Wellbeing Journal
RECHARGE YOUR ENERGY WITH ALLIRA POTTER
Understanding your energy can be an important step in creating a well-rounded self-care practice. Learning to tune into your body, observing where your energy is going and devising ways to preserve your energy can all help create greater balance and harmony. As part of our International Self-Care Day celebrations, we caught up with Allira Potter, whose expertise ranges from energy healing, writing and public speaking to modelling, and mindset coaching. Representing her Yorta-Yorta heritage, Allira employs an inclusive and holistic approach, inspiring others to embrace their unique potential through personal growth and transformation. Discover more about Allira’s self-care practices and the importance of tuning into your energy and creating better boundaries. UNDERSTANDING ENERGY “The thing to know about energy is everything around you is energy—from the coffee you have in the morning, to your body, to the plants around you. Once you recognise that, you learn to stop, tune in and listen to your body. The thing for me was realising where my energy was going, the output that I was giving to other people, and understanding what input of energy I was giving myself. Remember that what you put out there is what you'll get back. It's all energy. So a conscious reminder to stop and tune into your body.” SIGNS OF BURNOUT “I neglected my self-care last year; I think I burnt out about four times because I kept people pleasing. I kept doing so much for everybody else; I had no self-care routine or boundaries. I recognise my energy levels as being pretty low when I'm feeling a little bit snappy towards people, or I'm feeling really fatigued—that's when I know that I'm in a burnout phase, and I need to say to myself, "You need stronger boundaries. You need to say no. You need to go and fill your cup and have a moment for you." PRIORITISING SELF-CARE “I think when we grow older, we need to stop giving so much energy to other people and not feel so guilty for creating boundaries. Remember, you are this beautiful individual, and you're allowed to say no to things and not have guilt attached to it—if you want to have that day in bed watching movies, then do it. Don't associate it with being lazy. It's just you recharging your energy and looking after yourself. The next time someone asks you to go out, tune into your body and observe if there is a back and forth, a yes or no. For me, that's my intuitive body and my energy saying, "Don't go. You need to conserve your energy and look after yourself." TECHNIQUES FOR RECHARGING ENERGY “Self-care practices that I use to recharge my energy levels are honestly things that we can do free of charge—getting out in nature, grounding or ocean swims. Some days I find that the best tool for me as a self-care practice is not having my phone, being present with my body, and just being surrounded by nature. I also do things like meditation and journaling. If I feel like I need to recharge with a friend, we might go on a river walk. It’s about all those nice little calm moments.”
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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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THE BENEFITS OF ACTIVATING WATER ESSENCE+
Have you ever noticed how dry land struggles to absorb water while wet, nutrient-rich soil can soak up moisture with ease? It may surprise you that your skin is not too different from soil. It also requires careful preparation and hydration to absorb serums and moisturisers effectively. The power of preparation On our biodynamic* farm in the Adelaide Hills, we believe that preparing, nurturing and watering our soil enhances the power of nature in our skincare ingredients. Just as we tend to and prepare our land, Activating Water Essence+, enriched with 98% natural ingredients, helps prepare, hydrate and activate the skin, ready for the next steps in your skincare ritual. An essence powered by nature This lightweight essence is enriched with two different Marshmallow Root Extracts from our farm and a radiance blend of powerful botanical extracts that help to boost and retain moisture. Macerated Marshmallow Root Extract intensely hydrates, while Bio-intrinsic™ Marshmallow Root Extract works to boost skin moisture, improving the structure of the stratum corneum and the skin’s ability to retain water. These extracts help to perfectly prepare the skin, creating a healthy and hydrated environment to soak up serums and moisturisers even more effectively. Activating Water Essence+ is also enriched with Jurlique’s Radiance Blend, featuring potent botanical extracts, including farm-grown Jurlique Roses that help retain moisture, Calendula with smoothing properties that rebalance and moisturise and Lavender that helps rebalance dryness, leaving skin feeling refreshed and hydrated.
