Wellbeing Journal
MASTER YOUR CLEANSING RITUAL
Why your morning skin ritual should differ from your night skin ritual? Morning routines wash away debris and sweat from the night before and provide a smooth base for makeup, whereas evenings are more restorative, aiming to replenish and prepare for a good night’s rest. Your morning cleanse A morning cleanse erases any impurities from the previous night before, preparing skin for sunscreen and providing a smooth and even base for makeup. Your evening cleanse An ideal evening cleanse focuses on two distinct actions: removing impurities, and rebalancing your skin. This can be best achieved by double cleansing. Double cleansing is suitable for all skin types. How to double cleanse? For the first cleanse, massage 2-3 pumps of Nourishing Cleansing Oil onto dry skin to melt away surface impurities, long-lasting makeup and sunscreen. Add warm water to emulsify, rinse thoroughly and pat dry with a face cloth. For the first cleanse, our best-selling Radiant Skin Foaming Cleanser protects while eight handpicked botanicals, including farm-grown Rosa gallica Hybrid rebalance the senses.
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GIVE YOUR SKIN A VITALITY BOOST
Activate your skin’s vitality with hydrating Activating Water Essence and Purely Age-Defying Firming Face Oil. Treatment Plan When used together in a 8:2 ratio, the Activating Water Essence+ allows superior penetration for our Purely Age-Defying Firming Face Oil to reach deeper into the skin for more efficacious results. WEEK 1 Place 8 drops of Activating Water Essence+ and 2 drops of Purely Age-Defying Firming Face Oil in the palm of your hand. Gently press onto your skin. Follow with your favourite Jurlique Serum and/or Moisturiser. Repeat for 7 days. WEEK 2 Repeat Week 1 on alternating days. Example: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday. WEEK 3 Repeat week one every two weeks for a healthier skin barrier and more radiant, glowing skin. Are you ready to take your ritual to the next level? Shop our Vitality Boosting skin ritual products here.
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FACIAL YOGA BENEFITS FOR EVERY SKIN TYPE
Skin care is self-care and facial yoga is the important daily ritual your routine needs. Whether you start the day improving lymph flow or ease tension after a long, screen-filled day, facial exercises can strengthen muscles, relax lines and better connect to ourselves. Not only a nourishing self-care ritual, facial massage and facial yoga may have the potential to stimulate collagen production, the key to younger and healthier looking skin. FACE YOGA BENEFITS Facial yoga works to stimulate the muscles, skin, and lymphatic system. By softening and relaxing your face muscles, face yoga benefits can be felt and seen inside and out1. Alleviating feelings of tension, stress, and worry, reducing wrinkles and puffiness, and lifting sagging skin. With immediate effects seen in increasing blood circulation to the face, facial yoga sculpts cheeks and jowls for a firmer and healthier complexion. The face yoga method is an opportunity to cultivate positive affirmations and gratitude in a daily self-care ritual. Try our favourite facial yoga rituals below. FACE YOGA EXERCISES - TERRIFIC TRIO Relieve Tension Stimulating this acupressure point helps to reduce eye strain caused by long days at your desk. Use it during the day or before you go to sleep. Press into the inner corner of your eyes for 30 seconds. Then circle gently in one direction for 30 seconds. Repeat in the opposite direction. No-stress Brow This exercise relaxes the large muscle at the front of your forehead, often overused. Place your fingertips at the centre of your forehead, facing inwards. Gently press your fingertips into your forehead as you move your fingers toward your temples. Release your fingers. Continue for 30 seconds. Tap away the Day Tapping promotes relaxation and boosts circulation. The perfect complement to your skincare routine. Start at your forehead and use your fingertips to rhythmically tap your skin. Continue all along your face toward your jaw. Next, tap the front of your neck and across your shoulders. Then move up along the back of your neck to your head. REFERENCES Alam M, Walter AJ, Geisler A et al. 2018, ‘Association of Facial Exercise With the Appearance of Aging, JAMA Dermatology, vol. 154, no. 3, pp. 365-367.
