producing content for The Grace Tales with an amazing photographer called Julie Adams. We spent a week shooting profiles together. A month or so later, the site went live. At first, it was just a passion project that I worked on after Arabella was asleep, as I was working part-time at VOGUE so I didn’t have a lot of time to spend on it. Gradually, it grew and grew, and here we are!You’ve had an exciting career, working for magazines such as VOGUE and Harper’s BAZAAR (most recently, as the Deputy Editor & Fashion Features Director at VOGUE Australia). Has the concept of ‘beauty’ changed for you, from working in fashion magazines to becoming a mother of two?Working in fashion magazines, you’re faced with pictures of beautiful models and celebrities every day, but these days I look at the models that feature in magazines and they just look like young girls. As a woman in her thirties and a mother of two children, I can’t relate to them. I want to see real women! Also, while it’s important to take care of yourself, beauty to me is about having people you love around you and loving yourself. Beauty is about style, intelligence and grace – beauty really does come from within. There’s nothing more beautiful than motherhood and I love showcasing this inherent beauty on The Grace Tales.Describe your beauty and skin care routine.It’s very, very rushed and my two year old is usually emptying out the bathroom cabinet while I’m trying to get ready! I’ll cleanse and moisturise morning and night then apply sunscreen. Every other day, I use a very hydrating foamy face mask from Japan that’s like shaving cream and soaks into your skin, that my mother introduced me to. I love my Jurlique Rose hand cream. My mother has always taught me to use hand cream – I’ll be driving with her and she’ll start putting it on the top of my hands. Occasionally, I go for micro-dermabrasion. I’d love to spend more time on my skin but with a 2 and 3 year old, I keep things pretty simple.Rose Hand CreamHow do you relax and reconnect with yourself at the end of a busy week?Mediation is such a powerful relaxation tool. In 20 minutes, I can feel reconnected and calm again. I need to mediate as the girls can be pretty challenging at times (I’m talking epic meltdowns because one of them got the pink cup instead of the purple cup). I also love watching a good TV series with my husband – House Of Cards, Homeland etc. – and a glass of red wine. Or champagne, if it’s the weekend.The Grace Tales pairs inspiring style with inspiring stories for modern mothers. Is there a common thread that you’ve discovered, in how multi-tasking mothers can achieve balance and be happy?I think happiness is something that comes and goes. I’ll feel great one week, then have a bad week if my workload is more than I can handle, or I have a sick child and haven’t slept much. All the mothers we profile say that balance comes and goes. Life is never totally balanced and there’s always something or someone vying for your attention – I’malways so conscious that I need to visit my grandmothers more, spend more quality time with my husband, read more, eat better, work out more etc. But I make sure the things I value – being present with my girls, for example – are prioritised to help me to feel as good as possible.What’s the most rewarding thing about what you do?I’ve always loved telling stories. It’s exciting and rewarding – creating fresh content for The Grace Tales is what keeps me inspired. What’s even more rewarding is the fact that I’m raising my girls while also pursuing a fulfilling career. It is very hard to find a balance between work and motherhood, and for me, I needed to start my own business to achieve that.I tried to go back to VOGUE after my first daughter was born and it just didn’t work. The corporate world wasn’t for me anymore. I was stuck in an office all day and missed the little things going on at home that are important to me – stories, bath time, ballet classes, walks to the park, mornings at the beach. So I resigned after my second daughter arrived and The Grace Tales started to really take off. I often work late into the night, but it’s worth the hours I get during the day to be with my children. Photography by Julie Adams.
