Australian Indigenous Super Fruits
The use of Australian Indigenous Super Fruits in the Pureskin® skin care range
Research shows that certain Australian fruits are classed as Super Fruits due to their incredibly high levels of vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, fruit acids, phytosterols and essential fatty acids which aid to naturally enrich, moisturise and protect the skin.
Pureskin® products are manufactured in Australia under strict manufacturing processes, from clean paramedical/cosmetic grade ingredients and contain high levels of the top four, Australian Super Fruits.
Kakadu Plum (also known as Gubinge)
Latin name Terminalis Ferdinandina
Found in the southwest Kimberley in WA, to Kakadu in the Northern Territory.
Benefits
Kakadu plum restores clarity to the skin, prevents damage to the skin’s cell structure, protects the skin against free radical damage and assists in maintaining collagen production.
The Kakadu plum has the highest concentration of natural vitamin C of any known plant.
Lemon Myrtle
Latin name (Backhousia Citriodora)
Found in the Australian rainforests – is extracted from the leaf of the tree.
Benefits
Lemon myrtle helps to control sebum production, prevents damage to the skin’s cell structure, is a natural antioxidant that ‘mops-up’ free radicals and helps maintain skin circulation.
Lemon myrtle contains very high levels of citral and vitamin C. Citral possesses excellent antibacterial, antimicrobial and anti-fungal properties.
Lilly Pilly
Latin name (Acmena Smithii)
Found throughout Australia
Benefits
Lilly pilly promotes the production of collagen and elastin, improves the skins firmness and resilience and also assists in regeneration and protection of skin cells.
Lilly pilly is a natural astringent and a powerful antioxidant containing high levels of L-ascorbate (Vitamin C) which aids in slowing the ageing process.
Quandong
Latin name (Santalum Acuminatum)
Found in the arid and semi-arid regions of all Australian mainland states.
Benefits
Quandong assists skin exfoliation, refreshes, nourishes and moisturises the skin and also aids in slowing down the ageing process by ‘mopping up’ free radicals.
Quandong contains very high levels of Vitamin C and essential fatty acids which are key ingredients in helping to slow down the ageing process and maintain the skins’ hydration.
