Wellbeing Journal
The seed to skin story of our most-loved products
For over 35 years, we have tended to our land in the Adelaide Hills, harnessing the Life Force of Nature to create some of your most-loved products. By working in harmony with nature and following biodynamic* farming methods, we have been able to capture potent plant botanicals, known for their mind, body and skin properties, while always taking care to put more back into the earth than we take out of it. We believe that it is our connection to the earth and the respect we have for the Life Force of Nature that has enabled Jurlique’s most-loved products to become skincare staples that customers have returned to time and time again. Seed to Skin We are meticulous and transparent in our approach, following the journey of each seed and completing each step in our process by hand to ensure the integrity of our botanicals is preserved. Our team records every phase from seed to germination, hand harvesting our farm-grown botanicals at the height of their vitality. Then, using our 3-step Bio-Intrinsic™ Method of purification, intensification and ashing, we are able to capture potent extracts that help enhance the skin health benefits of our bestselling skincare products. The Biodynamic* Way For decades, we have followed a biodynamic* approach based on three core principles. We care for our farm as an integrated, living organism and ecosystem, continuously working to nourish and enrich our soil, ensuring that nothing harmful goes into the earth. We also follow a biodynamic calendar guided by the position of the moon and planets, which influences moisture in the soil, helps seeds germinate and speeds the growth rate of our crops to produce more abundant harvests. By growing plants and herbs biodynamically, without harmful pesticides and herbicides, we are able to nurture the land while magnifying the pure and powerful ingredients that form the foundation of our most-loved products. *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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JOURNEY TO THE JAR: THE STORY OF OUR YARROW
In Greek mythology, the herb Yarrow was considered so powerful it was believed to bestow immortality on those who bathed in its waters. According to legend, Achilles was one such hero, having been dipped in the Yarrow-laced water of the river Styx by his mother when he was a baby. Alas, a spot was missed – his so-called Achilles heel – which would prove to be his fatal weakness in battle. Yarrow’s Latin name – Achillea millefolium – still hints at this legendary association.We’ve grown Yarrow on the Jurlique farm for many years and its ability to promote smoother, firmer skin makes it a star ingredient in many of our natural-based products, including our iconic Herbal Recovery range. Here’s a look at the journey this plant undergoes, as it progresses from seed to skin care.Breeding more seedsWe’ve recently increased the volume of Yarrow that’s planted on the farm, and to do this, our first step is always to collect the seeds from our existing plants. We then propagate the seeds in the hothouse on the farm.Room to growYarrow is a perennial plant that’s strong, resilient and grows very quickly. We like to give it plenty of room to grow, otherwise it can “choke” itself. As with all the botanicals on our organic farm, Yarrow grows without the use of synthetic pesticides or insecticides.Carefully hand-pickedWe have a dedicated team that picks each and every botanical by hand. Harvesting of the Yarrow takes place in the springtime, and only occurs when the flowers are at their peak. This maximises the potency of their active ingredients, which help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for smoother skin and a more youthful appearance.Drying for a continuous supplyThe Yarrow’s flowers are laid flat on large racks and placed in our heated drying cupboards; it typically takes around five or six days for them to dry completely. The dried plants can be stored for up to three years without compromising their natural, skin-enhancing properties, so we always have enough on hand to ensure a continuous supply of the best quality extracts.Extraction beginsWe follow our exclusive extraction method, to capture as many vital nutrients from our botanicals as possible. This proprietary process captures the pure, potent and active essential nutrients and minerals from the plants. The Yarrow extract is then transported to our nearby Natural Beauty Plant. It’s here that this beautiful botanical becomes a key component in your favourite products like our radiance-restoring Herbal Recovery Signature Serum.