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RECIPES FOR THE WOMEN IN MY LIFE
Jacqueline Alwill is Jurlique’s Wellness Warrior! She is a qualified nutritionist and owner of one of the most in-demand Sydney nutritional practices, The Brown Paper Bag.When asked of the women of influence in my life both now and in the past, it goes without saying that it is family first. My mother (Elizabeth) and two sisters (Dini and Romy) have been an incredible force of love, wisdom, loyalty, friendship and honesty all throughout my life and I have these women to thank for where I stand today. We have a beautiful friendship and love between us and have shared a journey in motherhood too. I feel truly blessed they have guided me so much through this life and that we share so much, including the love of good nourishment.A recipe for my mum… LEMON AND POPPYSEED CAKEThis recipe carries so many beautiful memories of sitting in a little coffee shop with my mum, scooping the milk from her cappuccino and sharing a small slice of cake too. It’s an old favourite remade with ingredients to nourish… almond, coconut oil, lemon, honey and poppyseeds.LEMON POPPYSEED CAKE RECIPEServes 8GF : DF : SF : V1/2 cup (125ml) coconut oil, melted1/2 cup (125ml) maple syrup4 eggs1/2 cup lemon juice (approx 2 lemons)3 tablespoons lemon zest1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon bicarb soda1 cup (100g) almond meal1/2 cup (80g) gluten free flour2 tablespoons milk (nut or dairy is fine)1/2 cup (65g) black poppyseedsFrosting:1 cup (250g) coconut or natural dairy yoghurt1 tablespoon raw honey1 teaspoon lemon zestTo serve: finely sliced pieces of lemon rind and edible flowers (optional)Preheat oven to 180C, then grease and line a 20cm round diameter spring form cake tin. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together coconut oil, maple syrup and eggs.Add lemon juice and zest, bicarb and baking powder and whisk again.Fold through almond meal, flour, milk and poppyseeds.Pour into greased and lined cake tin and bake for 40 minutes.Rest in cake tin for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.To make the frosting, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.Once cake is cooled, slice through the middle and remove top layer.Spread half the frosting over the bottom layer, place top layer over and ice the top.Sprinkle with lemon rind and edible flowers and serve.Lemon and Poppy-seed CakeA recipe for my sister Dini… TOFU BOWLOur family spent time living in Japan when I was young, and my sisters would come to visit from Australia frequently. From those years together we formed a love and connection with the Japanese culture but in particular for my sister Dini, the design and architecture was such an influence to her creative success to this day. A simple bowl of plant-based goodness including tofu, sesame, radish, carrot, avocado and ginger, brings those moments we shared in Japan to life all over again.TOFU BOWL RECIPEGF : DF : SF : V : VEGANServes 11 cup ice berg lettuce, shredded1 carrot (125g), sliced in fine sticks160g firm silken tofu, cut into 2 cm pieces1 rainbow radish, finely sliced1 spring onion, white part only, finely sliced1/2 small avocado, diced1 tablespoon pickled ginger1 teaspoon sesame seeds1/2 cup cooked teff/quinoa or brown rice2 tablespoons kimchi (optional)Ponzu dressing:1 teaspoon acv2 tablespoons tamari1 tablepsoon lemon juice1 tsp konbu dashi granules1 teaspoon maple syrupPlace lettuce in a noodle bowl for one and top with carrot, tofu, rainbow radish, spring onion, avocado, ginger, sesame seeds, your choice of cooked grains and kimchi if desired.To make the ponzu dressing, whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl.Drizzle over the top of the tofu bowl and serve.Tofu BowlA recipe for my sister Romy… ZUCCHINI PASTA VONGOLEOf all the people in my life, it is my sister Romy who has been in the kitchen with me most, cooking, talking, playing and enjoying heavenly food together. As sisters, together we share a wonderful passion for fusing health and life in all that we do. This absolutely sensational take on a traditional pasta vongole is a dish made to share with the wonderful people around you. And this encompasses what this gorgeous sister of mine and I do together, always.VONGOLE WITH ZUCCHINI NOODLES RECIPEGF: DF: SFServes 4 as a starter¼ cup olive oil4 garlic cloves, sliced250g cherry tomatoes, halved1 kg vongole, washed well and beards removed1 small bunch parsley, leaves picked and stalks finely chopped1 cup stock4 (600g) zucchini, spiralised1 teaspoon chilli flakesSea saltBlack pepperHeat a heavy based casserole dish over a high heat and add in the olive oil, parsley stalks and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the chilli flakes and cherry tomatoes. Stir everything around constantly and as the garlic starts to brown, add in the vongole and stock. Shake everything around and cover with the lid.In 3 – 4 minutes the vongole will begin to open. Continue shuffling around the dish until all the vongole have opened. Remove from the heat and toss through the zucchini noodles and parsley leaves. Remove any unopened vognole and discard.Serve immediately.Vongole with Zucchini Noodles
