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Say you placed an order... How would you like 20% to be donated to the Cancer Council's Daffodil Day appeal AND for you to be sent a voucher of that same amount sent to you to spend on your next order? It applies to all Y natural online orders over $200 within Australia.

That's equivalent to a 40% contribution to the cause!

Or more, because for orders of $366 or more we will make a $100 donation and send you a voucher worth $100!

Be quick to order here: https://ynatural.com.au/

This offer is until midnight tonight only. OK. Let's make it 9am tomorrow :-)

Friends receiving our newsletter have known about this for days - if you want to be in the know and hear about special offers first, be sure to message us with your email, or if you're placing an order, mention it in the comments / instructions section.

Together, we can help your skin become more beautiful and healthy AND we can make a difference to efforts in Australia to put an end to cancer.

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Y natural is supporting the Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day Dip – Barbara is taking the plunge, and every day this month a different friend will join her. We’ll be sharing pics regularly here, or you can check out Barbara’s Instagram if you want a daily update :-)

AND LOOK! For three days ONLY, ending midnight Tuesday 6 August:

>>> For orders over $200, we will donate 20% of sales, and give you a voucher for 20% of your order. That's like us contributing 40% to the cause!

>>> And for orders of $366 or more, we'll donate $100 and your voucher will be for $100. That's like contributing up to a whopping 55% to the cause!

Then, for the rest of the month of August 2024, for every order over $200 of Y natural products via our Y natural online store, we will donate 10% to the Cancer Council, and will include a voucher for 10% for the purchaser.

What does this mean?

Every person who chooses now to purchase is not only getting a wonderful deal on some spectacularly beautiful skincare, they’re helping us to help the Cancer Council who in turn helps people affected by cancer.

IMPORTANT If you're already stocked up, you can still make the most of this special. Simply make your purchase and designate which month you'd like us to send your order.

This is a standalone offer and cannot be combined with other specials / discounts / vouchers etc. Valid only for purchases within Australia and deliverable within Australia.

The Y natural shop is here: https://ynatural.com.au/

Barbara's Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/barbaragare/

And thank you for supporting the Cancer Council, Y natural, and me personally!

Barbara

Just popping up to celebrate Vogue Magazine's oldest cover model ever... 106 yo Apo Whang-Od, also known as Maria Oggay. Beautiful. Kudos, Vogue.

This was for the April edition - sorry it's a bit late, but I don't really keep up with all the glossy magazines :-) When I finally saw this, I just HAD to share!

Certified Organic Ginkgo biloba is known to be particularly good for improving blood flow. Leaves of the common Ginkgo biloba tree, contains ginkgo flavonglycosides (bioflavonoids) and terpene lactones as its active parts, used for its positive effects as a powerful antioxidant. We use this exceptional ingredient in several of our products, including both 501 PROTECT moisturiser for dry / mature skin and 502 HYDRATE moisturiser for oily / combination skin.

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Is she kind as she is fair? For beauty lives with kindness.

~ from Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona

Y natural. Our products are not tested on animals. Never have been. Never will be.

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National Reconciliation Week has begun today. This year's theme is ‘Now More Than Ever,' an acknowledgment of the ever-growing need for unity and meaningful reconciliation.

We owe it to past people lost and those who’ve suffered, people present now who are hurting from the ongoing burden of unacknowledged and unrighted wrongs, and to future generations.

This week we share a responsibility to reflect on how we can move forward (as individuals and as a society) towards Reconciliation, with meaningful action.

Reconciliation Week information is here: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/

If you're like me, and you find your skin needing more moisture as we head into the cold weather, it's worth tweaking your routine.

Whether your skin is dry or oily, it will serve you well to be focused on hydration, so...

Drink plenty. Two litres is the minimum per day, not the target.