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FIRM SKIN IN 6 STEPS WITH OUR NUTRI-DEFINE RITUAL
The perfect skin care routine is best served as a ritual. A ritual steeped in self-care and gratitude, a ritual of patiently layering products and respect for the plant extracts they contain. The Nutri-Define range is exactly that opportunity. Consisting of six products that contain natural extracts with a rich supply of antioxidants, here we’ll teach you the order of applying skincare to boost skin radiance. THE NUTRI-DEFINE RITUAL Step One - Cleanse Our Nutri-Define Cleansing Foam gently cleanses, polishes and refines the skin as the first step in the Nutri-Define ritual. Apply a pearl sized amount to damp palm. Use fingertips to create a creamy-rich foam, adding a small amount of water. Apply foam on to face and massage gently in a circular motion. Rinse thoroughly. Use Morning and Evening. Step Two - Prepare Our Activating Water Essence+ with Marshmallow Root extract is an essential preparation step to hydrate and condition. Warm product in hands and take a few moments to breath in the uplifting aroma to relax and re-energise the mind gently press and smooth over face, neck and décolletage, experience the harmonising scent. Step Three - Condition Our Nutri-Define Conditioning Lotion is a silky, lightweight lotion that works to deliver immediate skin hydration, preparing the skin for the rest of the Nutri-Define ritual. Apply 1-2 pumps, press and smooth evenly onto face, neck and décolletage. Use Morning and Evening. Step Four - Nourish Our Nutri-Define Supreme Rejuvenating Serum a silky, smooth serum to help replenish the skin’s natural lipid barrier and to firm the skin. Warm 1-2 pumps between fingertips, then gently press and smooth evenly onto face, neck and décolletage. Use Morning and Evening. Step Five - Treat Our Nutri-Define Supreme Eye Contour Balm is a luxuriously rich cream that smooths and illuminates to leave the eye area looking refreshed and visibly younger. Apply a small amount to fingertips or applicator. Gently smooth cream around eye contour area. The cooling and soothing feel of the metal tip helps to relax and rejuvenate the eye area. Use Morning and Evening. Step Six - Restore Our Nutri-Define Restorative Light Cream, for combination/normal skin, or our Nutri-Define Restorative Rich Cream, for dry skin, are both enriched with Spilanthes extract, Horseradish extract and the Jurlique Radiance Blend to reduce the appearance of deep lines and wrinkles. Warm between fingertips, then gently press and smooth evenly onto face, neck and décolletage. Use Morning and Evening. EXPERT TIP Our six ritual steps are further enhanced by daily SPF protection. Preventing the photo damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation, a daily SPF1 will enhance the benefits of a perfect skin care routine. Explore our Nutri-Define range now, or visit our blog for more skin care and body care tips. REFERENCES Lautenschlager S, Wulf HC, Pittelkow MR 2007, ‘Photoprotection’, The Lancet, vol. 370, no. 9586, pp. 528-537, DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(07)60638-2
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WHY HYALURONIC ACID IS A SKIN CARE MUST-HAVE
The word “acid” can have negative connotations, sounding harsh and too strong, especially when it comes to skin care. But hyaluronic acid (or HA) is the opposite: it’s hydrating and helps restore the skin’s natural moisture barrier, helping it appear plump and naturally glowing. It’s a great ingredient for helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and is gentle enough for skin that’s prone to sensitivity or redness. We break down everything you need to know about this skin care must-have. WHAT IS HYALURONIC ACID? Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring sugar that’s found in our skin. It holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water, which helps keep our skin hydrated. Unfortunately, just like collagen, the amount of hyaluronic acid in our bodies decreases as we get older, which is why it’s often found in skin care products aimed at reducing the signs of ageing. Eating antioxidant-rich foods such as blueberries, raspberries and kale also helps the skin to retain hyaluronic acid. WHY IS HYALURONIC ACID GOOD FOR YOUR SKIN? Hydration, hydration, hydration. Hyaluronic acid is a powerful humectant, drawing and retaining water and helping to keep your skin continually moisturised. Although our bodies don’t produce as much as we age, thankfully we can apply it topically and reap the same benefits. When used in creams and serums, it brings moisture to the surface of the skin, can improve elasticity and helps it appear firmer. Hydrating and plumping? Sign us up. WHEN TO USE HYALURONIC ACID? Because HA is so powerful, you only need to have one skin care product in your ritual that contains it to see the effects. You can use it once or twice daily under creams and lotions depending on your routine. For best results, use on slightly damp skin so the HA has water to bind to and doesn’t have to pull it