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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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JURLIQUE WELLNESS RECIPES
RAW CHOCOLATE AND AVOCADO TARTServes 12Base:1 cups almonds1 cups pecans1/4 cup rice malt syrup1/4 cup coconut oilpinch celtic sea saltFilling:2 cups avocado flesh1/2 cup cacao powder5 tablespoons rice malt syrup1/4 teaspoon cinnamonpinch sea saltTop:Cacao nibsFor the base:Combine all ingredients for base in a food processor and blitz to combine.Spread evenly into a 20cm round spring form cake tin lined with baking paper then place in freezer to set for 30minutes.To make the filling:Combine all ingredients in food processor and blitz until very smooth.Spoon filling into the tart case, smooth over the top, and garnish with berries, cacao or cacao nibs.Store in fridge until serving.Avocado Tart 2RAW CITRUS BLISS BALLSMakes 121/2 cup cashews1/2 cup almonds1/2 cup macadamia nuts1/2 cup shredded coconut2 tbsp raw honey4 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind4 tablespoons orange juice1 teaspoon orange rinddesiccated coconut for rollingTo create:Place cashews, almond, macadamia nuts and coconut in food processor and blitz until a fine crumb forms.Add remaining ingredients to processor and blitz again until a lovely raw dough is created.Remove from food processor and using a tablespoon, measure into balls.Roll in desiccated coconut and refrigerate.Store in the fridge up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 1 month.Cirtus BallsRAW CHOCOLATE WITH MINT AND COCONUT BARKMakes 1 block of chocolate 20x20cm2/3 cup coconut oil¾ cup cacao2 tablespoons pure maple syrup1/4 cup mint leaves, shredded or left wholepinch sea salt1/4 cup Coconut flakesTo create:Line a 20x20cm cake tin or loaf tin with greaseproof paper.Place coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat on the stove and melt.Whisk in raw cacao, sea salt and maple syrup.Pour into lined tin and sprinkle coconut and mint leaves.Place in freezer to set for 1 hour.chocolateNOURISH BOWLServes 11 cup baby spinach1 cup blanched kale leaves,1/2 cup zucchini noodles or grated1/2 cup carrot noodles or grated1 small beetroot, roasted and sliced1/2 cup turmeric quinoa1/4 cup alfalfa1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved1 red radish, finely sliced1/4 pink grapefruit1/2 small avocado, finely sliced2 tablespoons sauerkraut1 teaspoon pepitas1/2 teaspoon sesame seedfew sprigs dillCold pressed olive oil and balsamic vinegarSea salt and black pepperTo create:Place spinach leaves and kale leaves in the base of bowl or plate.Top with zucchini and carrot noodles, beetroot, turmeric quinoa, alfalfa, cherry tomatoes, radish, grapefruit.Arrange avocado over the top of the vegetables, followed by sauerkraut, peptias and sesame seeds and dill.Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, season with salt and pepper and serve.nourishbowlORANGE AND ALMOND CARROT CAKEGF : DF : SF : V2 (340g) organic oranges1 2/3 cups (200g) coconut sugar6 eggs1 carrot, peeled and finely grated2 1/4 cups (250g) almond meal1 teaspoon baking powderIcing:1 cup greek or vanilla yoghurt1 orange, peeled and segmented1/2 cup pomegranate arils1/4 cup calendula petalsTo create:Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Wash oranges and cook in boiling water for 2 hours.Drain and cool then puree.Preheat oven to 160C, grease and line a 20cm spring form cake tin with greaseproof paper.Beat the eggs and sugar until light in colour then stir in orange puree, carrot, almond meal and baking powder.Pour into the cake tin and bake in the bottom of the oven for 1-1 ¼ hours, until top is golden.Allow to cool in the tin for 30 minutes then remove from tin.Top with yoghurt, orange segments, pomegranate arils and calendula petals and serve.Orange CakeROSEHIP TEA BIRCHERServes 22 cups rolled oats1/2 cup shredded, unsweetened coconut1 tablespoon honey2 cups strongly brewed rosehip tea1 cup mixed berries, plus extra for serving1/2 cup coconut, full fat natural or greek yoghurtTo create:Combine oats, coconut, honey and rosehip tea in a bowl and stir to combine.Lightly fold through berries, cover and place in fridge overnight.In the morning, top with yoghurt, additional berries if desired and serve.Rosehip Bircher
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EAT CLEAN