Spray your skin conditioner liberally, and be sure to apply your moisturiser BEFORE your skin has dried - you want your moisturiser to be like your suit of armour, sealing in that extra hydration. Carry your 400 GRACE or 403 REFINE with you, if you have space in your bag, so you can reapply when/if you feel the need :-)

On a similar note, you'll get the best results from your moisturiser if you do your morning (or evening) skin routine straight after your shower. Say, within 4 or 5 minutes, and yes, it's about hydration. I heard the term 'soak and smear' used to describe it recently - gotta love alliteration to help you remember what to do :-)

It could be a good time to add in 602 RESTORE to your night time routine - this is a gel-based treatment that adds a truckload of hydration, antioxidants and nutrients. It makes your skin feel like velvet. Don't forget to lock in all that goodness by applying your night treatment (601 NOURISH or 603 BALANCE) straight after.

If you're heading out into the elements, dab on a drop or two of 603 BALANCE or a pump of 700 SOFT to your smile lines (and any other areas that are prone to drying out or feeling chapped). I've been using 603 when going swimming, and 700 when going out to walk the dogs or go for a run. Both these options are awesome for helping skin feel good despite it being windy and cold.

Hope this helps!
Barbara xo

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If you’ve not yet discovered our incredible 200 BUFF, well wow, you have a treat ahead of you!

200 BUFF contains natural extracts from Fucus seaweeds. These contain mucilaginous and saccharide polymers, minerals and Vitamin C to give the skin the energy and strength it needs to, purify and vitalise the skin, and brighten the complexion. Cellulose in the seaweed extract is what provides the super-gentle exfoliating effect – so good for skin and of course so much better for the environment than synthetic beads!

• Its quite normal for 200 BUFF to feel a little tingly, but if your skin is super sensitive, just once per week will be enough. Twice per week is usually right though, whether skin is dry or oily, because either way they will benefit from a gentle buff and polish. Super oily skin that’s always congested? Every second day, but only until your skin has become more clear and balanced.

• Unlike cleansers, which are always applied to DAMP skin, 200 BUFF is applied to clean DRY skin.

• If you’ve cleansed the night before and are using 200 BUFF in the morning (which is what we recommend) you can skip the cleansing step and start your routine with 200 BUFF.

If you’ve never used it before, a great way to understand how to get the best results is to do a trial run on the back of one hand. We also have a video that Barbara’s niece made as a project that demonstrates what to do – it’s worth a watch! And please, if you do watch it, please leave a note here for Lyndall to encourage her in her video production efforts.

Hope you love 200 BUFF as much as we do!

Lyndall’s awesome video: https://fb.watch/v/A5mkKcQt-/

REMINDER Use the code CLEAR10 at our checkout for 10% off when you buy the Daily Essentials Collection and Maintenance Essentials Collection (ie both collections together in one purchase). This code is only live until midnight on Wednesday, so if you're keen, please be quick!

Have you tried one of Y natural's beautiful clay masks?

There are three things to understand about them – the clays draw out impurities from the pores to give a natural, deep cleanse, and they infuse the skin with beneficial essential oils and extracts, and those extracts provide a beautiful aroma that’s simply delightful to savour while you wait for the clay to dry.

My strong, heartfelt recommendation to you is to diarise a regular time each month to treat your skin to a clay mask… Whether you have a decadent bath on the first Sunday of each month, or you finish the last Friday of a month with some skin-TLC, choose what’s right for you and try to make a ritual of it. It’s good for your skin AND good for your soul.

These are the kind of masks you keep on for five minutes or so – not the kind where you pop it on and immerse yourself in a great book for a couple of hours. That’s way too long. Just keep it on until the clay is dry and wash it away with plenty of fresh, tepid water. A quick spray with a Y natural skin conditioner and you’re ready to lavish your skin with moisturiser or treatments. Oh, the pleasure. You’ll be as happy as a puppy in a muddy puddle, I know.

If your skin tends to be dry, dehydrate or sensitive and prone to redness, choose 301 GENTLE. https://ynatural.com.au/.../301-gentle-rose-otto-and.../

If your skin is oily, combination or prone to breaking out, choose 302 DEEP. https://ynatural.com.au/.../ski.../302-deep-clarifying-mask/

If you want to try one to check if it suits you, drop me a line and I'll include a sample in your next order xx

Skin issues can be so frustrating and inhibiting.