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SPILANTHES: OUR SECRET TO NATURAL ANTI-AGEING
Listen to our Farm Manager Cherie Hutchinson about what goes into harvesting and growing Spilanthes, how biodynamic* farming improves the effectiveness of the plant and what makes this botanical so unique. 3:07 2:16 At Jurlique, powerful botanicals, grown on our biodynamic farm in the Adelaide Hills, form the basis of our products. Each one is chosen for its skin-benefiting properties – it could be naturally brightening, hydrating, soothing or smoothing, and, we believe, look after your skin in the best possible way. One such botanical is Spilanthes. Native to Brazil, this plant is grown in our specially-built greenhouses on our farm, which simulate the hot and humid conditions that Spilanthes flowers need to flourish in. The seeds are planted in August and the flowers are harvested between December and May, the hottest season in Australia. As with all the other botanicals that we grow, Spilanthes are grown biodynamically. There’s a lot that goes into biodynamic* farming, but one element is that it uses the sun, moon, stars and planets of earth to bring about balance and healing - that means harvesting exclusively on days that align with the appropriate moon cycle. Spilanthes are picked on days when the moon passes through the “Air and Light” signs of Libra, Gemini and Aquarius; these stages of the moon cycle favor development of flowers, substance and colour through influence over the air, making it the optimal time to harvest. It’s a flower that we’ve had since the early days of Jurlique. Our founder Ulrike Klein discovered Spilanthes in Brazil in the 1980s and soon realized its high potency. In fact, all the Spilanthes flowers on our farm come from that very first imported seed back in the ‘80s. Thanks to the care that our farm workers put into each seed, we haven’t had to buy any new seeds since. We’ve always known that Spilanthes is a special plant. Firstly, it’s traditionally known as the ‘toothache plant’, due to its mouth-numbing ability when chewing (our team on the farm tell us that the actual flower heads make your fingers tingly, so they’re careful not to touch their eyes after they have been hand picking flowers as they have that numbing effect). Secondly, Spilanthes extract has a soothing effect on the skin. But it’s only recently that we’ve discovered it can also promote skin’s collagen production by up to 46%i, one of the key factors in preventing the appearance of ageing – which is exactly why it’s one of the key ingredients in our new anti-ageing Nutri-Define range. Discover the power of Spilanthes with Nutri-Define at Jurlique. * Certified biodynamic by the National Association for Sustainable Agriculture, Australia. Jurlique’s products and farm are not certified or affiliated with Demeter® USA or Demeter International.
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Thrive in the Lunar New Year with new self-love goals
In a world constantly in motion, where we juggle countless roles and responsibilities, the essence of thriving lies in the beauty of slowing down. As we step into a new year, let self-love be your guiding star, because in nurturing ourselves, you can revitalize your energy flow and bring positivity to your daily interactions with others. Here are some tips to get you started Self-Love |The art of Mindful living Self-love is the foundation upon which our well-being and happiness are built. It's an essential practice that involves accepting and valuing oneself unconditionally. To cultivate self-love, one can begin by practicing mindfulness. Mindfulness is the art of being fully present in the moment, observing thoughts and feelings without judgment. Engaging in regular mindfulness exercises, such as meditation or deep breathing, can help calm the mind and create space for self-compassion to flourish. Love Your Body | Listen and Care This year, make a promise to truly listen to your body, from the inside out. Your body often sends signals when it's time to slow down so make sure to listen and respond accordingly. Engage in purposeful movement like yoga, a beautiful way to connect with your body and find balance. Take regular walks in nature; connecting with the outdoors can be incredibly grounding and rejuvenating. And don't forget to treat yourself with a nurturing self-care ritual that can also lift your spirit. Use our Exclusive Edition Rose Body Oil to hydrate and soften your skin. Use it as a moisturizer or massage oil, or mix it with Jurlique Body Lotion for a session of total replenishment. And don't forget to treat yourself with a nurturing self-care ritual that can also lift your spirit. Use our Exclusive Edition Rose Body Oil to hydrate and soften your skin with a mindful massage. Apply the oil with pampering strokes across your body, being conscious of the touch and scent of every movement as you replenish your mind, body and soul. Spread the Love | It's Good for the Soul A good life is not complete without good relationships, and a self-love ritual is not complete without spreading the love to those around you. Embrace the ripple effect of kindness. Make it a practice to perform random acts of kindness, knowing that small gestures can brighten someone's day and uplift your soul.
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The Jurlique Team’s Top Face Mist Rituals + Tips.
When it comes to skincare, the ritual is often as important as the product itself. Today, we're peeling back the curtain and giving you an exclusive look into our staff's top face mist rituals and tips. Explore innovative ways to elevate your skincare ritual and experience the revitalizing benefits of our most-loved face mists. The Perfect Makeup Primer - Reviewed by our Global Brand Manager Betty Wu Our Makeup enthusiast, Betty, swears by Jurlique's Rosewater Balancing Mist as the ultimate makeup primer. A few spritzes provide instant hydration, creating a dewy canvas to begin your morning makeup ritual. It can help makeup go on more smoothly and is the perfect refresher, giving skin a natural glow throughout the day. DIY Sheet Masks - Recommended by our Activation's Specialist, Diana Zhao Diana, our resident self-care guru, creates DIY sheet masks using Lavender Hydrating Mist for a relaxing self-care moment. She suggests misting a clean cotton or soft fibre cloth and placing it on your face for 10-15 minutes while relaxing in a warm bath. The mist's lavender scent helps soothe the senses, while the botanical-rich ingredients work to refresh and hydrate the skin. Midday Pick-Me-Up - A Favorite our Head of Global Content, Emily Logan Emily relies on face mists as the ultimate midday refresher, keeping Jurlique's Sweet Violet & Grapefruit Hydrating Mist on her desk for a quick pick-me-up whenever she needs it. This lightweight mist delivers a dose of instant hydration with an uplifting scent infused with citrus notes that help invigorate the senses. Jet-Set Glow - Inspired by Promotions Manager, Laura Kennedy Laura, our globetrotter, reveals her secret to maintaining glowing skin while travelling. The air on planes can be incredibly dehydrating, and long journeys can leave skin looking a little lack-lustre. She recommends carrying Jurlique's Rosewater Balancing Mist to help hydrate the skin and refresh the senses on those long-haul flights. The Post-Workout Refresh - Recommended by Digital Design Lead, Lily McGeown Fitness enthusiast Lily knows the importance of post-workout skincare. After a sweaty HIIT class or challenging yoga session, she loves using Sweet Violet & Grapefruit Hydrating Mist for the ultimate refresh. Applied on clean skin, the mist's lightweight formula sinks in instantly, invigorating the skin while refreshing the senses. Incorporating these unique face mist rituals and tips from our staff can help elevate your daily skincare ritual. Whether you're looking for a makeup primer or a midday refresher, Jurlique's range of invigorating face mists offer the perfect remedy for your skincare needs. Refresh and hydrate with our nourishing mists.
