Wellbeing Journal
Essences, Mists & Serums, what’s the difference?
To create the perfect skincare ritual that delivers optimal results, it is essential to understand the difference between skincare products, how they can benefit your skin and when in your skincare ritual they should be used. Let us be your guide as we uncover the difference between some of Jurlique’s favourite products. What is the difference between Jurlique’s Activating Water Essence+ and Jurlique Mists? Water-based and enriched with botanical skin-loving ingredients, Jurlique mists can be used after cleansing or spritzed throughout the day, providing the surface layers of your skin with instant hydration. Our range of mists benefits the skin in various ways, helping to refresh, calm or revitalize tired, dull skin. Activating Water Essence+ is also a water-based product that provides skin with a boost in hydration. But where this wonder product differs is that it activates the skin’s ability to retain moisture, replenishing the skin’s natural lipids to help improve absorption. This helps create a healthy, hydrated environment for the superior penetration of serums and moisturisers in the next steps of your skincare ritual. What is the difference between Jurlique’s Activating Water Essence+ vs Jurlique Serums Activating Water Essence+ is all about preparing, hydrating and activating the skin to help maximise the benefits of the other products used in your skincare ritual. Jurlique serums, which are applied after Activating Water Essence+, target a variety of different skin concerns. These serums are richer and more viscous in texture, containing more specific active ingredients to help address these targeted concerns. What is the difference between Jurlique’s Activating Water Essence+ vs Toners Toners and essences are often confused as they are both watery in texture and typically applied after cleansing, but their benefits are quite different. While toners are used to remove the last traces of cleanser and rebalance the pH level of your skin, Activating Water Essence+ is used to hydrate and prepare the skin for the next steps in your ritual. Another key difference is the application; toners are usually applied with a cotton pad, while Activating Water Essence+ is gently pressed and smoothed over the face, neck and decolletage. Boost your skincare ritual with Activating Water Essence+
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All your Essence questions answered
Essences are becoming the go-to product amongst beauty experts and skincare enthusiasts around the globe. But what do they actually do? Join us as we break down what they are, the differences between essences and other skincare products, and why essences are the best way to boost the benefits of your daily skincare ritual.What is an essence?An essence is a water-based skincare product that is typically applied to the skin following cleansing and before moisturizing. What is the benefit of using an essence?The main benefit of using an essence is that it helps hydrate, prepare and activate the skin for the enhanced absorption of products applied in your skincare ritual.What is the difference between an essence, toner, serum and mist?An essence is pressed and smoothed onto clean skin to hydrate and enhance the benefits of products applied in your skincare ritual. Toners can also be used after cleansing the skin but are applied with a cotton pad to remove any last traces of cleanser and rebalance the pH level of your skin. Serums are concentrated treatment products formulated to target specific skin care concerns such as wrinkles, loss of firmness, and uneven skin tone. And mists help refresh and hydrate the skin and can be applied at any time of the day, even over makeup.What are the benefits of Jurlique’s Activating Water Essence+? Not only does Activating Water Essence+ prime and activate your skin for the superior absorption of serums and moisturizers, but its botanical-rich formula possesses several skin-loving benefits. Using two different Marshmallow Root Extracts, Activating Water Essence+ replenishes the skin’s natural lipids to help improve absorption properties. It also improves the skin’s ability to retain water by improving the structure of the stratum corneum, helping to attract and hold moisture for instantly hydrated skin.* How to incorporate Activating Water Essence+ into your skincare ritual? For the best results, use Activating Water Essence+ after cleansing to hydrate, prepare and activate the skin for the next steps in your skincare ritual. Follow with your preferred Jurlique serum, eyecare, and moisturizer, morning and evening. To apply, pour a couple of drops into your palms and press gently onto the face, neck and décolletage. *Based on 32 subjects using Activating Water Essence+ after 10 minutes Boost your skincare ritual with Activating Water Essence+
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Hydrated Skin, powered by nature
Have you ever noticed how dry land struggles to absorb water while wet, nutrient-rich soil can soak up moisture with ease? It may surprise you that your skin is not too different from soil. It also requires careful preparation and hydration to absorb serums and moisturizers effectively. The power of preparation On our biodynamic* farm in the Adelaide Hills, we believe that preparing, nurturing and watering our soil enhances the power of nature in our skincare ingredients. Just as we tend to and prepare our land, Activating Water Essence+, enriched with 98% natural ingredients, helps prepare, hydrate and activate the skin, ready for the next steps in your skincare ritual. An essence powered by nature This lightweight essence is enriched with two different Marshmallow Root Extracts from our farm and a radiance blend of powerful botanical extracts that help to boost and retain moisture. Macerated Marshmallow Root Extract intensely hydrates, while Bio-intrinsic™ Marshmallow Root Extract works to boost skin moisture, improving the structure of the stratum corneum and the skin’s ability to retain water. These extracts help to perfectly prepare the skin, creating a healthy and hydrated environment to soak up serums and moisturizers even more effectively. Activating Water Essence+ is also enriched with Jurlique’s Radiance Blend, featuring potent botanical extracts, including farm-grown Jurlique Roses that help retain moisture, Calendula with smoothing properties that rebalance and moisturize and Lavender that helps rebalance dryness, leaving skin feeling refreshed and hydrated. Prepare & hydrate with our Activating Water Essence+
