Wellbeing Journal
10 IN-FLIGHT SKIN CARE SECRETS
When you think of travelling, you immediately imagine endless afternoons lying on a beach in the Maldives. You dream of roaming the galleries and museums in Paris. You can feel the sunny days exploring the streets of Positano in sandal-clad feet. But before you get to that part, you’re sitting on your suitcase trying to zip it up and considering sacrificing your skincare beauty pouch for a perfectly planned outfit. Of course, there are a handful of items you’ll inevitably have to leave behind or forget, but don’t let your skincare be it!Does flying affect your skin? Yes! Is there a way to combat it? Yes! Something they don’t tell you about airplanes is that the air in the cabins are practically moisture free. Recycled cabin air is around 55% drier than normal air. What this means for your skin is that all the goodness in your skin cells that keeps your skin plump and hydrated is being sucked dry into a prune state! Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist Intense Deluxe Edition and Jurlique Rose Luxe Edition Hand Cream next to painting The good news is whether you’re jetting off to Europe for a month-long vacation or down to Byron Bay for a quick weekend getaway with the girls, we’ve got the ultimate list of airplane skincare tips:1. REMOVE YOUR MAKEUPA dry cabin environment + makeup clogging your pores = skin irritation and breakouts. That’s an equation you definitely don’t want happening. Carry a hydrating face wash that won’t leave your skin feeling tight and overly stripped like our Radiant Skin Foaming Cleanser. If you can’t leave your seat, pour a few drops of our Nourishing Cleansing Oil onto a cotton round and gently swipe across your face. Finish off with a makeup wipe until the wipes come out clean. Read more on cleansing oils here (no link yet). 2. PUT ON A SHEET MASKThink of this skincare routine as a self-care ritual too. You have X hours of uninterrupted time so treat yourself. With clean hands, put on a hydrating sheet mask when the cabin lights have dimmed and enter into relaxation mode. 3. PAT IN A SERUM TO HYDRATE AND PROTECT THE SKINThe theme here is, skin hydration, and there’s no such thing as getting too much of it. One of the ways to hydrate your skin is to use a hydrating serum that’ll provide long-lasting hydration and protection from dehydration. To refresh and hydrate your skin use our Moisture Plus Rare Rose Serum for a deliverance of hydration throughout your flight journey. 4. APPLY A MOISTURISERLock in all that hydrating goodness with a moisturiser. Our Herbal Recovery Signature Moisturising Cream is perfect for the job! Packed with powerful botanicals, your skin will feel rejuvenated, nourished and deeply hydrated with its light, yet rich texture. 5. DAB ON EYE CREAMSometimes it’s hard to catch up on well-deserved beauty sleep when you’re on the plane. Our Herbal Recovery Signature Eye Gel visibly brightens your eye area and reduces the signs of puffiness and fatigue. 6. MIST THROUGHOUT THE FLIGHTThe best face mist for flying is a refreshing face mist that’ll refresh and balance your skin out. Your parched skin will drink up Jurlique’s Rosewater Balancing Mist. It’s not only going to pamper and deeply nourish your skin, but also improve your skin’s barrier function. 7. SWIPE ON LIP BALM REGULARLYMake sure your chapped lips are not the first impression you make on the new city you step into! The perfect lip balm should protect and hydrate. Lucky for you, we have the perfect one. Our Jurlique Rose Love Balm can also be used on your cuticles, elbows and other dry patches to protect against the notorious in-flight moisture loss. 8. APPLY HAND CREAMYour hands aren’t immune from the effects of the superdy cabin. One of the most underrated yet best beauty products for air travel is hand cream. Thanks to the roses’ natural-based antioxidant properties, the best hand cream to hydrate your dry hands is Jurlique’s cult classic, Rose Hand Cream. A little goes a long way - the rich buttery texture absorbs in seconds so it won’t leave greasy fingerprints over your iPad. Bonus: at 40mL, it’s minuscule enough to perfectly chuck into your carry on. 9. DRINK A TON OF WATERKeep your hydration levels up! When you’re hydrated inside, it’s easier for your skin to remain hydrated and supple as well. Try to avoid alcohol and caffeine as they deplete your body of H20. Dehydration is one of the most common reasons your skin feels horrible after a flight. 10. AVOID SALTY AND PROCESSED FOODSExcess salt and processed foods can cause puffiness, especially puffy eyes. Pack some of your own snacks for the journey, or stick to lighter options on the menu. BONUS TIP!A little de-germing routine should fit nicely into your skin care routine; after all, the start of having the best skincare for travel is having clean hands. Once your in-flight skin care routine is complete, don’t touch your face! Planes are full of germs, and this will reduce the chance of you transferring bacteria to your skin. Wash your hands and or/use hand sanitiser before eating and after touching anything – from your tray table to the overhead locker.