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ADD ACTIVATING WATER ESSENCE+ TO YOUR SKINIMALIST RITUAL
Skinimalism is one of the year's most talked-about trends. So what is this minimalist approach all about, and when should you use a skinimalist ritual? Follow our beginner's guide to skinimalism to find out more. What is Skinimalism? Skinimalism is a skincare approach that follows a less is more philosophy. Skinimalism is about simplifying your skincare and makeup routine, concentrating on high-performing essentials on days when you’re running short of time. These pared-back rituals focus on maximising your skincare ritual using a few skincare essentials. Why minimalist? While we love a full skincare meets self-care ritual, sometimes it isn’t always feasible. On those days when you are running late for yoga or your morning meeting, a skinimalist approach is a quick and easy way to cover all bases using a few essential products. What essentials to include in a skinimalist ritual? For mornings or evenings when you are short on time, your skinimalist ritual should consist of three steps: Cleanse, Activate & Moisturise. CLEANSE Start your skinimalist ritual by selecting a cleanser based on your skincare needs. Radiant Skin Foaming Cleanser cleanses and exfoliates, Replenishing Cleansing Lotion helps calm dry skin, Nourishing Cleansing Oil softens as it cleanses, while Revitalising Cleansing Gel cleanses makeup, oil and impurities in a single step. ACTIVATE The essential next step in your skinimalist ritual is to hydrate, prepare and activate the skin using Activating Water Essence+. This essence will help provide a hydrated foundation to enhance absorption and boost the skincare benefits of your moisturiser in the final step of your ritual. MOISTURISE Round off your short and sweet ritual by locking in moisture using a rich cream or lightweight lotion. Moisture Replenishing Day Cream can help soothe and restore dry skin, while Rare Rose Cream hydrates and nourishes skin throughout the day. Herbal Recovery Cream addresses fine lines and promotes renewed radiance, and Nutri-Define Supreme Restorative Rich Cream can help visibly reduce signs of ageing.
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ESSENCES, MISTS, SERUMS, WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
To create the perfect skincare ritual that delivers optimal results, it is essential to understand the difference between skincare products, how they can benefit your skin and when in your skincare ritual they should be used. Let us be your guide as we uncover the difference between some of Jurlique’s favourite products. What is the difference between Jurlique’s Activating Water Essence+ and Jurlique Mists? Water-based and enriched with botanical skin-loving ingredients, Jurlique mists can be used after cleansing or spritzed throughout the day, providing the surface layers of your skin with instant hydration. Our range of mists benefits the skin in various ways, helping to refresh, calm or revitalise tired, dull skin. Activating Water Essence+ is also a water-based product that provides skin with a boost in hydration. But where this wonder product differs is that it activates the skin’s ability to retain moisture, replenishing the skin’s natural lipids to help improve absorption. This helps create a healthy, hydrated environment for the superior penetration of serums and moisturisers in the next steps of your skincare ritual. What is the difference between Jurlique’s Activating Water Essence+ vs Jurlique Serums Activating Water Essence+ is all about preparing, hydrating and activating the skin to help maximise the benefits of the other products used in your skincare ritual. Jurlique serums, which are applied after Activating Water Essence+, target a variety of different skin concerns. These serums are richer and more viscous in texture, containing more specific active ingredients to help address these targeted concerns. What is the difference between Jurlique’s Activating Water Essence+ vs Toners Toners and essences are often confused as they are both watery in texture and typically applied after cleansing, but their benefits are quite different. While toners are used to remove the last traces of cleanser and rebalance the pH level of your skin, Activating Water Essence+ is used to hydrate and prepare the skin for the next steps in your ritual. Another key difference is the application; toners are usually applied with a cotton pad, while Activating Water Essence+ is gently pressed and smoothed over the face, neck and decolletage.
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BOOST YOUR SKINCARE RITUAL WITH ACTIVATING WATER ESSENCE+
Essences are becoming the go-to product amongst beauty experts and skincare enthusiasts around the globe. But what do they actually do? Join us as we break down what they are, the differences between essences and other skincare products, and why essences are the best way to boost the benefits of your daily skincare ritual. What is an essence? An essence is a water-based skincare product that is typically applied to the skin following cleansing and before moisturising. What is the benefit of using an essence? The main benefit of using an essence is that it helps hydrate, prepare and activate the skin for the enhanced absorption of products applied in your skincare ritual. What is the difference between an essence, toner, serum and mist? An essence is pressed and smoothed onto clean skin to hydrate and enhance the benefits of products applied in your skincare ritual. Toners can also be used after cleansing the skin but are applied with a cotton pad to remove any last traces of cleanser and rebalance the pH level of your skin. Serums are concentrated treatment products formulated to target specific skin care concerns such as wrinkles, loss of firmness, and uneven skin tone. And mists help refresh and hydrate the skin and can be applied at any time of the day, even over makeup. What are the benefits of Jurlique’s Activating Water Essence+? Not only does Activating Water Essence+ prime and activate your skin for the superior absorption of serums and moisturisers, but its botanical-rich formula possesses several skin-loving benefits. Using two different Marshmallow Root Extracts, Activating Water Essence+ replenishes the skin’s natural lipids to help improve absorption properties. It also improves the skin’s ability to retain water by improving the structure of the stratum corneum, helping to attract and hold moisture for instantly hydrated skin.* How to incorporate Activating Water Essence+ into your skincare ritual? For the best results, use Activating Water Essence+ after cleansing to hydrate, prepare and activate the skin for the next steps in your skincare ritual. Follow with your preferred Jurlique serum, eyecare and moisturiser, morning and evening. To apply, pour a couple of drops into your palms and press gently onto the face, neck and décolletage. *Based on 32 subjects using Activating Water Essence+ after 10 minutes