from within. DOES HYALURONIC ACID CLEAR UP SKIN? Hyaluronic acid has a long list of skincare benefits, from plumping and soothing to anti-ageing. But can hyaluronic acid clear up skin? While it doesn’t directly target acne or blemishes, it can contribute to a clearer, more radiant complexion. As a powerful humectant, HA brings moisture to the skin’s surface, which plumps it up and helps it appear firmer. This intense hydration combined with HA’s anti-inflammatory properties can help protect the skin from acne breakouts. WHERE DOES HYALURONIC ACID IN SKINCARE COME FROM? Hyaluronic acid used in skincare products is mostly derived from plant-based sources — like wheat, corn or soy. At Jurlique, our skin care products are natural-based, using botanical extracts grown on our biodynamic* farm that are carefully chosen for their skin-loving properties — including some plants that are known as nature’s answer to hyaluronic acid: Senna seed polysaccharide: This natural active is a plant-derived form of hyaluronic acid. The extract from these seeds forms a protective film on the skin that strongly binds water to provide intense moisturisation and reduce the signs of fine lines and wrinkles. It is found in our Moisture Plus Rare Rose range. Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide: This is a rare extract that holds up to 500 times its own weight of water. It’s considered nature’s hyaluronic acid, thanks to its ability to restore dry skin to its optimal hydrated state, improving skin elasticity and promoting a healthy appearance. Find it in our Nutri-Define Supreme Rejuvenating Serum, which is applied after Activating Water Essence and before your eye care. Red clover flower extract: This powerful extract has been found to enhance the hydrating role of HA and smooth out the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and it is in our Herbal Recovery Signature Serum. You’ll also find red clover flower extract in our Purely Age-Defying Refining Treatment, a smoothing exfoliating treatment designed for weekly use. WHAT HYALURONIC ACID INGREDIENTS SHOULD YOU LOOK FOR? When looking for hyaluronic acid skin care products, it’s not just about the “HA” on the label. You also need to check the specific ingredients, size and diameter of the hyaluronic acid used. Products containing hydrolysed hyaluronic acid, sodium acetylated hyaluronate or sodium hyaluronate are all great options. Some brands combine different HA molecules for maximum effectiveness. Size matters too. Recent studies have shown that HA between 50 and 1,000 kDa works best, with 130 kDa being the sweet spot. Anything larger may just sit on your skin and not do much. *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. What is sodium hyaluronate? Sodium hyaluronate is a water-soluble salt derived from hyaluronic acid. Due to its small molecular weight, sodium hyaluronate is easily absorbed into the skin while binding water to hydrate and plump. What are the natural sources of hyaluronic acid? Senna seeds, white fungus (Tremella fuciformis) and red clover flowers are some natural sources of hyaluronic acid. What does hyaluronic acid do for the skin? If you’re wondering if pure hyaluronic acid is good for the skin, the answer is a resounding yes! HA recharges the skin with hydration, alleviating dryness and restoring moisture balance. It keeps your complexion looking plump and naturally glowing. How to apply hyaluronic acid? Apply hyaluronic acid to slightly damp skin (this is key) after cleansing and exfoliating but before your moisturiser. For a nighttime hydra boost, layer on your favourite moisturiser and seal it with a few drops of facial oil. During the day, finish your routine with a moisturiser with SPF to lock in hydration and protect your skin. You can also add hyaluronic acid to your face skincare regimen through cleansers, mists, moisturisers, serums, masks, lip care, hand care and body care products. What happens if you use too much hyaluronic acid on your face? While pure hyaluronic acid is good for the skin, too much can cause dryness, redness or irritation. Always follow up with a moisturiser to seal the hydration and provide moisture for the HA to draw — should the air around be dry. What works well with hyaluronic acid for skin? Because hyaluronic acid is a natural component of the skin, it generally works well with just about every skincare product, including retinol, niacinamide, vitamin C, vitamin E and AHAs/BHAs. What not to mix with hyaluronic acid? Ingredients with low pH levels, as they can make hyaluronic acid less effective. What is the best concentration of hyaluronic acid? Dermatologists recommend sticking to a hyaluronic concentration between 0.5% and 2%. Can you use hyaluronic acid under your eyes? Absolutely! Because it’s a natural molecule, hyaluronic acid is super gentle on the delicate under-eye area. It’s a common ingredient in eye care products. What foods are high in hyaluronic acid? Foods high in hyaluronic acid include bone broth, leafy greens, soy, sweet potatoes, nuts and seeds, organ meats, citrus fruits and berries.