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FIVE VEGAN RECIPES YOU NEED TO TRY
Veganism is now the talk of the town and let’s face it, the world (literally) - the vegan hashtag has a huge 87.3 million posts on Instagram. This is also reflected in the vegan food business exploding - sales rose 10 times faster than other foods in the USA. This cultural shift could be attributed to documentaries on Netflix, such as What the Health and The Game Changers - which had everyone talking. But not just talking but looking for a huge shift in their diets and what they consume (and with good reason). There are reportedly numerous benefits for going vegan, from health reasons such as reducing cancer, to how great it is for the environment. Another added bonus? It’s also supposed to be great for your skin. In plant-based diets, there’s thought to be increased levels of vitamins and antioxidants, which are associated with glowing skin. Vegetables and fruits such as tomatoes, peppers, plums and carrots contain carotenoids (the oranges, reds and yellows pigments), which when eaten regularly can help boost your own skin’s brightness. Antioxidants from a plant-based diet can also combat acne, help reduce inflammation and slows down the ageing process. But it doesn’t have to be all or nothing when opting for a vegan diet. One of the easier ways of incorporating into your life? Make it gradual - opting for #MeatFreeMondays, rather than making a huge lifestyle change. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite (and easy-to-make) vegan recipes, which are so good, they might have you making even more plant-based decisions in your daily meal choices. Watermelon Acai Bowl - this is a great way to start the day and pack in the fruit. We love this variation with watermelon - a feast for the eyes and the mouth. Cauliflower Buffalo Wings - if you’re a fan of chicken and not entirely sure how to replace it, then this recipe might be for you. There’s also a vegan ranch dip which sounds absolutely delicious. Balsamic Mushrooms, with Kale - all hail the kale. This superfood is also super tasty and when paired with balsamic roasted mushrooms and mashed potato, it’s even more heavenly. Chickpea Brownies - if you have a sweet tooth, then you’re going to love these gluten-free vegan brownies. Will anyone truly believe they’re made from chickpeas? We can’t wait to make this recipe. Vegan chilli - sometimes after a long work day, the last thing you want to do is cook. But, this easy-to-make vegan chilli is the ideal option for a week-day dinner. It’s also very helpful for batch lunch cooking. Eating vegan is much easier than you think and there are plenty of food options out there, which act as natural swaps for meat and dairy-based meals. With so many beauty, health and environmental benefits, it’s a great way to feel and look good too.