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A Beginner’s guide to Skinimalism
Skinimalism is one of the year's most talked-about trends. So what is this minimalist approach all about, and when should you use a skinimalist ritual? Follow our beginner's guide to skinimalism to find out more. What is Skinimalism? Skinimalism is a skincare approach that follows a less is more philosophy. Skinimalism is about simplifying your skincare and makeup routine, concentrating on high-performing essentials on days when you’re running short of time. These pared-back rituals focus on maximizing your skincare ritual using a few skincare essentials. Why minimalist? While we love a full skincare meets self-care ritual, sometimes it isn’t always feasible. On those days when you are running late for yoga or your morning meeting, a skinimalist approach is a quick and easy way to cover all bases using a few essential products. What essentials to include in a skinimalist ritual? For mornings or evenings when you are short on time, your skinimalist ritual should consist of three steps: Cleanse, Activate, & Moisturize. CLEANSE Start your skinimalist ritual by selecting a cleanser based on your skincare needs. Radiant Skin Foaming Cleanser cleanses and exfoliates, Replenishing Cleansing Lotion helps calm dry skin, Nourishing Cleansing Oil softens as it cleanses, while Revitalizing Cleansing Gel cleanses makeup, oil and impurities in a single step. ACTIVATE The essential next step in your skinimalist ritual is to hydrate, prepare and activate the skin using Activating Water Essence+. This essence will help provide a hydrated foundation to enhance absorption and boost the skincare benefits of your moisturizer in the final step of your ritual. MOISTURIZE Round off your short and sweet ritual by locking in moisture using a rich cream or lightweight lotion. Moisture Replenishing Day Cream can help soothe and restore dry skin, while Rare Rose Cream hydrates and nourishes skin throughout the day. Herbal Recovery Signature Moisturizing Cream addresses fine lines and promotes renewed radiance, and Nutri-Define Supreme Restorative Rich Cream can help visibly reduce signs of ageing. Activate your skinimalist ritual with Activating Water Essence+
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10 ways to show you care this Mother’s Day
Mothers are notorious for giving far more than they ever expect in return, so why not show a little love this Mother’s Day? Here are ten easy ways to show your mom or mother figure how much you care. Make a Card Card making isn’t only reserved for kids. A homemade card or letter is a good way of putting in a little effort and creativity to show your love. And a few heartfelt words can often go a long way. For something a little different, purchase a Mother’s Day gift set to receive a complimentary plantable greeting card from Hello Petal* and turn your words of love into blooming wildflowers, with each card embedded with Australian Swan River Daises. Take a Nature Walk Getting out into the wilderness is a great way to connect with your mom and mother nature. Taking time away from your screens, gadgets, and the busyness of life can allow you to relax, talk to your mom and enjoy a little quality time. Make a Memory Book Gathering an album of family photos is a great way to pull on the heartstrings of the special mother figure in your life. Purchase either a physical book to be used as a coffee table book or, for the more tech-savvy mom , opt for a virtual album, social media collage, or video of your special memories. Get the Family Together Moms are often the heart of the home, responsible for the smooth organization of family life and special events. Why not take the reigns and gather the family for a surprise Mother’s Day brunch or lunch at her favorite cafe, restaurant or winery? Get into the Garden Get your hands dirty this Mother’s Day by spending the day gardening with mom . Getting out into the sunshine and connecting to nature is a great way to relax and destress while indulging in some quality time with mom . Work on a patch together, planting vegetables or flowers, to attach special meaning to her garden. Invest Time in her Passions For moms whose love language is quality time, why not take the time to invest in their passions? If she has signed up for a new art class or joined a new yoga studio, why not make it a weekly occurrence to show how much you care? Plan a Movie Night Nothing creates a wave of nostalgia more than old movies and family favourites. To show you care, get the popcorn ready, put on a nourishing face mask and cosy up on the sofa for a fun movie night with mom . Plan a Pamper Day Moms often struggle to carve out time for themselves and prioritise self-care. For moms needing a little pampering, plan a Jurlique spa day and take your pick of signature treatments, from facials and massages to head-to-toe spa packages, for some much-needed rejuvenation and relaxation. Lighten her Load Moms are the ultimate multitaskers, constantly juggling five things simultaneously. If you know she has a lot on her plate, why not see how you can help? Whether grabbing some groceries, making lunch or dinner, or helping out around her house. The Gift of Self-Care Moms are often the full-time nurturers of the family, showering attention and love on others while often neglecting themselves. For moms needing some nourishing self-care, explore our collection of Mother’s Day gift sets, packed with natural goodness to nurture mom. Explore our Mother’s Day gift sets
