Wellbeing Journal
EAT YOUR WAY TO RADIANT SKIN WITH JACQUELINE ALWILL
INSPIRED BY OUR NEW BODY CARE RANGE, OUR FAVOURITE AUSTRALIAN NUTRITIONIST, JACQUELINE ALWILL COOKED UP TWO RATHER DELICIOUS AND DELIGHTFUL MEALS WITH FRESHEST OF INGREDIENTS FULL OF ANTIOXIDANTS THAT WILL HELP YOU ACHIEVE RADIANT SKIN BY NOURISHING YOU FROM INSIDE OUT AND GET YOU STARTED FOR A GLOWING SPRING. There is SO MUCH to look forward to in the Spring, it’s one of my favourite times of year. New season produce, lighter meals, fresh ingredients to make you feel nourished from the inside out. In partnership with Jurlique and for the launch of their NEW Body Care Range I’ve created this delicious recipe which draws on ingredients from the range and delivers it to you ready to eat. Pretty great right?SAGE BRUSSEL AND CAULIFLOWER RICEBreakfast (brunch, lunch – maybe dinner too?) of champions – SAGE BRUSSELS AND CAULIFLOWER RICE. Abundant with nutrition from cauliflower, garlic and brussels to support our bodies natural detoxification processes. Full of fibre to aid digestion and satiate our appetite. And with the gentle inclusion of sage, enriches this dish with both anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients too.You can play with additional flavours such as pecorino or if you prefer dairy free and purely plant based then a touch of vitamin B rich nutritional yeast will do the trick. Serve with fresh sourdough or gluten free bread, some sautéed mushrooms and beans and you have the perfect, nutrient dense, balanced meal.SAGE BRUSSEL AND CAULIFLOWER RICEServes 4 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 leek, white part only, diced 1 head (700g) cauliflower, cut into florets, blitzed to form a rice 200g brussel sprouts, finely sliced small handful sage leaves 2 teaspoons lemon rind 2 teaspoons nutritional yeast OR 1/4 cup pecorino, shaved 1 cup baby spinach sea salt and black pepper DIRECTIONS Heat a large frypan on medium heat, add olive oil, garlic and leek and cook 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add cauliflower rice, brussel sprouts, sage leaves and lemon rind and cook approximately 6-8 minutes. Sprinkle nutritional yeast if using a non dairy option and toss through baby spinach to warm. Seasons with sea salt and black pepper and sprinkle with pecorino if using. Serve direct from the frypan with sautéed mushrooms and butter beans and avocado for a delicious wholesome meal anytime of the day. SAGE BRUSSEL AND CAULIFLOWER RICE - Inspired by Restoring Lemon, Geranium & Clary Sage Shower Gel
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JACQUELINE ALWILL’S SECRET TO GLOWING INSIDE AND OUT
It’s not everyday that I hand over my home, beauty cabinet, kitchen and bedroom and reveal all, but when the team from the most iconic Australian, botanical skincare brand, Jurlique, makes this little request…I do. You see, it’s all very well to speak about health and beauty but it’s most important to see it in practice so that’s how I plan to share it with you. Small things I do, each day to make me feel abundant with life, radiant and glowing.MY DAYTIME SKINCARE RITUALPre exercise I use a few drops of Jurlique Firming Face Oil and if training outdoors a natural sun cream. In my younger years, I didn’t use anything during exercise and know that this damaged my skin, however, these days I know I put my skin in a better position to handle the dehydrating effects of exercise and protect my skin from the sun.Post exercise the focus is on plenty of water and my most cherished skincare ritual of the day for both face and body. In recent years having partnered and worked with Jurlique I include their heavenly skincare products into my regime. Jurlique’s range of natural botanical ingredients complement my life and my skin beautifully, giving me the glow I want to see and the softness I want to feel on my skin.Pre shower cleanse to my face with Jurlique Nourishing Cleansing Oil followed by a shower with Jurlique Refreshing Citrus Shower Gel and body moisturiser of these delicious citrus fragrances too. They’re new to my ritual having only been launched by Jurlique recently and I couldn’t live without them. Citrus is one of my favourite fragrances to refresh the senses and my skin and naturally complement other nourishing citrus ingredients in my life particularly in the morning – lemon, grapefruit and orange.“AS A NUTRITIONIST, I WANT MY SKIN CARE TO BE AS NATURAL AND GOOD FOR ME AS THE FOOD I EAT. THAT’S WHY I LOVE JURLIQUE’S NEW SHOWER GELS AND BODY LOTIONS.”