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4 FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BIOSOME6
Since 2014, Nutri-Define has been one of our flagship ranges, attracting devotees around the world thanks to its nourishing and natural-based anti-ageing formulas. Six years later and we’ve reformulated the range to make its anti-ageing properties even more powerful, using the latest technology and potent botanicals grown on the Jurlique Farm to create skin care designed to firmer, younger and smoother-looking skin. The complete Nutri-Define Supreme range helps to address the appearance of: • Deeper, more visible lines and wrinkles • Lack of elasticity • Crepiness and thinning appearance of the skin • Discolouration and uneven skin tone • Advanced dehydration and moisture loss • Loss of smoothness and irregular skin texture • Dullness, decreased clarity and lack of luminosity and radiance The reformulated range is all down to Biosome6, a revolutionary new liposome technology that harnesses nature’s most potent natural ingredients to fight the signs of ageing. It’s a unique delivery system that is a micro-dispersion of the six botanical plant extracts from the Jurlique Farm. Discover everything you need to know about Biosome6 below – and how it will upgrade your anti-ageing skin care. IT HARNESSES LIPOSOME TECHNOLOGY Liposome technology is a skin care delivery system that was first used in 1986 to deliver active ingredients to the skin and help them penetrate more effectively. Biosome6 refills gaps in the stratum corneum, your skin’s natural protective barrier, to improve moisture retention. Each micro-capsule penetrates beneath the skin’s surface, delivering greater concentrates of Spilanthes Flower Extract, Horseradish Root Extract and the Jurlique Radiance Blend to restore luminosity, volume and suppleness. IT PROTECTS AND RESTORES SKIN The advanced Biosome6 technology helps to protect skin and delivers the active ingredients by mimicking the skin’s natural lipid structure. It helps to restore the intercellular lipids of the surface of the epidermis, improving the appearance of the skin and enhancing its barrier function. THE NAME IS AN AMALGAMATION OF ITS PARTS We haven’t just made it up, Biosome6 does actually mean something. ‘Bio’ represents the biodynamic farming we practice on the Jurlique Farm, ‘some’ represents liposome technology and ‘6’ represents the six farm-grown extracts that are found in the formula: Spilanthes, Horseradish, Marshmallow, Calendula, Rose and Lavender. IT INCREASES COLLAGEN PRODUCTION IN SKIN …by up to 46%*. Collagen and elastin are essential proteins that give skin a plump, firm and youthful appearance. Age and exposure slow down the production of both these proteins, leading to wrinkles, sagging skin, and a loss of firmness. Biosome6 boosts your skin’s natural ability to produce Collagen VII and Collagen I, two types of collagen integral to preventing signs of ageing.
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5 WAYS TO BOOST COLLAGEN NATURALLY
Collagen. It’s been a buzzword in the beauty industry for years. Alongside elastin, it’s one of the vital proteins that your skin needs to maintain plumpness, firmness, radiance – and to fight the signs of ageing. You may see collagen-boosting creams, supplements and even drinks that can be consumed, all in the name of supple, youthful-looking skin but the best way to boost collagen levels is through a combination of natural skin care products and a few healthy lifestyle habits. WHAT IS COLLAGEN? Collagen is the common form of protein that supports our skin’s structure and suppleness. It is found in tissues of the muscles, bones, tendons, blood vessels and the digestive system since the day we’re born but as we reach the age of 20, our bodies start to produce less and less collagen, which can result in wrinkles and sagging in skin.Our bodies can’t produce collagen by itself, which explains why there are so many products on the market that claim to help stimulate collagen production in skin. But it’s not just about what we put on our skin - we also need other nutrients to aid the process of collagen production such as zinc, vitamin C and copper. Read on for our five top tips to help boost your skin’s collagen levels. HOW TO INCREASE COLLAGEN NATURALLY 1. HYDRATE Ever heard the saying ‘healthy skin starts from the inside-out’? It’s true: drinking at least 2L of water every day or consuming the equivalent in water-rich foods such as watermelon, cucumber, and strawberries, not only keeps you hydrated, but also produces the moisture-rich environment in which collagen and elastin thrive.2. CHOOSE COLLAGEN-BOOSTING FOODS AND EAT WELL Where possible, avoid sugar and choose foods that boost collagen such as nutrient-rich leafy greens, citrus, and cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower). These foods contain high levels of Vitamin C and Sulphur, both of which are essential to healthy rates of collagen production. Read our guide for eating your way to radiant skin for more health food tips.3. APPLY NATURAL-BASED SKIN CARE PRODUCTS Supplement your diet with a targeted natural skin care ritual. Our reformulated