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How to create a mindful ritual
Our hands hold a lot of power, serving as a bridge to our senses while connecting us to the world around us. Yet, in the midst of our daily skincare rituals, we sometimes overlook our hardworking hands. Incorporating hand care into your daily ritual presents an opportunity to show your hands some love while calming the mind and bringing a greater awareness to your senses. Here are a few tips on how to give your hands the tender, loving care they deserve: STEP 1 Wash with intention | The simple act of washing your hands can be transformed into a mindful ritual. Pay attention to the temperature of the water and the sensations on your skin, and use this time to intentionally wash away the stresses of the day. STEP 2 Nourish your hands: Jurlique's luxurious hand creams, enriched with farm-grown botanicals, are the perfect way to pamper your hands. The creamy texture provides a tactile experience that's both soothing and rejuvenating. Massage Jurlique’s Lavender or Rose Hand Cream into your hands, paying special attention to the palms and each finger, allowing the rich formulation to absorb deeply, leaving your hands soft, smooth and revitalized. STEP 3 Show your cuticles some love: Jurlique’s multi-purpose Rare Rose Face Oil, infused with Jurlique Rose Extract and a blend of plant oils, is the perfect way to nourish your cuticles. Using only a couple of drops, use your thumb to press the oil gently along the base of each nail. STEP 4 Hand massage: Take a self-care moment each day and indulge in a mini hand massage. Using Jurlique's Citrus or Jasmine Hand Cream, begin by rubbing your palms together to generate heat, then gently knead each finger and the spaces between them. Finish with soothing strokes along the back of your hand, allowing tension to melt away. Incorporating hand care into your daily ritual is an act of self-care that extends far beyond skincare. It's an opportunity to nurture your hands, calm your mind, and awaken your senses. By infusing intention, nourishment, and touch into this simple ritual, you can help improve your wellbeing and celebrate the remarkable power of touch. Show your hands some love with Jurlique hand creams.
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3 ways to spark joy these holidays
As we remember, reconnect, and make new memories this festive season, holiday events and pressures can arrive in a flurry of activity, playing havoc with already busy schedules. It’s important that we remember to take a moment to rest, rejuvenate and bring balance back into our lives. Discover Jurlique’s tips from bringing joy back into our skin, mind and body. Skin Extended busy periods like the holiday season can bring on fatigue and lack of restful sleep. This impacts the body and the skin so it’s important to have some quick pick-me-ups to help improve and maintain a healthy complexion. Our Activating Water Essence + is enriched with farm-grown Marshmallow Root to help hydrate and keep skin radiant. The perfect pick-me-up before for the busy, festive period. Need a bit more nourishment? Try adding a few drops of Rare Rose Face Oil or Purely-Age Defying Face Oil for amplified nourishment and skin benefits. After a long and stressful day, there is no better sensation than washing away your worries. For a gentle yet thorough cleanse, we recommend a double cleanse ritual, which is suitable for all skin types. Nourishing Cleansing Oil effectively removes long-wearing makeup from all events you are going to before a second cleanse with Radiant Skin Foaming Cleanser which gently exfoliates to leave skin feeling refreshed and radiant. Regular boosts of hydration are also must-needed so you can continue creating joyful moments throughout the day. Our iconic Rosewater Balancing Mist leaves skin feeling instantly hydrated, soothed and well-balanced, with essences from the Jurlique Rose protecting the skin and restoring its natural glow – not to mention a beautiful scent you won’t find anywhere else. Mind Reconnect with nature and boost your mental wellbeing whether you spend your time indoor or outdoors this holiday season For those looking for some at home TLC, diffuse one our unique blends like our Relax Pure Essential Oil Blend to wind down from a busy year. The soothing and calming aroma of the Relax Pure Essential Oil Blend helps to ease and wind down at any time of day for a moment of peace. Complete the experience with a cup of chamomile tea and a few notes of ambient music. Regular exercise and spending time amongst nature is a valuable way to clear our mind and nurture our mental health. Body Reconnecting with your spirit is a key part of holistic wellness all year round, and becomes even more important during the holiday season as we reflect on our families and achievements. Start with the candle and finish your self-care ritual with the sweet aromas of a soothing massage using our Rose Body Oil. Meditation and breathwork can also be used to ground you in the present and transform your home into a harmonious sanctuary. Place 5-8 drops of the Balance Pure Essential Oil Blend in your diffuser to allow the full-bodied fragrance to scent your space, providing a moment of warming, earthy ambience conducive to meditation and introspection. Create your wellness ritual
