Wellbeing Journal
PRONE TO BLEMISHES?
Our top 7 skin care tips to help treat problem skinEveryone has experienced blemishes at least once in their lives. While some skin types are more prone to blemishes than others, we can all benefit from using the right products, and living in ways that support and nurture healthy skin.Read on for our top 7 skin care tips, so you can face the day with beauty and confidence.1. CLEANSERSDirt and oil are often behind blemishes. Cleansing correctly is the first step to treating problem skin. “If you don’t cleanse properly and regularly skin will start to look dull with an uneven texture and surface imperfections, blackheads will be more common and skin will lose its healthy glow,” says Jurlique Ultimate Beauty Expert Rebecca Nicholls.Use a cleanser that’s suited to your skin type, with ingredients like Calendula to help soothe inflamed skin. Gently apply with small circular motions, starting at your forehead before moving down your T-zone (your forehead, nose and chin). Wash with warm water and rinse with cool water, and don’t forget to cleanse morning and night, especially if you wear makeup.2. EXFOLIATORSExfoliators go one step further to clarifying your skin. Shedding dead skin cells helps unclog pores so younger, more radiant cells can shine through. However, if you have sensitive skin, it’s vital to choose a gentle exfoliator without abrasive scrubs or microbeads.Try a non-granular exfoliating gel to lift away dead cells without irritating your skin. Gently press the exfoliator to your face, without rubbing, then rinse with cool water. If your skin feels dry, moisturise with hydrating Rose extract.3. AVOID SUGARWhile it’s nice to treat yourself to the occasional sweet, sugar, carbohydrates and other high glycemic index (GI) foods it can harm your skin. High GI foods promote insulin spikes that increase oil production, which can block pores and feed bacteria, promoting breakouts.If you do find yourself craving sugar when emotional or stressed, try substituting chocolate for a walk to the local park. By distracting yourself when cravings arise, you can build new habits that focus on health and well being – as well as a chance to reconnect with nature.4. EXERCISEApart from relieving stress and cortisol levels, exercise assists blood flow to your skin. Boosting circulation helps carry oxygen and nutrients to cells, as well as move waste like free radicals away for disposal. Sweat can also help clear out pores – just make sure to follow any exercise with cleansing.Working out doesn’t have to include treadmills or weights, either. Simply taking time out for a walk each morning or evening will not only help your daily step count, but also offer you the time and space to disconnect from the pressures of life, and practice being more mindful.5. GET YOUR BEAUTY SLEEPYour body needs at least eight hours’ sleep each night to repair and rejuvenate. Lack of sleep can increase the amount of the stress hormone, cortisol, in the blood, which can promote blemishes through excess oil production.If you have trouble falling asleep, reset your sleep hygiene with a bedtime ritual. Avoid artificial-light screens like your mobile phone, as well as alcohol – try swapping for a chamomile tea instead. Then indulge in a warm bath with essential oils like Lavender to calm the senses and prime your body for rest.6. RELAXIf blemishes appear when you’re busy or stressed, taking steps to manage this will give your skin a much-needed chance to rejuvenate. Start the day with calming music and deep breathing, and avoid coffee – caffeine can worsen any anxiety, so try green tea instead. You can even meditate on your daily commute with a range of smartphone apps.For an indulgent moment of calm during the day, a spritz of our Rosewater Balancing Mist is a lovely way to refresh both skin and mind. 7. BLEMISH CREAMSFinally, a blemish cream with tinted concealer will help restore your skin –and confidence. Simply wash your hands, apply with your fingertip (or a concealer brush) and blend.