Nutri-Define range harnesses the power of liposomes - natural microscopic fluid bodies - to restore the skin’s barrier and enhance moisture retention. Natural ingredients including an extract from the Spilanthes flower, have been shown to boost the production of Collagen VII and Collagen I, two essential anti-ageing proteins, by up to 46%*. Use both Nutri-Define Supreme Rejuvenating Serum and Restorative Cream to achieve more optimal results.4. PAMPER YOURSELF Level up your daily skin care routine with a jade roller or facial massage tool. Regular face massages can boost blood circulation and promote collagen production - plus they’re a great way to unwind at the end of a long day. Need a bit more pampering? Discover our favourite (and easy) self-care rituals that you can add to your routine effortlessly.5. PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE SUN You knew it was coming: sun protection. While protecting your skin from the sun won’t boost collagen levels, it will preserve them. Sun exposure can speed up collagen breakdown, potentially undoing all the good work you put in elsewhere in your skin care ritual. To prevent this, apply our UV Defence Daily Lotion SPF 50+ 30 every day, even when it’s cloudy, and protect yourself further with a sunhat during the hotter months. 6. SUPPLEMENTS AND LIFESTYLE HABITS In addition to skincare, diet and supplements that boost collagen can support your skin from within. Marine collagen, vitamin C, and zinc-based supplements may help your body produce collagen in skin more effectively. Always consult a professional before adding new supplements. Equally important is managing stress, since high stress levels can accelerate collagen loss. Gentle rituals, deep breathing, or mindful skincare moments can help restore balance for resilient, radiant skin. FAQs Can you rebuild collagen in your skin? Yes. While collagen declines with age, targeted products like collagen skincare and nutrient-rich foods can help restore collagen in the face. Which food has the highest collagen? Bone broth contains naturally occurring collagen. For plant-based support, citrus, berries, and broccoli help your body maintain collagen in skin. Can I increase my collagen naturally? Yes. Hydration, a balanced diet, moisturisers, and consistent sun protection all help you build collagen naturally and maintain healthy-looking skin. How do you build collagen naturally? Through lifestyle and ritual: hydrate, eat collagen-boosting foods, use serums, incorporate massage, and protect your skin from UV exposure. For tailored skincare advice, visit our contact page. How can I rebuild my collagen fast? The fastest way to get collagen is through collagen-rich foods like bone broth, or supplements combined with vitamin C to aid absorption.
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SPILANTHES: OUR SECRET TO NATURAL ANTI-AGEING
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 favour 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 realised 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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AN INTERVIEW WITH PAULA JOYE
From journalist to editor of some of Australia's largest magazines, to content creator and founder of her own lifestyle website - The Joye - Paula Joye has racked up an impressive résumé. And with a career that spans more than 25 years, it's safe to say that Paula knows a thing or two about beauty and looking after one's skin. We sat down to find out what goes into her successful career, her top skin care advice and what natural beauty means to her.What does a day in the life of Paula Joye look like?There is nothing very typical about my days. How they play out comes down to the jigsaw of three key elements: family, work and the weather. However…in a perfect world: I’m up and out the door for a run by 6.30am. I love to exercise, it’s really important for my mental health as well as my body. It’s also my music time. If you see me running you just may also see me dancing in the street. Literally.Post workout, it's coffee (I make my own – this is a new thing – but I love saving $10 a day!) and then a shower. I take a product called ArmaForce (brilliant for immunity), powdered magnesium and collagen every day.My beauty routine is very simple. I use a serum – my current favourite is Jurlique Nutri-Define Supreme Rejuvenating Serum, which is action-packed with antioxidants, a great way to start any day. I mix a shimmer highlighter in with my sunscreen and a little foundation, one coat of mascara, lip balm and I’m out the door.Then truly anything could happen. I could be MCing an event, styling a shoot, in a shoot, creating video, filming a television segment, at the supermarket, picking a child up from school, interviewing a celebrity, walking the dog, washing the clothes, flying to Paris…it’s the mix of my life that makes things so interesting.In the evening I like to be with my family. My favourite people. Eating, reading, sleeping – home is my haven. At night, I always, always, always take my makeup off and clean my skin with a gentle cleanser, then it’s a delicious hydration moisturiser like Nutri-Define Supreme Restorative Rich