Why are Australian Native extracts so powerful in skincare?

Australia is a largely untapped reservoir of biodiversity; some are pioneer species, which have not (yet) been manipulated by humans and have evolved in some of the most severe ecosystems of the natural world. Plants have thus become very effective at creating and storing the phytocompounds that they need to survive. The indigenous Australians also know of this value, citing Mother Nature as their richest treasure trove.

Outback, the largest and most empty part of
Australia where Quandong, the native peach thrives.

A view over Arnhem Land, an indigenous aboriginal land
hold in the Northern Territory, Australia, where Kakadu plum grows.

In Australia the tilt of the earth makes the sun stronger during the summer than anywhere else in the world. Indigenous plants evolved and adapted to withstand constant exposure to strong sunlight by utilising effective systems to protect themselves from oxidative stress, which is caused by free radicals associated with sunlight. It is the climate of Australia and the conditions in which these plants grow that are to thank for the powers seen in their concentrated extracts.

Southern Cross University in Australia has done extensive research on extracts from Australian plants. They found exceptional quantities of vitamins C, E, and other antioxidants.

When applied to the skin, these extracts:

• Restore the skin’s moisture.
• Provide even and radiant skin.
• Have anti-inflammatory effects.
• Help to reduce hyperpigmentation of the skin.
• Help protect the skin from UV rays.

Australian extracts are obtained using an innovative technology known as cell extraction. This method preserves the integrity of the natural molecules, which contain the entire plant profile, as it maintains the highest level of beneficial phytoactive compounds (and their derivatives) found in fruit, leaves, wood, or flowers. The cell extraction process means that you get 100% of the plant’s healing properties into the product.

The actions of Australian extracts are certified by the Australian Government Laboratory, which also provides information on their sources and activity.

Outdated extraction methods (maceration, percolation, etc.) use large amounts of organic solvents, which pose a health hazard and simultaneously pollute the environment. They also place the plant under great stress, which causes the active compounds to be consumed quickly. The result is an extract that does not take full advantage of the herbal material.