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EXPERT EYE CARE TIPS
The skin around your eyes is one of the most delicate areas of your body – and it shows the signs of age, stress and lack of sleep more easily than the rest of your face. Here are few tips from our experts to help keep your eyes looking and feeling fabulous. Avoid salty foods and alcohol. Both cause your skin to retain fluids, leading to puffiness. Rinse your face with cold water. This also helps reduce any puffiness around your eyes. Make sure you get enough sleep. As well as helping your skin regenerate and renew itself, this also helps prevent the appearance of dark circles under your eyes. Use a specialised eye cream morning and night. Our Purely Age Defying Firming Eye Cream is specifically designed to leave skin around eyes feeling firmer, smoother and tighter to help reduce visible lines and wrinkles. Wear sunscreen. Sun exposure is one of the key causes of skin ageing. Make sure you were a broad spectrum sunscreen that’s safe to use around your eyes, such as our Sun Specialist SPF40 High Protection Cream PA+++. Wear sunglasses. Even if you’re wearing sunscreen, bright sunlight causes you to squint, which leads to wrinkles over time. Apply your eye cream using your ring fingers. These fingers have the lightest touch. Warm a small amount of cream between the soft pads of your ring fingers and press and release it onto your skin, working from the inner corner of your eye outwards. Be gentle when removing eye makeup. Respect the delicate skin around your eyes, rubbing and pulling can cause wrinkles. Purely Age-Defying Nourishing Cleansing Oil effortlessly dissolves eye makeup, massage gently around the eye area, wet fingertips to emulsify and rinse thoroughly with warm water. Shop the Story: Purely Age-Defying Range
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YOUR BEST SKIN… AT ANY AGE
You can’t stop the clock but you can definitely slow down its impact on your skin.BE SUN-SAFEYou’ve heard it before, but the importance of protecting yourself from UV rays can’t be emphasised enough. The key? Being vigilant at all times, not just when you’re spending large chunks of time outdoors. “It’s estimated that up to 80 per cent of skin ageing can be attributed to photo ageing from incidental sun exposure,” says Jurlique’s Ultimate Beauty Expert, Rebecca Nicholls.And don’t just be sun smart in summer – it’s important to protect your skin year-round. “Just 20 minutes of incidental sun a day adds up,” says Rebecca. “Over a year you will see that this is equivalent to two weeks of unprotected exposure.”AVOID SUGARThose dark smudges under your eyes aren’t just from a lack of sleep. Toxic by-products produced when we process sugar (called glycation) can also cause those dark circles, as well as wrinkles and sagging. Cut down your intake by avoiding processed foods and sugary drinks. Boosting your intake of highly satiating foods, such as protein and fibre, will also help to fight cravings.BE SLEEP SMARTSkimping on sleep can cause blood vessels to dilate, leading to tell-tale puffiness and dark shadows under the eyes. The effects of sleep deprivation aren’t just skin deep – sleep allows our bodies to rest, repair, and regenerate cells – all crucial to slowing the ageing process.MAKE FRIENDS WITH OMEGA-3Studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids protect our cells from ageing by slowing down the shortening of telomeres, the markers of biological ageing found at the end of chromosomes. To make sure your cells receive the benefits of omega-3, you could take a fish oil supplement and boost your intake of omega-3-rich foods such as salmon, sardines and walnuts.FIGHT FREE RADICALSAntioxidants help fight against free radicals, which can damage the skin and cause premature ageing. “Free radicals are everywhere,” says Rebecca Nicholls. “They occur naturally in our body and are also left behind by smoke, pollution and the sun’s radiation.”Free radicals damage skin cells through the process of oxidation – substances that help prevent this damage are called ‘anti-oxidants’. “There’s dozens, if not hundreds, of different antioxidants. Naturally occurring antioxidants can be found in many of the plant and natural ingredients that are used to formulate Jurlique products,” says Rebecca.START NOWThere’s no time like the present to slow down your skin’s ageing process. Jurlique has an age-fighting range to suit your stage of life.AT A GLANCE: JURLIQUE’S ANTI-AGEING SOLUTIONSYouth DefenceBest for: Fatigue, fine lines, dehydrationTry: Herbal Recovery Signature SerumAge RepairBest for: Wrinkles, loss of elasticity, uneven skin toneTry: Purely Age-Defying Firming and Tightening SerumAge ReclaimBest for: Sagging, deep lines and wrinkles, uneven skin textureTry: Nutri-Define Superior Retexturizing Facial Serum