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MENOPAUSE AND COLLAGEN PRODUCTION
Responsible for skin firmness and skin elasticity, collagen is the protein that holds our complexion in high regard. But in menopause, skin quickly loses collagen1. As estrogen drops, so too does skin’s collagen production2. COLLAGEN AND THE SKIN Collagen and elastin are the scaffolding in skin3 that keeps it youthful, taut and voluminous. While collagen does decrease gradually with age, the rate is more dramatic in the first five years of menopause4. Continuing to decline for the next 20 years, skin begins to lose its firmness, sag, with wrinkles and jowls more prominent2. MENOPAUSE AND THE SKIN Skin collagen is directly influenced by estrogen loss with approximately 30% of skin collagen lost in the first 5 years after menopause5. As a result of these hormonal changes, skin loses strength and elasticity1. Changes may be seen in the under-eye area; skin may feel thinner and pores may largen. HOW TO INCREASE COLLAGEN NATURALLY As water is a large percentage of collagen’s weight3, it’s important to stay well hydrated6. Eating a diet rich in a variety of proteins and vitamin C, an essential co-factor in collagen production, may support your body’s own collagen production7, 8. And using a daily SPF can also protect the breakdown of existing collagen in your skin9. FACIAL MASSAGE TO BOOST COLLAGEN A nightly facial massage ritual at home. Begin with a neck and shoulder massage to relieve sore muscles. Warm 1-2 pumps of your favourite serum or oil between fingertips, then gently press and smooth evenly onto face, neck and décolletage. Use a warm rose quartz crystal massage roller to help restore firmness to your skin. Follow with a cool jade massage roller to relieve hot flushes and leave skin in a state of calm. Explore our professional salon treatments now, or visit our blog for more skin care and body care tips. REFERENCES Raine-Fenning, N, Brincat, MP, Muscat-Baron, Y 2003, ‘Skin Aging and Menopause: Implications for Treatment’, American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, vol. 6 no. 3, pp. 371-378. Reus, TL, Brohem, CA, Schuck, DC, Lorencini, M 2020, ‘Revisiting the effects of menopause on the skin: Functional changes, clinical studies, in vitro models and therapeutic alternative’, Mechanisms of Ageing and Development, vol. 185, no. 111193, DOI:10.1016/j.mad.2019.111193 Lodish, H, Ber, A, Zipursky, SL, et al. 2000, Molecular Cell Biology, 4th edn, section 22.3, W.H. Freeman, New York. Stevenson, S, Thornton, J 2007, ‘Effects of estrogens on skin aging and the potential role of SERMs’, Clinical Interventions in Aging, vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 283-297. Brincat, M, Moniz, CF, Studd, JWW, Darby, AJ, Magos, A, Cooper, D 1983, ‘Sex hormones and skin collagen content in postmenopausal women’, British Medical Journal, vol. 287, pp. 1337-1338. Asserin, J, Lati, E, Shioya, T, Prawitt, J 2015, ‘The effect of oral collagen peptide supplementation on skin moisture and the dermal collagen network: evidence from an ex vivo model and randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials’, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, vol. 14, pp. 291-301 Pullar, JM, Carr, AC, Vissers, MCM 2017, ‘The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health’, Nutrients, vol. 9, no. 866, DOI:10.3390/nu9080866. Schagen, SK, Zampeli, VA, Makrantonaki, E, Zouboulis, CC 2012, ‘Discovering the link between nutrition and skin aging’, Dermato-Endocrinology, vol. 4, no. 3, pp. 298-307 Ganceviciene, R, Liakou, AI, Theodoridis, A, Makrantonaki, E, Zouboulis, CC 2012, ‘Skin anti-aging strategies’, Dermato-Endocrinology, vol. 4, no. 3, pp. 308-319.
