Australia is blessed with a diverse range of unique natural native ingredients that are packed with powerful properties that make them excellent for skincare. Here are some of the best Australian native ingredients for skincare and their key benefits for skin:
- Finger Lime: This citrus fruit is rich in Vitamin C and has astringent properties. It helps to tighten and brighten the skin, and is great for reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Find it in Marine Minerals Moisturiser.
- Mango butter is a rich, emollient butter derived from mango seeds. It is high in fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamins, making it excellent for moisturising, nourishing, and protecting the skin. Find it in Bondi Facial Beauty Balm.
- Blue Cypress oil is extracted from the native Cypress tree bark and has natural antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties to soothe, heal and protect the skin. It helps reduce redness, irritation and promotes healthy, glowing skin. Find it in Cypress Hand & Body Lotion.
- Lemon Myrtle is a powerful antioxidant and antimicrobial oil that helps to cleanse, balance and protect the skin, reducing oiliness and promoting a clear, radiant complexion. Find it in Lemon Cream Moisturiser.
- Sandalwood oil has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and astringent properties. It helps to calm and soothe skin, and is great for treating acne, eczema, and other skin irritations. Find it in Ocean Lotion.
- Golden Wattle / Mimosa Essential Oil from the fragrant national flowering tree nourishes, softens and smells incredible. Find it in Glow Body Oil.
- Tea Tree oil is a natural antiseptic and anti-inflammatory oil that helps to treat and prevent acne, soothe skin irritations and reduce redness, promoting healthy, clear skin. Find it in Cypress Hand Lotion.
- Eucalyptus oil is a natural antiseptic and anti-inflammatory oil that helps to soothe and heal the skin, reduce redness and irritation, and promote a healthy, clear complexion. Find it in New Wave Body Wash.
- Seaweed is a plentiful natural source of minerals and antioxidants that hydrates, soothes and protects the skin. Find it in Blue Clay Mask.
- Pink Clay is a gentle and detoxifying ingredient that helps to draw out impurities, soothe and firm the skin, and promote a radiant complexion. Find it in Pink Clay Mask.
- Kakadu Plum: This fruit contains the highest concentration of Vitamin C of any fruit in the world. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps to brighten, firm and protect the skin against environmental damage.
- Quandong: Also known as the desert peach, quandong is rich in Vitamin E, folate and magnesium. It is an excellent ingredient for repairing and soothing damaged skin.
- Kunzea is a natural anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial oil that helps to soothe and heal the skin. It is also a great ingredient for reducing redness, irritation and promoting healthy, clear skin.
- Davidson Plum: This fruit is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to soothe and protect the skin from damage, and is great for reducing redness and inflammation.
Many of these native Australian ingredients can be found in Azur Pure Skincare’s range of skincare products, including our cleansers, moisturisers, serums, and masks. Incorporating them into your skincare routine can help to improve the overall health and appearance of your skin.