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DOWN TO THE PORE – 9 FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Our Ultimate Beauty Expert, Rebecca Nicholls, shares how to properly care for your pores.1. A pore is an opening on the skin which allows sweat, oil and other hormonal secretions to be transported to the surface layers of the skin.2. Genetics play a role determining pore size. Does your mother or father have large pores? Then there’s a good chance you might too.3. Lighter and fairer skins tend to have smaller, finer pores than darker skin tones or oil rich skins.4. Pores change over time. As skin matures and loses firmness pores will also appear to stretch or look more obvious.5. Dehydrated skin will also make pores look more visible as the skin stretches and emphasises pore size.6. Cleaner pores are less obvious than pores that are clogged with makeup, dirt or oil. Regular cleansing and exfoliation are the key, while a weekly treatment mask will also help.7. A blackhead is a small plug of oil, possibly combined with dead skin cells, that sits in a pore and oxidises causing the oil to discolour.8. NEVER squeeze a blackhead (no matter how tempting!). Squeezing pimples or blackheads can also damage pores which will make them more obvious in size.9. Clean skin that is regularly exfoliated is the best way to treat and prevent blackheads. Squeezing does not help and only increases the chance of a localised infection which will then turn the blackhead into a pimple and make it much more visible.AT A GLANCE: JURLIQUE’S PORE-PERFECT PRODUCTSFor fresh clean skin try Rose Moisture Plus With Antioxidant Complex Moisturising Cleanser which not only cleans the skin but also has very gentle exfoliating properties.Daily Exfoliating Cream will help to gently remove dead skin cells and reveal smooth, clear skin.For targeted areas of congestion and multiple blackheads try Blemish Cream to help rebalance and conceal or Purifying Mask at night to help address excess oil and uneven skin texture while gently exfoliating.
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DO YOU NEED A SKINTERVENTION
Stop these four habits and you’ll make a major difference to the health of your skin.1. Washing your face before your hair in the showerShampoo and conditioner contain isopropyl myristate, which is really, really good at clogging your pores. So make sure you wash your face after your hair to make sure that any excess hair product has been rinsed from your precious skin.2. Not washing your face before bedLet’s be honest, sometimes we all feel like just crawling into bed without cleansing. But while you sleep your skin renews itself and removes toxins from your pores. So if you’re wearing makeup, these toxins can’t get through, leading to breakouts and damaged skin.3. Super-hot showersA deliciously hot shower, especially after a long day, is a fabulous treat. But unfortunately hot water on your face is a no-no. The heat makes the skin’s oil soften, and combined with soap, the skin’s oil barrier is stripped away in no time, leading to dry and itchy skin. So have lukewarm showers, especially when you run your face under the water.4. Not wearing sunscreen EVERY daySunscreen is the best protection against harmful UV rays that can seriously damage your skin and cause skin cancer. Even if you’re only outside to go to work, or to go grocery shopping, it’s vital to wear a broad-spectrum sun lotion to protect your skin. Sunscreen is the ultimate anti-ager!
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ALL ABOUT CALENDULA
Calendula Officinalis is the star ingredient in Jurlique’s groundbreaking sensitive skin range, Calendula Redness Rescue.Also known as the Marigold, Calendula is a member of the daisy family, Asteracae. An annual plant that reaches one metre in height, Calendula grows well in the Australian spring and summer and is particularly suited to growing in the climate of the Adelaide Hills.Thought to have originated in southern Europe, the Calendula likes a sunny location and tolerates most soils. A favourite among gardeners, the Calendula’s distinctive flowers, ranging in colour from pastel yellow to deep orange (thanks to high levels of antioxidants, including carotenoids) are a common sight in flower gardens around the globe.AN IMPRESSIVE HISTORYCalendula has made itself extremely useful for thousands of years. It has been used to dye fabric and even hair; it has worked its way into cooking (and looks especially pretty when its petals are sprinkled on summer salads); it has even starred as an ingredient in love potions.According to Jurlique Ultimate Beauty Expert Rebecca Nicholls “Calendula is known to help soothe and calm most major skin sensitivities,” she explains.WE GROW SUPERIOR CALENDULAThe harvest of this bloom begins around the last week in December and continues over the next three months. Our Calendula crop consists of thousands of plants.Our biodynamic* growing method allows a more potent plant extract and offers greater efficacy as compared to most commercial versions offered by other raw material suppliers.**CALENDULA SOOTHES SENSITIVE SKIN“The key activity of Calendula extract is found in the flavonoids, a plant-based antioxidant that protects the body against environmental aggressors” says Rebecca. “Calendula extract is also rich in oleanolic acid which helps with skin soothing and calming.”Potent Calendula extract has been deployed in our range of products formulated for sensitive skin, comprising a serum, moisturiser and mist.Shop the story: Discover our Calendula Redness Rescue Range*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.**Based on testing conducted by a third party laboratory commissioned by Jurlique.