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RESTORE, PROTECT AND ENLIVEN WITH OUR LUXURIOUS NEW BODY LOTIONS
Rich and indulgent, yet easily absorbed, our NEW body lotions provide deep and lasting hydration to protect and restore your skin. With their nourishing plant oils and natural fragrances, they leave your skin feeling deeply moisturised, looking radiant, and smelling divine. YOUR BODY DESERVES THE BEST OF CARE So much attention is focused on facial skin care that it can be easy to forget the rest of our body needs just as much attention. Healthy skin is one of the body’s main lines of defence against external irritants, moisture loss, and environmental aggressors like pollution, UV, wind and water. However, there are a number of factors that can strip away our skin’s protective layer, causing it to lose moisture – and become dry, rough and uncomfortable. These include: • Weather. Exposure to the cold, sun and wind can all cause skin to lose moisture.• Long, hot showers. These can strip skin of the natural oils that help protect it from moisture loss.• Internal factors. Genetics, certain medical conditions and the natural ageing process can all cause dry skin.• Indoor heating and air conditioning systems. These make the surrounding air drier, causing skin to follow suit.• Harsh skin care ingredients. Sulphates, soaps and more can strip skin of its natural moisture and cause irritation. ONLY THE BEST FROM NATURE We’ve always believed that nature is the answer when it comes to caring for your skin. And when it comes to body care, that mantra takes on even more importance. Our skin is semi-permeable, meaning it has the ability to absorb certain substances that are placed on it. That includes many skin care ingredients – whether they’re natural, harsh, synthetic, or anything in between. That’s why we created of our new body care range with one clear goal: to make our new body lotions and shower gels as natural as they could be. “Our new range took over two years to formulate. Our goal was to deliver a natural formula with as many pure botanical ingredients as possible, while delivering a luxurious consumer experience. ”PAUL KENTHEAD FORMULATOR, BODY, JURLIQUE BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE PUREST PLACE ON EARTH Each of our new body lotions features a blend of pure, concentrated botanicals grown and handpicked at our organic farm in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE PUREST PLACE ON EARTH Each of our new body lotions features a blend of pure, concentrated botanicals grown and handpicked at our organic farm in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia.indulgent shower gels free from sulphates silicones parabens soapsChoose from four uplifting fragrances: Softening Rose Calming Lavender Refreshing Citrus Restoring Lemon, Geranium Which one will you pick?Also available: NEW matching body lotionsIndulgent shower gels in four bottles rose lavender citrus lemon geranium clary sage
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CLEANSE, REPLENISH AND INVIGORATE WITH OUR INDULGENT SHOWER GELS
Rich in pure organic botanicals, and free from harsh chemicals, our luxurious and beautifully scented NEW shower gels naturally cleanse and replenish your skin. Mild and soap free, they maintain your skin’s natural protective layer to deeply cleanse without drying, leaving your skin feeling smooth, hydrated, and deeply refreshed. Their uplifting natural fragrances offer an indulgent aromatherapy experience, while their moisturising plant extracts leave your skin beautifully soft, and visibly glowing. ONLY THE BEST FROM NATURE "We’ve always believed that nature is the answer when it comes to caring for your skin. And when it comes to body care, that mantra takes on even more importance. Our skin is semi-permeable, meaning it has the ability to absorb certain substances that are placed on it. That includes many skin care ingredients – whether they’re natural, harsh, synthetic, or anything in between.That’s why we created of our new body care range with one clear goal: to make our new shower gels and body lotions as natural as they could be. “Our new range took over two years to formulate. Our goal was to deliver a natural formula with as many pure botanical ingredients as possible. Our shower gels are gentle on skin, and non-drying as they are sulphate free. They have a luxurious and indulgent lather, and cleanse, nurture and replenish skin.” PAUL KENTHEAD FORMULATOR, BODY, JURLIQUE Indulgent shower gels free from sulphates silicones parabens soaps BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE PUREST PLACE ON EARTHEach of our new shower gels features a blend of pure, concentrated botanicals grown and handpicked at our organic farm in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. Choose from four uplifting fragrances:Choose from four uplifting fragrances: Softening Rose Calming Lavender Refreshing Citrus Restoring Lemon, Geranium Which one will you pick?Also available: NEW matching body lotions