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Lessons From Our Mothers
Whether a mum or mother figure, there is no doubt a special woman that has made a mark on your life. This Mother’s Day, we wanted to celebrate all the special mothers amongst us. We spoke to mums and daughters from our Jurlique staff and extended community to learn about the wisdom, lessons and skincare secrets they have learned from their mothers over the years. “She is my go-to person for everything - a chat, advice or for a laugh. She is my tower of strength.” - Elena, Beauty Expert “Her blind devotion. Always knowing she is there.” - Lily “I love how she expresses her love of family through food. I can’t even count the times that she’s quietly left soup in my kitchen when I’m sick, or cooked extravagant 6-course meals to celebrate special moments in my life (graduation, engagement), or made nutritious broths when I was recovering from childbirth. She was never overly affectionate, but I know each time she cooked for me, she was saying “I love you” - Jenny “My mum came to Australia with 4 kids on her own. She worked hard, raised us well and always taught me to do my best, to push to my full potential.” - Jenny “Life is ever evolving and that everything truly does happen for a reason, which has really helped me trust in the process.” - Georgie “Be present and aware. In conversations, in relationships, in your surroundings and in life.” - Elena, Beauty Expert “Pick your battles and cheese fixes everything.” - Lily “My mum loves a little aromatherapy moment and would always put Lavender essential oil (with a carrier oil) on her pulse points during the day and before bed. She’s also meticulous with her skincare regime so I’ve certainly inherited an understanding of the importance of self-care.” - Georgie “My mum has always taken good care of her skin and has the perfect English rose complexion. She’s taught me that staying out of the sun is the best thing that you can do for your skin.” - Rebecca “You need to eat well to have nice skin. Her skincare superfoods were tofu & soybean milk, so she constantly fed that to us as kids.” - Jenny
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5 minutes with Australian artist, Tara Kelly
This Mother’s Day, Jurlique partnered with sustainable artist Tara Kelly to create the design of our Mother’s Day gift sets. The Queensland-based artist, and mom of two, is also the founder of Hello Petals, the leading supplier of plantable cards in Australia and New Zealand. Her vibrant artwork “Moon Flower” is a celebration of Mother Nature, with a whimsical style and eye-catching colors that evoke a sense of sweet sentiment, perfect for the joyful celebration of Mother’s Day. We caught up with Tara to learn more about her connection to nature, the inspiration behind her work, and her passion for the environment. How important is Mother Nature in your life? Fresh air and sunshine are both so grounding and rejuvenating. Even just 10 minutes out in the sunshine with a cup of tea is so therapeutic. Spending time in nature is essential for my well-being. I have always had a strong desire to do better when it comes to my lifestyle choices and how they affect our environment. This is our home and there’s ‘no planet b’. Making small changes where possible to protect Mother Nature is very important to me and is something I am guiding our children to do also. How do you incorporate nature into your art? It’s no secret that I love flowers. As Claude Monet says “I must have flowers, always and always.” There is so much beauty to see in flowers; in their intricate anatomical arrangements. Each so unique and fascinating in its own way. I feel 100% true to myself and my work when I am painting flowers. I often see an arrangement or wildflowers on the side of the road and feel inspired to recreate its beauty. Is there a mother figure in your life who inspires your work? If there is ever a Mother figure to inspire me it would always be my Mom. She is such an inspiration in countless ways and I consider myself to be incredibly blessed to have her in my life. Growing up I remember her as being artistic. I remember seeing her paints in the craft cupboard and a number of folk art pieces she had painted around our home. My artistic side is definitely a trait passed down from my Mom. She has been such a big help in the studio packing lots of wonderful Hello Petal orders and chasing my very busy 1-year-old around. What was your creative process behind the artwork? Moon Flower was one of the first works I created digitally. It was an exploration of color and textures that paved the way for many of Hello Petal’s popular designs. It was created without intention, as some of the best pieces are. It was really an experimentation; to find my digital style, to get to know how the brushes flowed, and carried each stroke. What made you want to partner with Jurlique? Jurlique and I share the same ethics when it comes to nature. To work with a like-minded company who are passionate about what our environment has to offer, as well as how important it is to give back, is an exceptional opportunity I couldn’t pass up. I think we make a great fit. Is there any Jurlique product you can’t live without? I love the activating water essence, it is so hydrating and refreshing and prepares my skin for following products. I also love the hand cream trio. I don’t think I could choose just one. All three scents smell amazing and are so nourishing without feeling oily. I have one in my hand bag and a couple stashed around the house and studio for easy access.
