Origin: Fruit
Odour: Slight peach/citrus
INCI name: Santalum acuminatum
Found in: Botany Native Flora Night Crème

Native to Australia’s arid regions, Quandong—also known as the wild peach—has been a dietary staple for Aboriginal communities, where it is valued for its unique flavour and medicinal qualities. In skincare, this vibrant red fruit shines for its impressive nutritional profile and powerful benefits. Packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, Quandong helps stimulate collagen production, minimise fine lines, and shield skin from oxidative stress.

Quandong also boasts natural astringent properties that refine skin texture and enhance brightness, giving the complexion a fresh, radiant glow. Its unique blend of nutrients makes it a celebrated ingredient in skincare, bringing a touch of Australia’s botanical richness to your beauty ritual.

Key actives and benefits* of Quandong include:

• ORGANIC ACIDS – Acts as a gentle exfoliant, helping to breakdown and remove dead skin cells and unclog pores¹
• AMINO ACIDS – Boosts collagen synthesis upholding skin smoothness and moisture, while diminishing visible signs of aging²
• SUGARS – Plumps and brightens skin by increasing hydration and retaining moisture³
• ANTHOCYANINS – Helps prevent skin aging and protects from UV-induced environmental damage⁴
• CHLOROGENIC ACID (CGA) – Mitigates damage from environmental factors, soothes inflammation and displays antioxidant, antimicrobial (including acne-causing bacteria) and anti-inflammatory properties⁵
• PHENOLICS – Aids in combating the effects of skin aging and damage, including minor wounds and burns⁶
• RUTIN – A flavonoid that increases skin elasticity and reduces wrinkles⁷
• FLAVONOID GLYCOSIDES – Reduces inflammation and a range of other skin conditions such as dermatitis, acne and rosacea⁸

Embrace the power of Quandong in your skincare routine to enjoy the natural, skin-loving nutrients of this remarkable Australian superfruit. From gentle exfoliation to enhanced collagen production, Quandong’s unique blend of actives supports a smooth, radiant, and resilient complexion, bringing the best of nature’s skincare to you.

References:

¹  Use of organic acids in acne and skin discolorations therapy

² Amino acid complex (AAComplex) benefits in cosmetic products: In vitro and in vivo clinical studies

³ Sugar Is Not All Bad, Know Its Benefits For Skin And Health

⁴ Role of Anthocyanins in Skin Aging and UV- Induced Skin Damage

⁵ Anti-inflammatory and antiaging properties of chlorogenic acid on UV-induced fibroblast cell

⁶ The Potential of Plant Phenolics in Prevention and Therapy of Skin Disorders

⁷ Biological effects of rutin on skin aging

⁸ Flavonoids as Promising Natural Compounds in the Prevention and Treatment of Selected Skin Diseases

*It’s important to note that everyone’s skin is different and for any serious skin concerns a dermatologist should be consulted.