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NUTRI-DEFINE: AN INDULGENT RITUAL FOR AGELESS BEAUTY
Find out what it’s like to indulge in the purity and potency of Nutri-Define, nature’s ultimate replenishing skin care ritual.Your ritual begins when you apply a pearl-sized drop of Nutri-Define Refining Foaming Cleanser to your palm. Combine it with a little water to transform it into a luxuriously soft foam. The sumptuous lather gently polishes your skin to reveal a soft, luminous complexion, leaving it feeling divinely refreshed and revitalised.The next step is our luscious Nutri-Define Essential Conditioning Lotion. This nutrient-rich milk immediately hydrates and comforts, and perfectly conditions your skin for deeper treatment. The creamy and silky lotion leaves your skin feeling smooth and supple, and looking luminous.Your skin is now prepared for the essential step in every skin care ritual, Activating Water Essence. It captures the vital living energy of plants to continuously hydrate^, soften and revitalise your skin, and enhance the performance of your serum and moisturiser.Your skin is now ready to absorb one of the most powerful elements of the ritual, Nutri-Define Superior Retexturising Facial Serum. With its blend of Biosome5 and concentrated plant actives, this luxurious skin-firming essence deeply replenishes to leave skin visibly radiant and rejuvenated.Next, it’s time to moisturise. For day, you’ve got a choice between two luxurious textures with the same anti-ageing benefits: our rich Nutri-Define Multi-Correcting Day Cream or our NEW lightweight Nutri-Define Restorative Hydrating Emulsion.Learn more about the difference between these two moisturisers.Finally, our ultra-rich Nutri-Define Eye Contour Balm deeply moisturises your delicate eye area, while visibly reducing the appearance of lines, wrinkles and slackened skin. Your eye contour will appear smoother, firmer and more youthful.And at night, Nutri-Define Rejuvenating Overnight Cream gives your skin the essential care it needs. It restores your skin’s optimal hydration levels for skin that looks noticeably firmer, and beautifully smooth.This ultimate natural anti-ageing ritual will leave you with skin that looks and feels more youthful, and visibly glows.^Based on a clinical survey of 52 women aged 25 to 50 who used Activating Water Essence daily for 14 days.
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NUTRI-DEFINE: THE STORY BEHIND AN ANTI-AGEING BREAKTHROUGH
In 2010, we began a quest to create the most powerful anti-ageing skin care possible. Today, the groundbreaking Biosome5 technology that drives Nutri-Define brings together luxury, nature and science to redefine anti-ageing skin care. Here’s the story behind how we developed this natural breakthrough.We set ourselves a clear goal: to develop a range that targeted the multiple signs of ageing – including deep lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness and elasticity and extreme dehydration – without compromising on luxury or our commitment to nature. And our first step was to find the perfect anti-ageing ingredients.Finding the perfect anti-ageing ingredientsWe searched the world to find the most powerful natural ingredients with proven anti-ageing qualities. Drawing on our decades of experience in biodynamic† farming and natural skin care, we selected five key ingredients: Horseradish: Helps improve skin firmness and elasticity. Rosemary: Enlivens the skin to help it look and feel rejuvenated. Peppermint: Revitalises dull skin while improving uneven skin texture. Mulberry root: High in antioxidants and phenolic compounds, it helps protect skin, brighten skin tone, and reduce the appearance of skin discolouration. Glycogen: Derived from pearlescent sea shells, it helps reinforce the skin’s natural defences and provides skin-firming benefits. Once we’d found the perfect natural anti-ageing ingredients, our next challenge was to find a way to deliver this luscious blend into the skin naturally.The solution: Jurlique’s first natural liposomeFollowing months of testing, our scientists developed a new, naturally derived liposome – a hollow, microscopic, fat-based vessel capable of safely delivering ingredients into the skin – with plant-based Lecithin.Together, our five anti-ageing botanicals and natural liposome became Biosome5 – an all-new technology with the power to safely deliver potent actives to where they’re most needed, so they can effectively address all the advanced signs of ageing.