Some people would become susceptible to unscrupulous marketing that taps into wishful thinking instead of smart thinking. But not Ash…

Be like Ash! She came to us seeking a smart, healthy way to balance / repair / clear her skin and oh my gosh, doesn’t she look AMAZING now?! It’s not about super expensive treatments, or harsh exfoliation and chemical peels… It’s about being smart, gentle and consistent.

If you’re a mother, it’s wise to make sure your youngsters are wised-up to what happens when they overdo the exfoliations and the peels and all those things they try to do to kill a problem instead of resolving it gently in good health. This is particularly important for teens with breakouts! The wrong start can set them up for a lifetime of skin challenges, so help them establish good habits from the get-go with gentle products that help promote good health, and techniques that don’t risk long term damage.

If you're after the routine that Ash used, everything you need to know is at your fingertips.

Daily routine here: https://ynatural.com.au/shop/uncategorised/essentials04/
With extra oomph here: https://ynatural.com.au/shop/uncategorised/essential-masks/

If you're getting both sets, use the code CLEAR10 at checkout and 10% will be deducted from your order. This is only valid for these two sets, code expires on Wednesday 22 May 2024.

When we started Y natural, we decided that it was crazy to waste all our time debating the merits of various chemicals, deciding on whether they belong just above or just below the line that says they’re acceptable for use in personal care products.

For us, if an ingredient was close to that line, it wasn’t good enough, regardless of on which side it ultimately fell.

If it’s not the best, we don’t want it.

That was our position twenty years ago.

That’s our position today.

We formulated so that we could have the very best, effective and most healthy products for ourselves, and so we could share them with other people who want the very best, effective and most healthy products for their skin.

If you’re happy to settle to pay 99% of the product cost for marketing, and 1% for ingredients, that’s cool. It’s your choice, your right. But you’re not who we're trying to reach.

If you’d rather spend your money on what the contents of your bottle will deliver to your skin and well being (instead of blowing your money on wishful thinking and empty promises) then you’re who we're looking for.

Welcome. We're here for you and we celebrate you. And we hope you love what you find at Y natural.

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Have you ever wondered what exactly Y natural is about?

Yes, Y natural is about your skin looking its most healthy and beautiful.

It's also about beautiful people living beautiful lives, making conscious choices for a better world. And when we speak of beauty in this way, we're talking about who you are, not how you look.

So if you want to have beautiful skin AND take stand against animal cruelty; if you don't want to pollute the environment or destroy habitats; if you want to help get girls involved in science and maths, fitness and health; if you want to embrace art and creativity; if you believe fair trade matters; if you like knowing that a local business is helping to support local schools, sporting teams, charities and other local businesses, then Y natural is for you.

We know how hard it is to keep across all those things - so we make it easy for you. With your ONE decision to choose Y natural, you're automatically helping to make this world a better place in many, many different ways.

And why do we do this? These things matter to us. It's not what we're selling... It's who we are!

Much of today was spent making our fabulous 602 RESTORE.
https://ynatural.com.au/shop/treatments/602-restore-hydrating-firming-treatment-gel/

I love this sooooooo much. When we did our trials, I put this question to the people who’d tried it: “What instructions do you think would be helpful to someone buying this product?”

The answer?

“Use it whenever you want to feel amazing!”

This lush treatment features decadent Certified Organic Bulgarian Rose Otto essential oil, our signature ingredient and the world’s best anti-age ingredients. Bliss!

Hibiscus Seed Extract is included for its tightening and firming properties – it’s sometimes referred to as the No-tox Botox because of its smoothing effect (though it doesn’t paralyse the face the way that Botox sometimes does).

Flame Tree extract (yes like the Cold Chisel song) a Flame Tree extract contains plenty of Lutein, which is said to be particularly good for tired eyes and dark circles, so if you’re worried about looking a little haggard lately, you are going to LOVE this!