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THE SKINCARE ICON YOUR ROUTINE CAN’T BE WITHOUT
An icon for over 25 years, Jurlique has a proud history in face mists. One of the first brands to launch this unique creation, Jurlique facial mists are a tribute to the power of nature’s botanicals and the respect we pay them. Harvested in the pristine Adelaide Hills, potent botanical extracts bring our iconic Jurlique mists to life where they represent the life force of nature and provide a way for us to experience daily the purity of our botanicals. MAKING MIST HISTORY The botanicals behind our iconic mists are grown using certified biodynamic* methods. In fact, for over 35 years we’ve sustainability grown and harvested botanicals on our Biodynamic* Farm in the Adelaide Hills. Here, we’re able to harness the positive, living energies from nature where botanicals are grown free from synthetic pesticides and fertilisers. Many of the botanicals we grow are beneficial for the skin, enriching for the soul and good for the planet. And this is the environment that nourishes our Jurlique Rose, whose precious petals are hand-picked and distilled as part of every Rosewater Balancing Mist. CURATING CULT STATUS As botanical skincare pioneers, we understand the Queen of plants, roses, connects us to nature, to the beauty within** which is why our Rosewater Balancing Mist has been celebrated by complexions across the globe. And while it is our original formulation to awaken and soothe skin, our legacy of botanical knowledge has envisioned more ways to connect you to nature. Whether you choose to calm and soothe skin with our Lavender Hydrating Mist or uplift, refresh and revive skin with our Sweet Violet and Grapefruit Hydrating Mist – there is a collection of mist icons to enjoy. Refreshing and hydrating, awaken the senses and your skincare routine with a piece of Jurlique history, from our farm to you. DISCLAIMERS * 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. ** Ulrike Klein, co-founder of Jurlique https://www.jurlique.com/au/blog/the-power-and-purity-of-roses.html
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THE IMPORTANCE OF SKIN COLLAGEN
The essential protein that keeps our complexion bouncy, collagen is the scaffolding our skin needs to stay plump1. Like most super structures, collagen breaks down over time and as we age production slows2. And while smoking and ultraviolet radiation are two of collagen’s greatest enemies3,4, we can harness natural collagen boosters to restore a plump, youthful appearance. TYPES OF COLLAGEN Of the many types of collagen, there are two essential for skin maintenance1: Collagen VII supports stability and Collagen I’s densely packed fibres, provide structure. Essentially, their job is to provide strength and enable the skin to withstand stretching1. As collagen production slows with age, skin may feel less firm and robust. COLLAGEN AND SKIN HYDRATION Water is a large percentage of collagen’s weight1,5, it’s important to stay well hydrated and substitute the cup of coffee with a glass of water. Choosing a topical product that stimulates collagen production may improve skin elasticity and hydration, to help address advanced signs of skin ageing such as deep lines and wrinkles. THE COLLAGEN NUTRIENTS Eating foods that build collagen or boost collagen production may also help promote a supple complexion6. Collagen is a protein and is made up of building blocks called amino-acids. Specifically, collagen is made up of four amino acids (lysine, proline, hydroxyproline, and arginine) and also requires other nutrients as precursors to its production1. Eating a diet that is rich in a variety of proteins, as a source of amino acids, and vitamin C, an essential co-factor in collagen production7, may therefore help your body’s own collagen production8. In addition, natural sources of vitamin E, such as sunflower seeds, almonds and wheatgerm oil, may help to reduce collagen breakdown. Foods such as avocadoes, spinach and butternut squash are a source of both vitamin C and vitamin E. COMPLEXION SELF-CARE