Whole foods for energy and beauty There are a lot of words that buzz around diet, food and healthy eating at present…gluten free, wholefoods, sugar free, paleo, vegan, pescetarian, the list goes on. Admittedly, when you are looking at reshaping your health, sometimes it can be hard to decide what direction is the ‘right’ one to take.With that in mind, remember, you must always do what is best suited to you. What a friend, partner, sister or colleague might be practicing in their diet and lifestyle may not suit your individual needs. Keep in mind that you are unique and must respond to your body accordingly.So you may be sitting here and thinking, well what next? Well, broadly speaking it is simply moving back to basics in food and learning how to keep it clean, natural and wholesome. The more you scratch things back the better you feel. From there you tweak to make it right for you.Eating ‘clean’ means you enrich your life with beautiful nourishing whole foods, with the aim to eliminate those foods that are processed, refined, high in sugar, sodium, preservatives and additives. In another column I speak of how to build a wholefoods pantry and lay the foundations for health with your food. About clearing out some of the clutter in your diet and lifestyle so you have room for the new.Let’s take an average day on a plate and transform it a little so you can see the difference. This is often the type of eating I might see when I ask clients to describe their diet for me. Below you’ll see some examples of what is happening and then I’ll provide some nourishing alternatives.BREAKFASTThe Norm:Instant coffee with skim and a sugar, glass of juice, bowl of commercial cereal with skim milk and banana or piece of toast with butter and jam/honey.The Nourishing:Warm cup of water with a squeeze of lemon (to start), cup of green or regular tea (no sugar), bowl of whole oats as a bircher or porridge with fresh berries/grated apple/banana or piece of toast with avocado and lemon/boiled egg/tomato, herbs and tahiniMID MORNINGThe Norm:Coffee with a sugar, packaged biscuit, muesli bar or piece of banana breadThe Nourishing:Coffee no sugar or better yet herbal tea, small handful of raw almonds or a Citrus Bliss Ball you’ve brought from homeLUNCHThe Norm:Chicken wrap, store purchased or a sandwich with deli meats and vegetables or nothing at allThe Nourishing:A bowl made to nourish including quinoa, avocado, tomatoes, carrot, sauerkraut, zucchini, seeds, kale, spinach, capsicum, poached chicken/fish/boiled egg/legumes (lentils, chickpeas, beans) and a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juiceMID AFTERNOONThe Norm:Chocolate bar, sometimes a coffee or soft drinkThe Nourishing:Apple with some almond butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon or vege sticks with hummusDINNERThe Norm:Stir fry, grilled steak, bbq chicken with vegetables/salad or take awayThe Nourishing:Stir fry, steak or chicken above are good, adding grilled fish (salmon/trout) or some purely meat free meals are wonderful to include in the repertoireDESSERTThe Norm:Ice cream or milk chocolateThe Nourishing:Piece of raw choc mint barkCan you spot the difference? There’s nothing overly complex about The Nourishing, simply you’ve scratched away the elements that don’t fuel your body in the way it yearns to be, you’re giving it the pure unadulterated nutrition it loves for good energy and glowing skin. There’s alternatives in there that are quicker and easier than the norm and will nourish you so well that you’ll crave more of it.Fun isn’t it? That is precisely what good health can do for you. It can enrich your life and make it even more fun because you have the energy to bound through it. Ready to make some changes just for you?
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PUMPKIN & TURMERIC SALAD RECIPE
TURMERIC QUINOA PUMPKIN SALADServes 4 as part of a shared meal600g jap pumpkin, skin removed, cut into wedges1 tablespoon grapeseed oil1/2 cup raw quinoa, rinsed2 teaspoons dried turmeric2 stalks celery, diced2 stalks kale, leaves torn, stalks discarded1/4 cup coriander leaves, picked1/4 cup mint leaves, picked1/2 small spanish onion, finely sliced2 tablespoons pepitaspinch sea salt and black pepperDressing:1 teaspoon dried cumin3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon lemon juicePreheat oven to 180C and line a large baking tray with greaseproof paper.Arrange pumpkin pieces over the tray, drizzle with oil then bake in oven for 45-50minutes.Cook quinoa whilst pumpkin is baking by placing quinoa, turmeric, celery and 1 cup water in a small saucepan, cover and place on medium to high heat and bring to boilReduce heat to a simmer, and cook 10 minutes, uncovered, or until tails of quinoa show.Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, cover with lid and set aside.Once pumpkin is cooked, arrange on large serving platter and top with quinoa, kale, coriander and mint leaves, Spanish onion and pepitas.Season with sea salt and black pepper, drizzle with dressing and serve.
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