Kakadu Plum is the fruit with the highest concentration of Vitamin C, which is essential to make Pro-Collagen, which is then used to synthesise Collagen in your skin.

All of these ingredients are combined together in a beautifully moisturising Certified Organic Aloe Vera gel and the result is simply divine!

Photo info: this is one of mine, from my garden

Ah, today was so full of beautiful aromas! We made our beautiful Skin Conditioners again

As a little extra to my earlier post, here’s a short but sweet Mother’s Day special offer. Unplanned. Just seizing a moment :-)

From all online orders received between now and 9am on Wednesday, I’ll randomly pick two to receive a copy of this book on kindness.

I originally bought these books back in January to do a promotion to wish everyone a Happy Lunar New Year. Along with Mother’s Day greetings, I send wishes that the Year of Wooden Dragon will bring you good health and good luck. 身体健康，龙年大吉!

The Dragon is recognised as being determined, but focused upon peace and harmony, so I’m hoping the Dragon can weave some magical peace and harmony around our world in 2024.

Legend has it, the Dragon will share its good fortune with all of us, but demands that we first be kind and compassionate towards others. That seems more than fair and if we all do our bit we have a good shot at turning this decade around :-)

I chose “Keanu Reeves’ Guide to Kindness: 50 Ways to be Excellent” (Hardie Grant Books, 2021) as the reward – it seems an appropriate book for the moment, since the Dragon wants us to be kind, and Keanu Reeves was born in the Year of the Dragon.

I’ve bought several copies and will give a copy to two lucky Y natural customers, as our way to help encourage kindness and compassion to ourselves, with each other, around our communities and hopefully, around the world.

I’ll pick the winners on Wednesday.

In the meanwhile, go, be happy, be kind, show compassion, and be excellent,
Barbara xx

Today we’re thinking of all mothers, whether they love children who are of their own flesh and blood, or whether they love children as much as if they were of their own flesh and blood. We’re thinking of those who wish they were a mother, those who were a mother but lost their child, those who miss their mother, those who are estranged from their mother, those who are estranged from their child or children. All the Mothers.

Love too to the Dads who are doing an amazing job of parenting in the absence of a Mother.

Life is tough and complicated sometimes. A lot of the time. We hold you all close to our collective heart.

And on this special day, I’m especially thinking of my own beautiful, amazing mother, and feeling grateful in so many ways.

Getting a bit glammed up tonight?

Please please please, don’t forget to take off your make up before going to bed!

There’s research on the impact of sleeping in makeup and the stats on how this accelerates ageing are not pretty – best to play the long game. Invest that minute or two each night and sleep better for knowing you’ve done the right thing by your skin 

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Just a quick note to remind you to drink more water :-)

I’m one of those weirdos who drinks about 4 litres of water a day without batting an eyelid, but I’ve been told that – GASP! – some people struggle to drink 2 litres of water in a day!

Please drink more - it’s good for your skin, it’s good for every part of your body – it’s good for YOU!

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It’d be awesome if there were lots of large leaves handy to hide behind whenever we were going out on a bad-skin-day. Looking at the ground, covering your chin with your hand, you know the drill.

The answer is not to torture your skin with harsh chemicals. The best way forward is to use gentle products to help break the cycle – rich in ceramides, antioxidants, naturally antibacterial ingredients. Everything you need to promote healing, minimise scarring and get off the problem skin rollercoaster.

Our problem skin range is here – use ‘ESSENTIAL10’ at checkout to knock off 10%. https://ynatural.com.au/shop/uncategorised/essentials04/

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Most of us want to put our money where our values are, but sometimes it’s just to make the change.

You might know there’s a brand that’s a perfect fit for your values, but… Habit. Familiarity. Uncertainty. Resistance to change. No time to do all the research to feel confidenty you’re choosing the right products for your needs. So many small hurdles that become a barrier to taking that step.

We understand!