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5 MINUTES WITH ARTIST, TARA KELLY
This Mother’s Day, Jurlique partnered with sustainable artist Tara Kelly to create the design of our Mother’s Day gift sets. The Queensland-based artist, and mum of two, is also the founder of Hello Petals, the leading supplier of plantable cards in Australia and New Zealand. Her vibrant artwork “Moon Flower” is a celebration of Mother Nature, with a whimsical style and eye-catching colours that evoke a sense of sweet sentiment, perfect for the joyful celebration of Mother’s Day. We caught up with Tara to learn more about her connection to nature, the inspiration behind her work and her passion for the environment. How important is Mother Nature in your life? Fresh air and sunshine are both so grounding and rejuvenating. Even just 10 minutes out in the sunshine with a cup of tea is so therapeutic. Spending time in nature is essential for my well-being. I have always had a strong desire to do better when it comes to my lifestyle choices and how they affect our environment. This is our home and there’s ‘no planet b’. Making small changes where possible to protect Mother Nature is very important to me and is something I am guiding our children to do also. How do you incorporate nature into your art? It’s no secret that I love flowers. As Claude Monet says “I must have flowers, always and always.” There is so much beauty to see in flowers; in their intricate anatomical arrangements. Each so unique and fascinating in its own way. I feel 100% true to myself and my work when I am painting flowers. I often see an arrangement or wildflowers on the side of the road and feel inspired to recreate its beauty. Is there a mother figure in your life who inspires your work? If there is ever a Mother figure to inspire me it would always be my Mum. She is such an inspiration in countless ways and I consider myself to be incredibly blessed to have her in my life. Growing up I remember her as being artistic. I remember seeing her paints in the craft cupboard and a number of folk art pieces she had painted around our home. My artistic side is definitely a trait passed down from my Mum. She has been such a big help in the studio packing lots of wonderful Hello Petal orders and chasing my very busy 1-year-old around. What was your creative process behind the artwork? Moon flower was one of the first works I created digitally. It was an exploration of colour and textures that paved the way for many of Hello Petal’s popular designs. It was created without intention, as some of the best pieces are. It was really an experimentation; to find my digital style, to get to know how the brushes flowed and carried each stroke. What made you want to partner with Jurlique? Jurlique and I share the same ethics when it comes to nature. To work with a like minded company who are passionate about what our environment has to offer, as well as how important it is to give back, is an exceptional opportunity I couldn’t pass up. I think we make a great fit. Is there any Jurlique product you can’t live without? I love the activating water essence, it is so hydrating and refreshing and prepares my skin for following products. I also love the hand cream trio. I don’t think I could choose just one. All three scents smell amazing and are so nourishing without feeling oily. I have one in my hand bag and a couple stashed around the house and studio for easy access.
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THE BENEFITS OF ALOE VERA
Aloe Vera, known by ancient Egyptians as the "plant of immortality" due to its ability to live and even bloom without soil, is one of the world's most popular skincare ingredients, praised for its soothing and hydrating properties. From Aloe Vera drinks and elixirs to Aloe Vera gels, cleansers, creams and mists, discover some of Aloe Vera's benefits and how you can incorporate this hero ingredient into your daily skincare ritual. Aloe Vera for the Skin Aloe Vera will undoubtedly have appeared in your beauty cabinet over the years. This soothing botanical, often infused into gels or creams, is regarded by some as the perfect fix to help soothe sunburns and calm irritated skin. Known for its comforting and cooling benefits, Aloe Vera is also a popular ingredient used in soothing cleansers and serums. If you are new to this powerful botanical, Aloe Vera Mist is a lightweight option that will leave skin feeling fresh and hydrated. Aloe Vera for the Hands Hands are sometimes overlooked during our daily skincare rituals. Mild yet hydrating Aloe Vera is the perfect addition, helping to gently soothe rough hands. Our Hand Cream, infused with farm-grown Aloe Vera, works to soften, hydrate and comfort hands, while its 100% natural origin fragrance helps revitalise and uplift the senses. Aloe Vera for the Body While we might think of Aloe Vera as an ingredient typically applied to the skin, Aloe Vera drinks have gained popularity in recent years. Aloe Vera juice can act as a hydrating and healthy replacement for sugary drinks and fruit juices. It is also believed to be rich in antioxidants and vitamins, which may benefit the skin.
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