Kakadu Plum Extract: The Vitamin C Powerhouse

The kakadu plum is a powerful source of Vitamin C, making it an extremely beneficial addition to any skincare routine. This green superfood is nicknamed the billy goat plum, the wild plum, gubinge, and many other names that infer its natural yet fruity nature. Its composition makes it perfect for skincare, but what makes it so special and beneficial for your skin? Let’s explore everything you need to know about this super-fruit.

What is Kakadu Plum Extract?

Terminalia ferdinandiana, also known as the kakadu plum, is a small green fruit that is mainly grown in Australia. It has been consumed by Indigenous Australians for hundreds of years, though the fruit has a slightly bitter and tart taste.

Kakadu plum extract has a very high nutritional value, containing a multitude of beneficial compounds. The fruit’s most notable aspect is its high content of vitamin C; it actually has one of the highest natural content of vitamin C in the world! According to Chelsea Debret, 100 grams of a kadaku plum contains over 3,230% of your daily vitamin C. 

How Kakadu Plum Extract Transforms Your Skin

• Brightens and Evens Skin Tone: Because of the plum’s high concentration of vitamin C, its extract is great for brightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation.

• Fights Environmental Damage: The kakadu plum is rich in antioxidants, which in turn, reduces the stress oxidative damage does to your skin.

• Boosts Collagen Production: This is due, once again, to the high vitamin C content within the plums, which stimulates collagen synthesis.

• Hydrates and Soothes the Skin: Kakadu plums have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, making them ideal for soothing redness, inflammation, and irritation.

Why Üazú Loves Kakadu Plum Extract

Kakadu plum extract is a key ingredient in Üazú Skincare’s formulations not only because of its amazing benefits for the skin, but also for sustainability and natural sourcing. This extract has an unparalleled ability to restore radiance, protect against environmental damage, and boost your overall skin health through its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial abilities as well as its vitamin and antioxidant contents. At Üazú, we highly value sustainable sourcing. Our kakadu plums are cultivated using ethical and environmentally friendly practices to ensure the longevity of the resource and our products. With management programs monitoring the growth and land management of plants and animals in Australia, such as Northern Territory Government, you can rest assured that these vitamin C powerhouses are being used in a sustainable and consistent way. 

How to Use Kakadu Plum Extract in Your Routine

• After Sun Exposure: Because of its antioxidants, kakadu plum extract is great to use after sun exposure, limiting detrimental UV impact your skin might obtain.

• With Your SPF: Like Üazú Skincare’s SPF 50, kakadu plum extract works hand-in-hand to enhance sun protection when paired with SPF.

• In Serums and Moisturizers: Look for serums and/or moisturizers that contain kakadu plum extract for an extra boost of antioxidants throughout your day.

• Face Masks: Kakadu plum extract is great in a face mask, giving your skin an extra boost of radiance with its abundance of vitamin C.

The Future of Kakadu Plum Extract in Skincare

As consumers continue to seek out sustainable, ethical, and clean beauty ingredients, kakadu plum extract is expected to rise even further in popularity. Today, many consumers want anti-aging products that brighten their skin, reduce fine lines, and boost hydration—kakadu plum extract does just that with its exorbitant amount of vitamin C content. Because there are organizations protecting the exploitation of native Australian wildlife, there is a decreased risk of this magical fruit being over-harvested. At Üazú Skincare, we are excited to keep exploring the benefits of organic ingredients and ways to incorporate this extraordinary ingredient into our products.

Sources

Debret C. (2024). Kakadu Plums: The Superfood Known to Have the Highest Vitamin C Content of Any Fruit. One Green Planet. https://www.onegreenplanet.org/natural-health/kakadu-plums-the-superfood-known-to-have-the-highest-vitamin-c-content-of-any-fruit/

Akter S., Addepalli R., Netzel M., Fletcher M., Sultanbawa Y., Osborne S. (2021). Impact of poyphenol-rich extracts of Terminalia ferdinandiana fruits and seeds on viability of human intestinal and liver cells in vitro. Food Chemistry: Molecular Sciences. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666566221000150

Kakadu Plum Management Program. Northern Territory Government. https://environment.nt.gov.au/careers-programs-publications/kakadu-plum-management-program