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Tips For Ageing Skin
Fine lines, a loss of firmness, skin that feels drier than it used to. The signs of ageing are familiar, but knowing where to start isn't always obvious. Anti-ageing skincare is a common search for people looking to address visible signs of ageing. This guide covers the ageing skincare tips worth knowing: why skin ages, what's worth doing, and how to build it into your ritual. Why Skin Ages Skin ages in two distinct ways, and they call for different responses. The first is simply time. Collagen production, the protein that keeps skin firm and plump, starts declining as we age, while elastin production and natural oil output slow alongside it. This is intrinsic ageing, and it's why fine lines and drier-feeling skin tend to emerge gradually rather than overnight. The second is everything skin encounters day to day: sun, pollution, smoking, poor sleep, an unbalanced diet. We call this collection of daily stressors the exposome, and the ageing it causes is known as extrinsic ageing. UV exposure is one of the biggest contributors to visible signs of skin ageing. Intrinsic ageing can't be changed. But you can help prevent the signs of extrinsic ageing, and that's where the tips below come in. Signs of Skin Ageing Fine lines and wrinkles, first around the eyes and mouth A loss of firmness, especially along the jawline and cheeks Dullness or unevenness in skin tone Skin that feels drier or thinner than it used to Visible sun damage, including pigmentation and broken capillaries Not every sign appears at once, and how early they show depends more on sun exposure and lifestyle than age alone. Ageing Skincare Tips Worth Knowing Wear SPF, every single day. Daily broad-spectrum sun protection is one of the most important steps for helping prevent visible signs of premature ageing. Apply it as the last part of your morning ritual, rain or shine. Cleanse gently, and extend that gentleness to your neck and hands. Harsh scrubbing and stripping cleansers irritate the skin barrier, which can leave the skin looking and feeling less resilient. A soft, botanical-rich cleanse from our cleansers range morning and night does more good than a heavy-duty one, and skin on the neck and hands is thinner, produces less natural oil, and often shows signs of ageing before the face does, even though it's usually left out of the routine. Add a treatment serum. Serums carry a higher concentration of active ingredients than moisturiser alone, so they earn their place straight after cleansing. Don't skip the eye area, and consider your sunglasses part of your skincare. Skin around the eyes is thinner and shows fatigue first, and repeated squinting in bright light can deepen fine lines over time. A dedicated eye formula and a good pair of sunglasses do more together than either does alone. Moisturise to lock it all in. From our moisturisers range, a rich formula helps nourish skin as it naturally produces less oil with age. Finish with a facial oil, if your skin wants it. A nourishing oil from our face oils range can help seal in hydration and support the skin barrier, especially for drier or more mature skin types. Look after the basics. Sleep, hydration, and cutting back on alcohol and cigarettes influence the skin barrier just as much as anything applied topically, and chronic stress has also been linked to a weaker skin barrier in some research. Stick with it. Skincare works best as a long-term habit, so give any new routine several weeks of regular use. Consistency gives these tips the best chance to show. Building Your Skincare Ritual For Ageing Skin Our mature skincare products collection puts these principles into practice with real, farm grown botanicals alongside proven actives. "Caring for mature skin goes beyond correcting wrinkles. Formulations combining nourishing botanical oils and targeted actives help address multiple signs of ageing while supporting skin barrier function," says Jurlique in-house expert Aline Lerond. Begin with the Nutri-Define Cleansing Foam from our Nutri-Define collection, a rich cream that transforms into a lightweight lather, sweeping away the day without stripping skin of what it needs. For your treatment step, the Nutri-Define Serum is clinically proven to improve the skin's moisture barrier and suppleness¹. "What I love about this serum is how it works holistically to support the skin," says Jurlique in-house expert Katie Morris. "It helps to hydrate and enhance natural radiance." For something lighter, the Herbal Recovery Bi-Phase Serum from our Herbal Recovery range pairs a water and oil phase and is clinically shown to reduce transepidermal water loss². For eye care, the Herbal Recovery Eye Oil Roll-On features a cooling applicator infused with Poppy Extract and farm grown Turmeric Root, clinically proven to improve skin luminosity and reduce the appearance of under-eye wrinkles and fine lines³. For mature skin that needs a little more richness, reach for the Nutri-Define Rich Cream. "As skin matures, maintaining both hydration and firmness becomes increasingly important," says Katie Morris. "A rich moisturiser with botanical actives like this helps to nourish the skin while achieving a smoother and more redefined appearance." To finish, the Purely Age-Defying Firming Face Oil is shown to improve skin firmness after 28 days of consistent use⁴. "A silky botanical oil like this helps skin smoothness while enhancing radiance and vitality," says Morris. Explore the full face collection to build a ritual around your own skin, from seed to skin, our farm to you. Still not sure where to start? Get in touch with our team for personalised advice on building a ritual that works for your skin. FAQs What is the best skincare routine for ageing skin? There's no single formula, but the order matters: cleanse gently, treat with a targeted serum, care for the eye area, then moisturise and finish with an oil if needed. Sun protection sits over the top of all of it, every day. How do I stop my skin from looking old? You can't stop time passing, but daily sun protection is by far the biggest lever, followed by good hydration, decent sleep, and skincare built on ingredients with real evidence behind them. Can you reverse skin ageing? No. Ageing is a natural process, and no product can undo it. What a good routine can do is help soften the look of its visible signs. How can I look 20 years younger naturally? There isn't a shortcut, but the compound effect of daily sun protection, a considered ritual, good hydration and enough sleep adds up over months, not days. What makes your skin age the most? Sun exposure, by a significant margin. Genetics set the baseline, but pollution, smoking, poor sleep and diet, everything that makes up the exposome, all leave their mark before their time. ¹ Based on clinical studies of Nutri-Define Supreme Rejuvenating Serum: moisture barrier improved by 14% (54 subjects, 28 days); suppleness improved by up to 16% (55 subjects, 56 days). ² Based on a clinical evaluation of 32 subjects using Herbal Recovery Bi-Phase Serum twice daily for 28 days; transepidermal water loss reduced by 9%. ³ Based on clinical evaluations of Herbal Recovery Eye Oil Roll-On, used twice daily: skin luminosity improved by 19% (31 subjects, 56 days); appearance of under-eye wrinkles and fine lines reduced (31 subjects, 28 days). ⁴ Based on cutometry measurements on 30 subjects using Purely Age-Defying Firming Face Oil for 28 days; skin firmness improved by 18%.