Cream. A couple of nights a week, I use nothing at all because I think it’s important to keep the skin regulated with natural oils. Paula Joye applying Jurlique Nutri-Define Supreme Eye Contour Balm You’re a busy woman and wear lots of different hats. How do you find balance in your life? Do you have a go-to activity for winding down?I don’t believe in balance. I think the notion places too much pressure on women. Just like happiness. Balance and joy should come as a by-product of living a life full of ups and downs.But when I need to relax I play the piano and sing. Magnesium salts in a very hot bath. Yoga. Red wine. Reality TV. And I take a huge amount of comfort from baking. Making a cake is like Sudoku. Methodical, rhythmical, mathematical – deeply satisfying.What have you learnt (good and bad) about beauty/skin care throughout your adult life?My mother was definitely ahead of her time when it came to sun protection. She never put her skin in the sun, and I have much to thank her for. She also taught me that simple was best when it comes to makeup and skin care. To be respectful of your genetics and let the body do its job.I guess the biggest change has been in the ingredients I look for when choosing products. Ageing skin needs more than just hydration, so I’ve gravitated toward brands that deliver noticeable results.I’ve learnt that not every product will suit everyone. I don’t do well with glycolic or vitamin C. You need to be honest about what works for your skin and stay in that lane. Too much shopping around and you’ll never reach your skin goals.I’ve learned to be consistent. Take off my makeup before bed. Everyday. Wear sunscreen. Everyday. Those two acts are fundamental to good skin.I also have fallen in love with face rollers. They are great for puffiness and bringing that critical blood flow to the skin. I keep mine in the fridge. And roll away while I read the newspaper and have my cup of coffee. Essential on long haul flights.What does natural beauty mean to you?Unworked hair, clear polished skin, shiny eyes. Well-worn denim jeans, white linen shirts, Jurlique Rose Body Oil, sunshine, salt water on your skin; flowers in a vase, a fresh mango…natural beauty is about making good choices, simplifying and being content with the hand you’ve drawn.What do you wish you’d learnt/ been told about the importance of using good skin care many years ago?The French are brilliant at teaching young women to care for their skin from a young age. Watch mothers and daughters on the streets of Paris and they're always talking. Skin care is cultural and handed down from generation to generation. It’s so smart because the earlier good habits are formed the better. The big thing I wish I’d known from a young age is that your face stops at the top of your boobs. And don’t forget the back of your hands. You must look after ALL of your skin. Paula Joye wearing black swimsuit and gold necklace next to wall At Jurlique we believe in pairing our customers with both a moisturiser and a serum to obtain optimal results. There can be some stigmas around what exactly a serum is, how do you use a serum, do you even need a serum? Based on your extensive experience as an Editor and Blogger, can you share some words with us around your thoughts on including a serum in your beauty/ skin care regime?I measure the health of my skin by how I look with no makeup in the morning light. The three things that help it stand up to this harsh test are hydration, sleep and an active serum. As you get older an active serum goes a long way in improving texture, tone and radiance.Made up of smaller molecules than a moisturiser or oil, serums penetrate the skin with a high concentration of active ingredients which target specific concerns like fine lines, hydration and pigmentation.Don’t confuse your favourite moisturiser with a serum. For optimum skin health you need regular application of each. Although both are great hydrators the key difference between the products is texture. Moisturisers are richer and work as barriers to keep hydration in and pollution out. While serums treat on a deeper level working actively rather than just protecting.What's your stand out product from the Jurlique Nutri-Define Supreme range and why?For women who really care about natural ingredients and prefer botanical skin solutions the Jurlique Nutri-Define Supreme range is truly world class. The hero, Spilanthes Flower Extract which has been scientifically proven to increase skin’s collagen production, combines with antioxidants to minimise loss of elasticity, uneven skin tone and wrinkles. The result is brighter more even skin with improved texture and tone.My favourites: Nutri-Define Supreme Rejuvenating Serum because it’s so damn effective and I love the Nutri-Define Supreme Eye Contour Balm for an indulgent but non-irritating eye cream.Care to share a beauty/skin care hack with us?Apply perfume to your pulse points - don’t spray it all over you like room freshener. It’s the base of the neck, base of the throat, inner elbow, behind the knees and then your circulatory system will do the rest.Discover more from Paula on her website, The Joye, or follow her on Instagram here.