Daily stimulation of the skin may help promote collagen production9. Using a facial massage roller with your favourite serum or oil, work the roller over your face, neck and decolletage for 3-5 minutes. Explore our Nutri-Define range now, or visit our blog for more skin care and body tips. REFERENCES 1 Lodish H, Ber A, Zipursky SL et al. 2000, Molecular Cell Biology, 4th edn, section 22.3, W.H. Freeman, New York. Varani J, Dame MK, Rittie L et al. 2006, ‘Decreased Collagen Production in Chronologically Aged Skin: Roles of Age-Dependent Alteration in Fibroblast Function and Defective Mechanical Stimulation’, American Journal of Pathology, vol. 168, no. 6, pp. 1861-1868. DOI: 10.2353/ajpath.2006.051302. Knuutinen A, Kokkonen N, Risteli J et al. 2002, ‘Smoking affects collagen synthesis and extracellular matrix turnover in human skin’, British Journal of Dermatology, vol. 146, pp. 588-594. Bosch R, Philips N, Suárez-Pérez JA et al. 2015, ‘Mechanisms of Photoaging and Cutaneous Photocarcinogenesis, and Photoprotective Strategies with Phytochemicals’, Antioxidants, vol. 4, pp. 248-268. DOI: 10.3390/antiox4020248. Asserin, J, Lati, E, Shioya, T, Prawitt, J 2015, ‘The effect of oral collagen peptide supplementation on skin moisture and the dermal collagen network: evidence from an ex vivo model and randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials’, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, vol. 14, pp. 291-301. Jhawar N, Wang JV, Saedi N 2018, ‘Oral collagen supplementation for skin aging: A fad or the future?’, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, vol. 19, pp. 910-912. DOI:10.1111/jocd.13096. Schagen, SK, Zampeli, VA, Makrantonaki, E, Zouboulis, CC 2012, ‘Discovering the link between nutrition and skin aging’, Dermato-Endocrinology, vol. 4, no. 3, pp. 298-307. Pullar, JM, Carr, AC, Vissers, MCM 2017, ‘The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health’, Nutrients, vol. 9, no. 866, DOI:10.3390/nu9080866. Miyaji A, Sugimori K, Hayashi N 2018, ‘Short- and long-term effects of using a facial massage roller on facial skin blood flow and vascular reactivity’, Complementary Therapies in Medicine, vol. 41, pp. 271-276. DOI:10.1016/j.ctim.2018.09.009.
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THE JURLIQUE GUIDE TO USING A FACE MIST
Our skin is how we connect to the world around us, and there is tranquillity to be found in the life force of nature. Where skin care is selfcare, a misting moment is the opportunity to rebalance, refresh and rehydrate. Take time throughout the day to mist the complexion and awaken the senses with lightweight drops of nature’s own botanicals as we share our favourite ways to use a face mist. GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE If skin is feeling dehydrated or in need of awakening after a night of slumber, a face mist is the perfect opportunity to refresh and hydrate skin for the day ahead. Containing skin-loving botanicals, a face mist is also the must-have component in your daily skin care ritual. Lightly mist onto face or mist into hands and gently press onto the skin. Treated as a toner, skin is softened with a dewy finish, or use after makeup to set your look. ALL DAY EVERYDAY Whether life has you on-the-go, skin feels dehydrated or you’re simply in need of a mood changer, a face mist is the ideal handbag or deskside companion. For all skin types, all day, any time, antioxidant rich botanical ingredients may help protect from daily environmental aggressors. And by cooling the skin on contact, face mists are ideal after a gym workout or as a cool down on warmers days. REST AND RELAX Awaken the senses with the power of natural botanical face mist fragrances. Take a moment of selfcare to uplift your morning, soothe the senses during a busy day, or calm the mind before a meditation ritual. Choose your scent and lightly spritz on face, decolletage and body to rebalance the skin, and your mood. From sunrise to sunset, harness skins natural radiance with the power of face mists.
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