TRUDI JAYE
NATURAL BEAUTY SPECIALIST & RETREATMENT BOTANICS PRODUCT & BRAND MANAGER
What is the philosophy behind Retreatment Botanics?
Co-founder Olivia Newton-John long dreamed of a skincare range that is pure and gentle on our skin, luxurious to use, kind to all living creatures, and also really works! The newly launched range is inspired by her Gaia Retreat & Spa in Byron Bay. Olivia wanted her guests to be able to experience the blissful sense of her Gaia Spa at home every day – to create the feeling of “Re-Treat” wherever [they] are.
What makes Retreatment Botanics different from other skincare?
Protecting the endangered orangutan habitat is very dear to our hearts. After years of research and development, we are proud to have achieved beautifully luxurious, age- defying formulas that are certified palm- oil-free by the Orangutan Alliance. Our products are also cruelty-free and vegan. All our products are Australian-made, and we feature native extracts with cellular biomimicry technology.
What’s one of your favourite products in the range and why?
One of my favourite products is the Restore Serum – our superfood elixir for the skin. It features Amazonian buriti fruit rich in pro-vitamin A, E, C and essential fatty acids; as well as sandalwood seed oil – a rare source of age- defying ximenynic acid, which is a powerful anti-inflammatory. It also smells divine!
What is the most common skin complaint that Gaia’s beauty therapists see?
A very common skin complaint is dehydration and sensitivity. Overuse of products with harsh exfoliants and harmful synthetic chemicals will take its toll over time. These products can weaken our skin’s ‘barrier function’, which serves to lock in our natural moisture and protect [the skin] from environmental damage. The loss of this barrier results in dehydration and inflammation – major causes of premature ageing.
We love to educate our guests about the benefits of restorative skincare that repairs the skin’s delicate barrier. High-quality natural and organic ingredients that are rich in vitamins, antioxidants and essential fatty acids all help to achieve healthy, radiant skin.
What are your top tips for encouraging healthy skin?
We take a holistic approach and live by the mantra “timeless beauty radiates from the heart” (Olivia’s own words). Keeping our mind, body and spirit in balance is the best beauty secret. This can be achieved by eating fresh, colourful superfoods that are rich in vitamins and essential fatty acids; keeping the skin hydrated by drinking plenty of pure water; making time for daily mindful movement; and getting a good night’s beauty sleep! Reducing stress is also key, so we like to make meditation a daily ritual. Using highquality skincare is also a must. We love potent, active Australian native extracts for delivering intensive levels of vitamins and antioxidants.