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HABITS FOR THE BEST NIGHT’S SLEEP
You’ve hit snooze three times already and still feel like you’ve only just dozed off. You shuffle your way to the bathroom with groggy eyes and bed hair hoping to wake yourself up with a shower, the endless skin care and makeup products on your counter and dose of caffeine. But it shouldn’t be your morning routine that wakes you up, but rather your night-time routine that should have you waking up feeling naturally refreshed and energised. Sleep expert Matthew Walker says in his book Why We Sleep that sleep enhances our experiences in the day, re-calibrates our emotions and helps our bodies better deal with stress. Here are our tips on the maximising the benefits of sleep so you don’t wake up wishing you had more sleep.Stay consistentYour body relies on predictability and functions better when a routine is set in place. Although it’s tricky to keep a regular sleep schedule, you need to go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day (including weekends!). Don’t just take our word for it, Psychology professor J. Peterson says in his book 12 Rules for Life that in order to make your sleep more effective, it’s important to wake up at a consistent time for our mental health and well-being.A consistent night-time skin care routine will also help prevent signs of ageing. You don’t want to go to sleep with your pore’s clogged with the day’s gunk. Put on something comfy such as Elkie & Ark’s Organic Linen Robe to help you get unready for the night. Our Nutri-Define Supreme Cleansing Foam is perfect to kick start your sleep skin repair process. It gently sweeps away makeup and impurities with natural polishing beads to help encourage healthy cell turnover and leave your skin refreshed and perfectly cleansed for bed. A combination of a natural night cream and eye cream are perfect to have you waking up with glowing skin. Our Nutri-Define Supreme Restorative Rich Cream with its buttery texture will keep your skin hydrated and firm. The best eye cream for lines and puffiness is our Nutri-Define Supreme Eye Contour Balm. Gently smooth it around your eye area to ensure bright and revitalised eyes in the morning.Use linen sheetsYou’re only as cosy as your sheets are, and nothing beats wrapping yourself in luxe fresh sheets. Beyond their softness and breathability, linen sheets are trans-seasonal and temperature-regulating so they’ll keep you cool in summer and warm in winter. The slightly abrasive nature of the fibres also increases your blood flow during sleep. Be careful when making the switch to organic linen sheets as some “organic” bedsheets have been processed with formaldehyde among other chemicals. Sleep better with sustainably made products such as Elkie & Ark’s Linen Sheets, which are free from toxic bleaches, dyes or softeners.Get in the zoneNo more late-night tech sessions, your bedroom should be a sanctuary for respite. Log out for the night and try to leave your phone and other distractions out of the room. To give your brain enough downtime, it’s best to not use anything with a screen at least an hour before bed. If you use your phone as an alarm, make sure to switch your phone to Sleep Mode or put it on silent.With its snooze-inducing properties, Lavender is perfect to help you fall asleep faster. Mist your face and pillowcase with our Lavender Hydrating Mist to soothe and calm your senses. For an extra dose of relaxation, add a couple of drops of our Lavender Pure Essential Oil into a diffuser and as the scent wafts throughout your space, you’ll be asleep before you know it.Caffeinate laterCoffee is an instant pick me up first thing in the morning to get you buzzing for the day. We all do it, but Naturopath/Nutritionist Tabitha at Awaken your Health says that doing this adds stress to your body. Help your body wake up and naturally reduce stress on your system by delaying caffeine until 10 am, and starting the day with a protein, low sugar meal.
