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The Inspiration
Carolyn's Experience with Uncle Burragun
Uncle Burragun is now with the Ancestors. He was a patient, generous and deeply proud Ugarapul man who would take me on journeys — on Goori time — and connect me to his Country.
His connections ran deep - throughout time, through his Ancestors, and through living on Country. I listened — a lot. Time seemed to morph and nothing felt linear when I was with Uncle. Things just seemed to open up and all things were connected.
As we walked plants would appear that Uncle would pick and share how his Ancestors had been sustained by them—fresh crunchy berries growing close to the ground—full of antioxidants; leaves brewed into medicinal healing preparations and the base of young grass tree leaves offering a sweet, nutritional liquid.
During this time, I began reading the research being carried out into the remarkable compounds being found in the plants that had survived, adapted and continued to grow across this continent and the applications that these incredible plants have—including skincare. Full of antioxidants, healing and soothing compounds, Australian natives are especially suited to care for our skin in this unique climate. Ten carefully selected potent Australian botanicals became the heart of our skincare with the supplier of these potent extracts sourcing them from First Nations and Certified Organic growers. All rich in antioxidants and bioactive phyto-compounds, these botanicals include Kakadu Plum, Desert Lime, Lily Pily, Quandong, Davidson Plum, Kangaroo Paw, Emu Apple, Banksia, Flame Tree and Lemon Aspen.
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The Botanicals
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BanksiaBanksia serrata flower extract Origin: East coast of Australia Key benefits: Collagen support, elasticity, calming Banksia, an iconic Australian species, has evolved ways to store significant quantities of the phyto-compounds needed to endure the extreme environments on the east of Australia. Phyto-compounds and antioxidants, such as ellagic acid, rutin, isohamnetin and flavone glycoside, are found in natural synergy in Banksia serrata flowers, and promote healthy collagen growth, improve skin elasticity and have skin soothing qualities. Featured in: Revitalising Eye Gel and Hydration Boost Serum.
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Kangaroo PawAnigozanthos flavidus Origin: South-West of Western Australia Key benefits: Collagen and elastin support, firming, hydrating Indigenous to the South-West of Western Australia this botanical derives its name from its flowers which look like kangaroo paws. The flowers are rich in nectar, flavonoids and antioxidants, with properties that activate fibroblasts to create the skin’s extra-cellular matrix, including collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. Skin firmness is enhanced and oxidative tissue damage reduced while this remarkable botanical cools the skin and recovers hydration. Featured in: Skin Elixir Nourishing Cream, Rejuvenating Eye Cream, Revitalising Eye Gel and Hydration Boost Serum.
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Flame treeBrachychiton aceroifolius Origin: East coast of Australia Key benefits: Antioxidant, collagen support, hydrating Native to subtropical eastern coastal regions of Australia, the Flame Tree is famous for its bright red bell-shaped flowers. Flame tree flowers contain catechins with antioxidant capacity many times more potent than vitamin C and vitamin E. They work in synergy with a powerhouse of other natural antioxidants including epicatechins, rutin and tetra-hydroxy flavone with the capacity to promote healthy skin, guard against oxidative damage from the sun and pollution, nourish healthy collagen and improve hydration. Featured in: Revitalising Eye Gel and Hydration Boost Serum.
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Lilly PillySyzygium leuhmannii Origin: Coastal rainforests Key benefits: Collagen support, repair, calming These stunning coastal rainforest berries have a crisp, refreshing taste. Their potent range of phyto-active nutrients give them properties that protect against oxidative stress and UV damage, improve skin repair, promote healthy collagen and calm the skin. Featured in: Replenish Antioxidant Serum, Rejuvenating Eye Cream, Soothe Cleansing Gel, Soothe Moisture Cream and Hydration Therapy Moisture Cream
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Kakadu PlumTerminalia ferdinandiana Origin: Kimberleys, Northern Territory, Arnhem Land Key benefits: Vitamin C, collagen support, elasticity, brightening Kakadu Plums grow throughout the monsoon tropics of the Kimberleys, Northern Territory and Arnhem Land where they have developed mechanisms to survive extreme conditions of heat, drought, UV exposure, high winds and floods. Kakadu Plums, in Perfect Potion formulations, are wild harvested from the Kakadu national park under license by Indigenous community members who pick the fruit during the harvest season. This incredible fruit contains the world’s highest source of vitamin C along with an extraordinary cocktail of phenolic antioxidants, including elagic and gallic acids, capable of boosting collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid synthesis, improving skin firmness and smoothness and reducing skin damage induced by oxidative stress. Healthy, supple, radiant skin is boosted with this super fruit. Featured in: Replenish Cleansing Milk, Replenish Hydration Solution, Replenish Ultra-rich Moisture Cream and Replenish Antioxidant Serum.