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RAW LEMON COCONUT TART
Take time our to treat yourself and family with this delicious tart to celebrate nature’s delights. Jurlique has partnered with Nutritionist Jacqueline Alwill to create this wellness treat that is vegan, sugar and dairy free. Raw Lemon Coconut TartServes 8Base: 3/4 cup of oats 1 cup medjool dates, pitted 3/4 cup dessicated coconut 2 tablespoons vanilla essence Top: 1/3 cup coconut oil 1/4 cup maple syrup Juice from 3 lemons 1/2 cup dessicated coconut 2 medium bananas Fresh seasonal berries DIRCETIONS 1. For the base, place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until well combined and forming a dough like consistency.2. Press base into a lined spring form cake tin or load tin and pop in freezer whilst blending the top.3. For the top, place all ingredients in a a food processor and blend until well-combined then pour over the base ingredients and spread evenly.4. Freeze for 5 hours to set.5. Allow to thaw for 10 minutes and top with fresh seasonal berries before serving.
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WHAT DOES WELLNESS MEAN TO YOU?
What does wellness mean to you? Some think quitting sugar, others think yoga on the beach. So here’s a question: what does wellness mean to you?Wellness, the state of experiencing wellbeing. When people think wellness, they sometimes picture their ideal selves: a perfect zen balance of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. However, that image is usually marred by the reality of modern life – we’re often too busy, too stressed to make wellness a priority. To make ourselves, our health, our connection with nature and our happiness, a priority. And that’s something we all deserve to change.This month, we’re launching our national Wellbeing campaign, to inspire us all to wellbeing and lives we truly love – like reconnecting with nature, nurturing your body through nutrition and fitness, and practicing daily mindfulness.At Jurlique, we believe beauty comes from within, and it shows when we’re living in harmony with ourselves and the world around us. So we’ll be looking at how the power of nature can help promote radiant skin, no matter what your skin type or concern. And, with the help of some of Australia’s top nutrition, fitness and mindfulness experts, we’ll also be exploring: The whole foods story – what it is and why it matters, as well as recipes for delicious, nutritious meals How to set and manage fitness goals and energy levels with fun workouts you’ll enjoy The self-love and self-care benefits of being mindful in each moment – and how it can help minimise stress Wellness happens by making incremental changes that add up over time. Some of these changes can be small, like eating more vegetables, or swapping coffee for green tea. Others, however, may involve challenging preconceived notions about how we should think, feel, act or simply be – like letting go of negative self-talk, feeling guilty, saying ‘yes’ more often than saying ‘no’ and being the perfect parent / friend / partner / employee / person.This is one of the most important things to remember. Because what links the wellness pillars of skin care, nutrition, fitness and mindfulness isn’t what you’d normally expect. The truth is, what connects them all is you and your experience. You’re the key to realising your happiness and health, and living a life that fills you with joy and contentment, every single day.It’s not about a magic bullet, or having a perfect record. It’s okay to stumble every now and again on the path to wellbeing. What’s important are those gentle gains, and being open to what you might be able to do, right now, in order to start feeling happier and healthier. Because if you can end each day having done one more thing to add value to your life, then every day will be better than the last.And that’s our challenge to you over the coming month.Enjoy September.Team Jurlique x“Our vision was to formulate and manufacture the purest skin care products available based on the healing properties of nature and to inspire people to health and wellbeing.” – Ulrike Klein, Jurlique Co-founderThis month’s skin care, nutrition, fitness and mindfulness articles delivered straight to your inbox – sign up to the Jurlique newsletter.
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