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The Benefits of Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera, known by ancient Egyptians as the "plant of immortality" due to its ability to live and even bloom without soil, is one of the world's most popular skincare ingredients, praised for its soothing and hydrating properties. From Aloe Vera drinks and elixirs to Aloe Vera gels, cleansers, creams, and mists, discover some of Aloe Vera's benefits and how you can incorporate this hero ingredient into your daily skincare ritual. Aloe Vera for the Skin Aloe Vera will undoubtedly have appeared in your beauty cabinet over the years. This soothing botanical, often infused into gels or creams, is regarded by some as the perfect fix to help soothe sunburns and calm irritated skin. Known for its comforting and cooling benefits, Aloe Vera is also a popular ingredient used in soothing cleansers and serums. If you are new to this powerful botanical, Aloe Vera Mist is a lightweight option that will leave skin feeling fresh and hydrated. Aloe Vera for the Hands Hands are sometimes overlooked during our daily skincare rituals. Mild yet hydrating Aloe Vera is the perfect addition, helping to gently soothe rough hands. Our Hand Cream, infused with farm-grown Aloe Vera, works to soften, hydrate and comfort hands, while its 100% natural origin fragrance helps revitalize and uplift the senses. Aloe Vera for the Body While we might think of Aloe Vera as an ingredient typically applied to the skin, Aloe Vera drinks have gained popularity in recent years. Aloe Vera juice can act as a hydrating and healthy replacement for sugary drinks and fruit juices. It is also believed to be rich in antioxidants and vitamins, which may benefit the skin. Reveal soothed, hydrated skin with our Aloe Vera Exclusive Edition
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Connecting to the natural world with artist, Tiffany Kingston
Jurlique partnered with Byron Bay-based artist Tiffany Kingston to help create a unique design for our Exclusive Edition Aloe Vera Mist and Hand Cream. Inspired by nature and the subtropical setting of Byron Bay, Tiffany’s artwork ‘The Earth Remembers You’ references the legacy or footprint we leave on this earth and the way we can impact the wellbeing of the planet—a concept particularly close to Jurlique’s heart. “The Earth Remembers You is a multi-layered and connective artwork which captures an intimacy between us and nature. It is as if we have stepped into a moment in time to experience one of the most precious ecosystems of a subtropical rainforest.” A Conversation with Nature The vibrant artwork is a conversation between Tiffany and the natural environment, featuring an intricate tapestry of leaves in various shapes, sizes and hues. “Living in a subtropical location such as Byron Bay, you are surrounded by many varied habitats that cross over and interlink. When spending time walking through the forests, wetlands and coastal river systems, you are able to see the way in which every plant species and natural element connects either with vines, root systems, the flow of water or even the delicate threads of a spiderweb. This connectivity is symbolised in the painting through the use of colour mapping and detailed line marking carved into the painted surface.” Rituals Inspired by Nature Our Exclusive Edition Aloe Vera Mist and Hand Cream, enriched with 98% natural origin ingredients* and infused with farm-grown Aloe Vera, provides a hydrating moment of self-care that will help transport you to nature. Like Jurlique, Tiffany finds value in incorporating nature into her daily rituals as a way to enhance wellness and wellbeing. “Every day, I try to spend time in nature exploring the local habitats near my home or working on the land, gardening and planting a forest. Part of my daily devotion to the earth is restoring once discarded farmland back to its native habitat. My paintings are inspired by the time spent exploring and seeing the land transform.”
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