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Davidson PlumDavidsonia jerseyana fruit extract Origin: NSW coast rainforests Key benefits: Antioxidant, calming, UV damage reduction These gorgeous dark blue plums with vibrant red flesh, grow in the rainforests of northern New South Wales on the east coast of Australia. Abundant in potent anthocyanin and gallic acid antioxidants, Davidson Plums support and protect the skin against oxidative damage, improve collagen production and support the repair of damaged tissue with skin feeling firmer, smoother and calmer. Featured in: Replenish Cleansing Milk, Replenish Hydration Solution, Replenish Ultra-rich Moisture Cream, Soothe Cleansing Gel, Soothe Moisture Cream, Purify Cleansing Gel and Balance Moisture Emulsion.
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QuandongSantalum acuminatum Origin: Deserts and semi-arid ares of South Australia Key benefits: Antioxidant, repair, hydrating The desert Quandong is a unique Australian fruit found widely throughout the deserts and semi-arid areas of Southern Australia. It has a striking, shiny red fruit and has been an important source of nutrients for Indigenous communities for many centuries. Quandong is a rich source of phenolic-based antioxidants and vitamin E making it a potent protector against solar and environmental damage to the skin. Its powerful combination of antioxidants and fruit acids promotes healthy new skin cells, supports collagen and elastin and enhances skin hydration. It has also been shown to have antibacterial properties. Featured in: Skin Elixir Nourishing Cream, Purify Cleansing Gel and Balance Moisture Emulsion.
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Emu AppleKunzea pomifera Origin: Southern Coast of Australia Key benefits: Antioxodant, hydration Found growing along the southern coast of Australia, the fresh fruit of the Emu Apple is green with a tinge of red at maturity and has a delicious spicy apple flavor. Emu apples boast ten times more antioxidants than blueberries in conjunction with an abundant range of powerful phyto-active compounds. This potent fruit acts to combat skin fatigue and fortify it against oxidative damage. It promotes strong, healthy, vibrant skin. Featured in: Replenish Cleansing Milk, Replenish Hydration Solution, Replenish Ultra-rich Moisture Cream, Hydration Therapy Moisture Cream, Rejuvenating Eye Cream and Replenish Antioxidant Serum.
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Desert LimeCitrus glauca Origin: Centre of Australia Key benefits: Vitamin C, collagen support, hydrating Extracted from its tiny juice pearls, Desert Lime’s efficacy has been developed amidst the harsh bushland of the semi-arid regions of the centre of Australia. Its powerful phyto-compounds are rich in bio-available and stable vitamin C. This natural source of antioxidants has been harnessed to provide photo-protection from UVA/B damaging light, promote collagen production and intensify skin hydration. Featured in: Skin Elixir Nourishing Cream, Hydration Therapy Moisture Cream and Hydration Boost Serum.
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Lemon AspenAcronychia acidula fruit extract Origin: Queensland & NSW rainforests Key benefits: Calming, hydrating, antioxidant Lemon aspen is wild harvested in the rainforests of Queensland and New South Wales. The remarkable phyto-active compounds created by this this fruit are a result of its unique rainforest habitat. Amino acids, flavone glycosides and terpenoids provide soothing, hydrating properties to the skin while supporting skin repair and the promotion of collagen formation. This liquid matrix of bio-available actives strengthens the skin and leaves it feeling soft, smooth and hydrated. Featured in: Rejuvenating Eye Cream, Soothe Cleansing Gel, Soothe Moisture Cream, Purify Cleansing Gel and Balance Moisture Emulsion.
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With deep gratitude, appreciation and respect to Uncle Burragun.