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THE ULTIMATE VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT GUIDE
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there’s no better time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day gifts for your partner. Whether you love it or hate it, a gift or doing something thoughtful is seen as a token of your love and appreciation – and this extends beyond the traditional ‘partner’. Come February 14th, throw the rulebook out the window and treat yourself or a friend to something, too. You can do so much better than a card. This year treat them to a gift they’ll cherish long after Valentine’s Day: naturally glowing skin. Read on to shop our edit of natural beauty gifts your partner will love under any budget. Essential Oil Help your partner harness the soothing and balancing effects of aromatherapy with our essential oil range. Combine our Relax Blend Essential Oil with our Jojoba carrier oil, set the mood with candles and music and give your partner a relaxing massage. Suitable for use with our Jurlique Diffuser, our essential oils are perfect for a luxurious at-home spa day. Go one step further and check out our guide to creating a relaxing spa day at home.You can never go wrong with hand cream – they’re practical, smell amazing and keep your hands delectably soft. Our cult-favourite Rose Hand Cream adds an element of luxury to your day and will keep your partner’s hands soft, supple and smooth. Rosewater Balancing Mist One of our bestsellers, Rosewater Balancing Mist simultaneously refreshes, revitalises and hydrates the skin. A must have – your partner will thank you for it! Activating Water Essence+ Our Activating Water Essence+ is THE signature Jurlique product. Our Activating Water Essence+, conditions, energises, and activates the skin’s ability to retain moisture – keeping the skin supple and soft throughout the day. A bottle will last for months. Rose Body Oil Help your partner develop a luxe full-body skin care routine with our Rose Body Oil . Rich in our signature Rosa Gallica extract, our body oil will deeply nourish your partner’s skin, leaving it soft, smooth and smelling divine. Herbal Recovery Bi-Phase Serum Don’t know your partner’s exact skin type? Our Herbal Recovery Bi-Phase Serum is suitable for all. Ultra-concentrated with Jurlique farm grown botanicals, this serum helps skin feel firmer, more supple, and delivers a renewed radiance to the complexion. Nutri-Define Supreme Restorative Light & Rich Cream For a luxurious take on anti-ageing, you can’t go wrong with our Nutri-Define Supreme Restorative Light Cream. This lightweight cream sits flawlessly under makeup and delivers intense hydration for smooth radiant skin while also reducing the signs of ageing. For a night cream, our Nutri-Define Supreme Restorative Rich Cream is a rich luxurious cream that improves skin’s firmness. Nutri-Define Supreme Rejuvenating Serum Give your partner hydrated, luminous skin at any age with this silky-smooth firming serum. Used morning and evening, it helps plumps the skin to reduce the appearance of lines and other signs of ageing. Rare Rose Holistic Facial One of the best Valentine’s Day beauty ideas is to treat your partner to a nourishing facial. With our Rare Rose Holistic Facial, your partner will be left feeling balanced with skin that visibly glows. Browse our spa menu, or head into a Jurlique store together and let your partner chose their treatment. BOOK NOW Best of Both Worlds Treatment Package Spoil your partner by gifting them with an indulgent treatment package they deserve. Our 120 minute Rejuvenating Escape package will have your partner looking and feeling rejuvenated after an aromatherapy full body massage and choice of any Jurlique Classic Signature Facial. BOOK NOW Still not sure what to get your partner? Head to your nearest Jurlique store and our Jurlique Beauty Experts will guide you on the best products that’ll have your partner glowing from head to toe. Or grab a Jurlique Gift Card while you’re there and let your partner decide their choice of Jurlique skin care.