So when it comes to skincare, we’ve made it super easy for you to switch to a brand that’s Certified Organic, Certified Cruelty Free, suitable for vegans, 100% Australian-made and 100% owned by Australian women.

We put a LOT of effort into sustaining the highest standards in environmental and ethical business. When we create and make our luxurious, effective and luscious products, we do it with a whole lot of love for our world and the people in it, so that when you choose Y natural, you can feel completely happy with that decision.

It’s easy to work out what to use!

The Essential Collection for normal / dry / mature / dehydrated skin profiles is usually a great match for women over 30, or men with unusually dry / dehydrated skin. .
https://ynatural.com.au/shop/uncategorised/y-essentials-01-for-dry-mature-or-dehydrated/

The Essential Collection for normal / oily / combination skin profiles is usually a great match for youthful skin, in particular women under 30, and for most men.
https://ynatural.com.au/shop/uncategorised/y-essentials-02-for-normal-oily-or-combination-skin/

These ‘Essential Collections’ provide the essentials for a great morning routine, and evening routine. Rich in nourishing oils, plant extracts and essential oils, and filled to the brim with antioxidants straight from nature. The textures are luxurious. The aromas are subtle, yet lush. It’s an absolute pleasure to use, and you’ll feel even more fabulous when you see the impact on your skin!

If you’re keen to try one of these two ranges, use the code ‘essential10’ and 10% will be deducted from the collection RRP, with complimentary express delivery within Australia. This code will remain valid to the end of the month. (Sorry, no free delivery for overseas customers.)

We hope you love what you discover about Y natural and our stunning products!

PS We have variations for people who are prone to breakouts, or who want to include some ‘anti-age’ products in their routine, or who like to give extra care to their skin with a clay mask or gentle exfoliation. We’ll talk about these soon :-)

Y natural has two main moisturisers to choose between:

501 PROTECT Anti-Age Moisturiser
And
502 HYDRATE Antioxidant Moisturiser.

Two things to notice first up…

First, is that 501 PROTECT is for normal, dry, mature and/or dehydrated skin profiles, while 502 HYDRATE is for oily to combination skin profiles. The 502 HYDRATE is to hydrate / add water content without loading up on oils, while 501 PROTECT contains hydration AND extra oil-based nourishment to help nurture and cater to the special needs of drier, more sensitive skin.

Second, is that both 501 PROTECT and 502 HYDRATE have in common an abundance of antioxidants, including potent antioxidants from the leafy extracts of Ginkgo biloba, Green Tea, Rosemary Leaf and Olive Leaf. They both have additional antioxidants from other sources too, making both extraordinarily beneficial and protective.

This means that both moisturisers protect, both are hydrating, both are moisturising, and both are rich in antioxidants.

So a rule of thumb to help you if you’re trying to choose a moisturiser…

Choose 501 PROTECT if you’re XX female over 30 years of age, unless your skin is still quite naturally oily, or if it’s prone to congestion and breakouts. Choose also if you’re an XY male with unusually dry or dehydrated skin. Get your 501 PROTECT here: https://ynatural.com.au/shop/moisturisers/y-natural-skincare-501-protect-anti-age-moisturiser-with-bulgarian-rose-otto-and-green-tea-extract-for-mature-or-dry-skin/

Choose 502 HYDRATE if you’re an XX femalel under 30 with a tendency to oily or combination skin, or if you’re a typical XY male. Get your 502 HYDRATE here: https://ynatural.com.au/shop/moisturisers/502-hydrate-antioxidant-moisturiser/

If your skin is prone to being very sensitive, congested and/or prone to breakouts, choose 603 BALANCE instead. We’ll write more about that in separate posts :-)

Enjoy! Hope you love them as much as I do!

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Ginkgo biloba is a tough, beautiful and most unusual non-flowering tree. It thrives best in well-watered and well-drained soils, but is known to survive under extremely harsh conditions. So harsh in fact, that six Ginkgo biloba trees were amongst the few things to survive the atomic bomb at Hiroshima and they’re still alive today!

