Kakadu Plum | Why is it a super food for your skin?

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Kakadu Plum

What is it ?

An Australian Native, The Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana) is a small deciduous tree It bears an abundant crop of small plum-like fruits. The fruit has a very high content of vitamin C, in fact holds the World Record. It’s full of antioxidants, folic acid and iron.

Where is it from?

This Australian Native is found growing wild extensively through out the subtropical woodlands of the Northern Territory and Western Australia. Giving us an insight into its properties, These areas were rainforest, now desert, this plant has had to learn how to hold it nutrients and hydration through this change over billions of years.

What are the benefits for our skin?

60% Improved Elasticity
70% Improved Hydration
24% Pigmentation reduction
28% Redness reduction
25% Increase of lightness
12% Increase of whitening
45% Decrease in dark spots

Kakadu Plum Profile

Pure active vitamin C
• Highest content of vitamin C in the world of any known plant
• Recorded concentration of up to 5300mg/100g compared with
50mg/100g for oranges
• Potent antioxidant, protects against free radicals
• Inhibition of melanogenesis (reduces colouration of pigmentation
of the skin; skin whitening properties)
• Stimulates the growth of collogen
• Reduces inflammation, and improves skin hydration

Gallic acid
• Reduces DNA damage through a reduction of membrane lipid peroxidation.
• Anti-melanogenetic and proven anti wrinkle properties a potent antioxidant Flavone Glycoside
• Stabilises the vitamin C, assists with absorption process and intensifies the antioxidant activity
• Neo-collagenisis, stimulates the production of collagen, reducing fine lines
• Anti inflammatory, as it reduces the production of active oxygen in inflamed cells
• Strengthens capillaries, reduces dark circles and puffiness

Ellagic Acid
• Powerful interrupter of photo-ageing, reducing
wrinkles and inflammation from sun damage
• Clinically proven to be a anti melanogenitic,

What Products contain Kakadu Plum?

Rohr Remedy

Kakadu plum, vitamin C face serum

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A hydrating skin-firming oil-free serum for normal skin. Contains Kakadu Plum, which has the highest source of Vitamin C in the world.

HOW TO USE
• Twice daily to the skin around the eyes to
refresh dry skin and smooth fine lines.
• As a toner, or to soothe sunburnt skin.
• With lilly pilly and omega 3 face moisturiser
as an intense night cream
BENEFITS
• Stimulates the production of collagen.
• Anti-aging and protects the skin.
Leaves skin glowing and hydrate

We use over 35kg of raw plant in our extract, with and average of about 7.4% vitamin C yield per kilo. We use high percentages of this concentrated extract in the Rohr Remedy Kakadu Plum Serum
It is in an Aloe Vera base, a known inhibitor of phyto-aging from sun damage. Combined with Tamarind seed extract which is a
natural source of hyaluronic acid a proven anti –wrinkle formula

Luk Beautifood

Skin Tint - Instant Glow Tinted Complexion Balm

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Potent nutrient active food complexes feed the skin, nourishing and hydrating tovisibly improve its appearance instantly and over time. Olive-derived squalane, macadamia nut and jojoba phytosterols plus avocado, vitamin E and shea butter help skin retain moisture and all-day dewiness, and with antioxidant and vitamin C rich Kakadu plum, rosehip and pomegranate, they helpminimise fine lines and brighten the complexion. Quora Noni™rebalances microbiome to minimises blemishes, prevent breakouts and de-stress skin, while a carotenoid complex and crambe abyssinica seed oilhelp protect against environmental aggressors including blu-light.

Elevates your natural beauty, while taking care of your skin. Instantly creates an even, fresh complexion with a natural luminous finish and healthy glow. Provides asheer hint of customisable coverage with a lit-from-within look.