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A GUIDE TO NATURAL VS. SYNTHETIC INGREDIENTS IN ANTI-AGEING SKIN CARE
As consumers we’re becoming more switched on than ever about what we’re putting onto our skin. In the beauty sphere, the course of natural skin care in Australia has boomed. When it comes to anti-ageing skin care, it can be difficult picking the right product(s) and regimen that’s best for you, let alone working out if you’re team natural or team synthetic. Is organic skin care really better? Are natural ingredients less powerful? What are safe synthetics?Here’s our guide to answer some of those questions about natural skin care vs synthetic skin care and also go through the best ingredients for anti-ageing. NATURAL ANTI-AGEING INGREDIENTS FOR SKIN To have a product boast being natural is alluring without a doubt. But it’s important to be wary as not all-natural ingredients are good, non-GMO or ethically sourced. At Jurlique we take the uncompromising task to preserve the integrity of nature and challenge what’s possible form natural skin care.AntioxidantsAntioxidants are a broad category of natural ingredients and include essential fatty acids like Rosehip Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. All of these ingredients boost collagen naturally, aid moisture retention and fight environmental aggressors. Grapeseed oil reduces fine lines, Avocado Oil nurtures the skin, while Rosehip Oil is rich in essential fatty acids and known for its restorative properties. You can find this antioxidant-rich blend of botanical oils in our Herbal Recovery Antioxidant Face Oil. A few drops mixed in with your moisturisers will revitalise your complexion and minimise the first signs of ageing.Plant extractsPreserving the integrity of nature by harnessing potent plant extracts for skin is at the heart of what we do at Jurlique. This is why we use our Bio-Intrinsic™ method, an alchemistic process that involves three stages where all the powerful ingredients from plants and herbs are extracted - the essence and life force of the plant is captured to deliver a magnified plant extract powerful enough to enhance the beauty of your skin.Our Herbal Recovery Eye Cream harnesses potent plant extracts and is clinically proven to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.iThe Yarrow Extract from our Jurlique farm in our Herbal Recovery Signature Serum also helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a firmer, smoother, and more youthful appearance.Advanced natural technologiesAs we get older, a targeted skin care routine is essential. At Jurlique we challenge the orthodoxies of natural skin care by fusing science and natural ingredients to create high performing, potent skin care for healthy beautiful skin.With our new reformulated anti-ageing Nutri-Define range, we fuse our most advanced, next generation Biosome6 Technology with the power of nature. Our Biosome6 Technology is an exclusive Jurlique liposome that delivers active natural ingredients deeper into the layers of ageing skin. 75% of women said their skin was more visibly youthful and 89% noticed a visible improvement in overall appearance of skin.iiSkin superfoodsThis category includes natural ingredients that are so effective they deserve a mention. Spilanthes extract helps promote collagen production, making it a powerful anti-ageing ingredient. Horseradish also boosts collagen production and helps minimise the appearance of skin discolouration. With 1-2 pumps of our Nutri-Define Supreme Rejuvenating Serum followed by Nutri-Define Supreme Eye Contour Balm and your choice of either Nutri-Define Supreme Restorative Rich Cream or Light Cream, these key ingredients will target key ageing concerns like loss of elasticity, uneven skin tone and wrinkles leaving you with luminous, redefined, youthful skin. Open skin care bottles sitting on a grey counter SYNTHETIC INGREDIENTS Using synthetic ingredients is almost inevitable. Ingredients with SPF, glycolic acid and hyaluronic acid have become staples in many skincare rituals. Here are some good synthetic ingredients you can look out for:RetinolRetinol is a synthetic Vitamin A derivative effective on stimulating collagen, cell turnover and reversing signs of ageing. Start with low concentration to avoid skin irritation. It’s important to note that retinol increases your skin’s sensitivity to sun, so make sure to wear a good SPF during the day. Products containing retinol are unsafe to use during pregnancy.EnzymesAHAs like glycolic acids and BHAs like salicylic acid both act to fight dullness and textured skin. It’s all about experimentation - start small with acids because if they’re overused, they can cause skin irritation and chemical burns. Low concentrations of AHA can be used during pregnancy, but BHAs in general should be avoided. THE BOTTOM LINE Some synthetic ingredients certainly offer anti-ageing benefits, but rest assured there are plenty of natural alternatives that are equally, if not more, effective. There’s no rule saying you can’t use both. They key is to make sure all ingredients you use on your skin are safe, effective and scientifically backed.
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