Given that resilience in the face of a nuclear blast, when you hear that Ginkgo has natural sunscreen properties, has been shown to increase moisture content in skin cells and to have an anti-inflammatory effect, it seems quite feasible. Ginkgo is also known for antibacterial and antifungal properties. Together, these properties are beneficial for people with acne, eczema, rosacea or other types of facial redness and inflammation.

Most of all, Ginkgo biloba is celebrated for being incredibly rich in antioxidants (especially flavonoids and terpenoids) thus providing protection against free radicals that damage skin cells and cause premature ageing.

We use Ginkgo biloba extract in our 501 PROTECT Anti Age Moisturiser and 502 HYDRATE Antioxidant Moisturiser, along with other antioxidant rich leafy extracts from Olive, Green Tea and Rosemary. In addition to providing a massive antioxidant boost, these extracts give our beautiful moisturisers a lush botanical aroma that is quite leafy, woody, and a wonderful contrast to the artificial aromas that dominate the market these days.

Choose 501 PROTECT moisturiser if your skin is normal to dry, mature and/or dehydrated: https://ynatural.com.au/shop/moisturisers/y-natural-skincare-501-protect-anti-age-moisturiser-with-bulgarian-rose-otto-and-green-tea-extract-for-mature-or-dry-skin/

Choose 502 HYDRATE moisturiser if your skin in oily or combination: https://ynatural.com.au/shop/moisturisers/502-hydrate-antioxidant-moisturiser/

Til soon! xo



Images:

The cover pic is from here: http://kwanten.home.xs4all.nl/australia/ Thanks Jason for pointing me in the direction of so many gorgeous photographs xo

A gentle and super-quick reminder that orders close for our beautiful Mother's Day Collection tomorrow at 9am.

You can purchase the collection here, $125, free express delivery in Australia, free gift wrapping: https://ynatural.com.au/shop/uncategorised/mothers-day-limited-release/

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Do you remember the famous Joy perfume by Jean Patou? It had the reputation as the costliest fragrance on earth, because it contained Bulgarian Rose. This ingredient is so precious and so highly sought after in fact, that Bulgarian Rose costs more per ounce than gold. It’s decadent, gorgeously aromatic and with regenerative, moisturising and anti-inflammatory properties, it is amazing for skin.

In fact, Certified Organic Bulgarian Rose Otto Essential Oil is widely regarded as the single-best oil for anti-age benefits. This is why we’ve made it Y natural’s signature ingredient.

The romantics among us might also be interested to know that Bulgarian Rose’s aphrodisiac qualities have been recognised for centuries – so there is even more to love about this beautiful oil!

Frankincense, Myrrh and Patchouli are also featured in 601 NOURISH and, like Bulgarian Rose, they have long been treasured for their many skin benefits. Patchouli is regenerative and ideal for dry, mature, scarred or blemished skin. Frankincense is used to protect and fortify mature skin. Myrrh is healing, soothing and restoring and is excellent for treating chapped and cracked skin.

Together, these four essential oils are known for amazing aromas, inciting the passions and – alas – for being incredibly expensive. But then, we do love a little decadence when it comes in a package that helps our skin to look healthy and beautiful. That’s not all - they’ve also long been recognised for their impact upon mood, for example contributing to the alleviation of depression, anxiety and/or stress, or promoting calm or restfulness, so it’s no wonder that many of our customers have reported that the quality of their sleep improved once they start using 601 NOURISH each night.

This really IS the utterly divine pinnacle of night treatment oils.

Now is the perfect time to try it, as part of our Mother’s Day Special Collection – but be quick, it’s a limited edition, we’re taking orders til 9am Monday and then we’re sending them out. Don’t miss out!

Mother's Day Collection is here: https://ynatural.com.au/shop/uncategorised/mothers-day-limited-release/

More on 601 NOURISH here: https://ynatural.com.au/shop/treatments/601-nourish-luxury-treatment/

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