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A gift for everyone on your list
The holiday season is a time of giving. Reconnecting with loved ones, giving gifts from the heart, and expressing gratitude, creates joyful memories that will last a lifetime. The perfect gift surprises, delights, and is personalized for the recipient - no matter how difficult it may be to shop for them! Discover the Jurlique festive gift guide for everyone on your list. For the person in your life who cares selflessly and always puts others first. Show your appreciation by pampering them with an indulgent gift of self-care. Nutri-Define Ritual Enriched with farm-grown Spilanthes,, with its Pro-Collagen action, the Nutri-Define Ritual leaves skin looking smoothed, firmed and supple. Rich textures and our quartet of radiance-boosting botanicals hydrate and moisturize to restore skin’s luminosity. Holistic wellbeing starts with nature and nurturing the body, mind and spirit. Give the gift of renewal and rejuvenation with a gift that promotes natural wellness. Iconic Collection Experience our best-selling skincare essentials that hydrate, nourish, and restore radiance to your skin. The formulas feature potent natural ingredients that are meticulously cultivated and hand-harvested at our biodynamic^ farm in South Australia to ensure they retain maximum potency. Rose and Hand Mist Duo Nurture skin wellness and boost skin’s appearance throughout the day with this duo. Perfect for sliding into your handbag or suitcase, these are designed to be used on-the-go to deeply hydrate, restore radiance thanks to our farm-grown Rose extract. Rose Hand and Body Indulgence For top-to-toe wellness, there is no better gift to give (or receive). Perfect for any age or skin type, wash away the day with our luxurious Rose Shower Gel, hydrate and boost skin radiance with the Rose Body Lotion, and soften and moisturize throughout the day with the Rose Hand Cream. What do you get the loved one who is always on top of the latest style trends? A timeless gift encapsulating natural beauty that makes them look and feel their very best. Rare Rose Hydrating A skincare ritual that heroes our farm grown botanicals. Rare Rose Face Oil and Rosewater Balancing Mist feature farm-grown Jurlique Rose, for hydrated, nourished, and radiant skin, while Activating Water Essence+ contains Marshmallow Root to help soften, condition and prep for subsequent skincare products. Hand Care Heroes For the loved one with perpetually hard-working hands, our Hand Care Heroes is a moment of rest to restore and rejuvenate. Our most-loved hand cream hydrates, softens and calms the skin to leave hands softened and protected. Experience a vault of our famous formula in four uplifting scents. With a feast to prepare, decorations to organize, dishes to clean, and schedules to coordinate, the role of host or hostess can be a thankless task! Express your gratitude for the one who opens their home and heart to all. Rose Softening Hands and Restoring Hand Wash and Lotion What would the festive season be without the host or hostess who brings us all together in joyful celebration? Give those hard-working hands a moisturizing and soothing Hand Wash and Hand Lotion duo that are sure to help rejuvenate and restore long after the guests have departed. The most difficult person to shop for during the festive season is undoubtedly the unexpected gift recipient. Whether they’re a colleague, teacher, neighbor, or acquaintance, discover these crowd-pleasing last-minute gifts. Hand Care On The Go The Hand Care Heroes gift set is a collection of six rich, moisturizing hand creams in two of our best-selling scents – uplifting Rose and soothing Lavender. These hand creams are an ideal size for travel or slipping into your handbag. Gift this as a set or pull it apart to use as the perfect stocking filler. Rose and Hand Lip Treats The Rose Hand and Lip Treats deeply moisturizes and nourishes with the power of farm-grown Rose for an uplifting addition to any skincare ritual. Perfect for any age and skin type, the Rose Love Balm comforts and conditions dry lips while the Rose Hand Cream helps sooth and repair dry, rough hands. Shop holiday gifting now
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