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ALL ABOUT SENSITIVE SKIN
More than half the populations of the US, Australia, Japan and China suffer from symptoms associated with skin sensitivity. Despite being so common, sensitive skin is notoriously hard to manage.WHAT MAKE SKIN SENSITIVE?According to Jurlique Utlimate Beauty Expert, Rebecca Nicholls, sensitive skin is inflammation caused by a hyper-reaction to an external source. Any part of the body can be affected by sensitivity but the face is the usual problem area.You might also suffer from sensitive skin if you have inherited a thin stratum corneum barrier, or it has been compromised – this makes you more sensitive to factors that normal skin is protected from or does not react to.Skin that is ‘sensitised’ – a temporary state of sensitivity caused by external factors – can also hyper-react to irritants, resulting in inflammation. Skin can become sensitised when external influences damage the skin’s barrier, or after chronic exposure to damaging conditions which wear down the skin’s natural protection. The good thing about sensitised skin is that if you remove the irritant and give the skin the right care, the skin’s protective barrier can be restored.WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF SENSITIVE SKIN? Blotchy, pink/red skin patches Itchy skin Broken veins on the nose and cheeks In direct heat or sunlight, your skin may feel tight, turn red or sting Dry, flaky, tight or sore skin WHY IS MY SKIN SENSITIVE?There are many factors which cause sensitive skin symptoms. Here are some of the most common: Heredity; sensitive skin can be genetic, especially if family members have eczema, dermatitis or psoriasis. Certain cosmetics or skin care products can irritate sensitive skin. Harsh household products or chemicals. Environmental factors like cold, heat, frequent and significant changes between temperatures, pollution, dryness in the air, indoor heating or air conditioning. Lifestyle issues such as stress. Poor diet. A lack of essential nutrients and can damage and dehydrate the skin, making it more sensitive. Hormonal imbalances; skin often becomes more sensitive during pregnancy, times of stress and as you get older WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO TREAT SENSITIVE SKIN?“Sensitive skin is often a self-diagnosed condition and sometimes it’s hard for people to really understand what environmental triggers upset or irritate their skin,” says Rebecca. “Many people with sensitive skin don’t take the time to try and rebalance their skin’s own natural protective barrier, they only focus on the visible redness and not the cause. The stronger your skin’s own defence mechanism is the fewer problems your skin will have in the future.”It’s important to look for a simple, proven ritual that can help to restore your skin’s own protective barrier as well as calm and soothe sensitive skin, she says.Look for product formulations that are free from nasties, as sensitive skin can flare up at the slightest provocation. That’s why you’ll never find harsh chemicals in the Jurlique range, just natural ingredients that calm, restore and soothe skin.The Calendula Redness Rescue range has been formulated to be free of many of the ingredients that are known to be triggers for sensitive skins. “Keep things simple and your skin will love you for it,” Rebecca adds.
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STOP. SMELL THE ROSES.
We’ve always known our signature botanical, the Rose, is more than a sweet, natural scent. Hotwired directly to memory and emotion, fragrance can have a powerful, immediate impact on our sense of wellbeing – and Roses are a powerful joy-trigger. Need more excuses to upgrade your day with a hit of Rose-tinted bliss? We’ve got four of them…Sweeten dreamsPut your favourite Rose scent on double duty before bed. The ability of stress-defusing Rose essences to lull a busy mind to sleep is no secret, but a German study has also showed that subjects exposed to a Rose fragrance during REM had more positive dreams than those who smelled a control or unpleasant scent. Experts think that having positive dreams as we recharge could be a key to maintaining positive moods while we’re awake.Learn fasterDeploying a shot of intense scent while learning a task, then smelling that scent again while we sleep, can help memories set faster. New things are filed in one part of the brain short-term, then etched into the cortex for permanently during sleep. Reactivating the brain with smell, a major trigger for memory, overnight can make the process more efficient. Mist to boost your night cream – and your memory.Boost mood, relax sensesDeep breath, in and slowly out…The scent of Rose uplifts your mood and calms jumpy nerves. Inhalation of a Rose fragrance can help soothe the senses when we’re under pressure of time, a deadline or emotional stress. Spritz yourself happy.Feel good fastInhaling the scent of natural Rose oil and essence can have an instant effect on the mind and senses. We’ve upped the ante with ourRosewater Balancing Mist Intense Deluxe Edition, this year’s limited-release update of our iconic Rosewater Balancing Mist. Powered by natural Rose fragrance this intense mist gives your senses a deep, rosy bliss. In an express mist. Stash one on the top shelf, in your bedside drawer, on the desk, in a bag for on the go… You don’t need to slow down to smell these Roses – but you might want to. References * https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn14773-sweet-smells-lead-to-sweet-dreams/ [Ref: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12499579}
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THREE REASONS YOU NEED A HAND MASSAGE
A little indulgence has never been more necessary. A DIY massage can supercharge skin care. Do it at your desk or while getting into the sleep-zone before bed – one luxurious, multi-tasking hand cream and a few minutes is all it takes. RELAX YOUR SENSESMindful moments of self-care can give your busy mind a break, refocus attention, and calm jumpy nerves. Tap into the soothing power of scent with the new Fragrant Rose Hand Cream Limited Edition, fragranced with the pure, concentrated extract of Rosa gallica, the Alchemist’s Rose.This sweet and natural Rose scent uplifts the mind and senses. Break it out at the desk when you need a dose of calm or spend a few quiet moments massaging the day away before bed. SOFTEN AND RESTORE SKINMassaging in a hand moisturizer cream with soothing, fluid strokes allows rich hydrating and ingredients to sink into the skin and keeps hands looking youthful. RELEASE TENSIONEven small, repetitive actions like typing at a keyboard can strain muscles in hands. Focusing your massage method on key zones not only feels fantastic in the moment, it can stretch out cramps, release tension and make it easier to push through the next few hours. CHOOSE YOUR TECHNIQUE. YOU DO HAVE TIME… THE THREE-STEP BLISS EXPRESS Squeeze a dose of lush NEW Fragrant Rose Hand Cream Limited Edition into your palm and warm it between your hands. 1. Use your thumb to stroke deeply upwards between each tendon on the back of one hand, from the knuckles to the wrist.2. Now palm up, stroke your thumb firmly up the palm of one hand from the base of your fingers to the wrist then out to the side in a fanning motion. Repeat several times. Then make deep circular thumb pressure all over the palm.3. Using your thumb and index fingers gently massage along each finger. Work right up to the fingertips and massage around the nail and nail bed. - Repeat all movements on opposite hand. THE LUXURIOUS HAND & NAIL TREATMENT Try this once a week to improve the tone, clarity and softness of hands. Cleanse hands with Softening Shower Gel Rose to soften and purify skin. Polish and smooth skin with Exfoliating Hand Treatment, a gentle, two-in-one scrub and mask that sloughs rough, dull surface skin, preparing it for moisture. Treat your cuticles and condition nails with two drops of Nail and Cuticle Treatment Oil, massaged into nails and the nail bed. Leave to absorb throughout the rest of the massage. Massage hands with a generous amount of NEW Fragrant Rose Hand Cream Limited Edition. Blend the cream up and down the outer and inner arm. Repeat four times, being sure to moisturise elbows. Sweep your thumb from the centre of the back of one hand out toward the outside of the hands in a fanning motion. The skin should be gently stretched. Repeat four times. Rotate each finger then gently ‘pull’ toward your fingertip, moving down the sides of the finger. Trace light feathering movements of your fingertips down forearm, ending at the fingertips. Repeat all steps on the other arm. Cup soft, nourished hands over your face and breathe deeply to let the intense Rose scent revive your senses.
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