Quandong is a native Australian fruit used throughout the ages by indigenous Australian communities for its healing and nutritious properties.
Also known as Desert Peach, quandong has a distinctive peach mixed with apricot flavour. The fruit is commonly eaten fresh off the tree or used as an ingredient in desserts, jams and juices.
More than just a delicious way to reach your five-a-day, the potent nutritional content of quandong also strengthens immunity and offers effective prevention and cure for disease. Containing powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, the leaves, bark and seeds of quandong are all traditionally used as medicine and healing ointments.
With every part of the native fruit used to beat illness and provide vital nutrition, it will come as no surprise that quandong is becoming just as popular as an ingredient in skincare as it is in food.
If you’re not yet using quandong in your skincare routine, here are our reasons the native Australian superfood is an essential skincare ingredient.
It's a potent antioxidant
As a native fruit of the central and south Australian desert, quandong has acclimatised over thousands of years to protect itself against the harsh sun and extreme environmental conditions. When applied topically as a plant extract, it protects skin in precisely the same way, helping to defend against the effects of sun, pollution, and preventing harmful toxins from entering the delicate dermal layer.
Natural actives:
- Chlorogenic Acid
- Tryptophan
- Ferulic acid
It hydrates thirsty skin
Quandong is jam-packed with alpha-amino acids that lock in the natural moisture to keep cells hydrated from within. When used in a serum form, the actives work in synergy with the skin's natural hydrating processes to assist in leaving your complexion bright, dewy and glowing.
Natural actives:
- Tryptophan
It helps fights against hyper pigmentation and skin discolouration
Quandong aims to inhibit melanogenesis (the formation of pigmentation) and provides a strong defence against free radicals and UV damage that can cause sunspots and the overproduction of pigment.
Natural actives:
- Ferulic acid
- Rutin
- Chlorogenic acid
It's pro ageing
Quandong helps to stimulate collagen production and protect against free radical damage to help with the prevention of accelerated ageing.
Natural actives:
- Chlorogenic acid
- Ferulic Acid
- Rutin
It can assist with reducing redness caused by breakouts and inflammation
The phyto-actives in quandong hold powerful anti-inflammatory properties which can help reduce redness caused by breakouts and sensitised skin.
The anti-inflammatory properties can assist in healing and reducing redness, soothing irritated skin to build up the skin's protective barrier.
Natural actives:
- Chlorogenic acid
- Rutin
- Ferulic acid
Containing so much natural skin-loving goodness, it's no surprise that quandong has been chosen as the plant extract for the Bqk Radiance Duo Serums in the Biologi range.
Bqk Radiance Face Serum Duo is a morning and evening ritual designed to help reduce pigmentation and balance the complexion. Quandong was chosen for the evening serum because of how the potent actives work in synergy to provide a natural defence against the harsh environment and to assist in reducing hyperpigmentation and sunspots.
Not only that, used as part of the two-step ritual,Bqk Radiance Face Serum Duo serum helps to balance the complexion, provide an even tone, hydrate, and rejuvenate lacklustre skin.
Biologi's unique extraction system means consumers can now experience the benefits of fully active quandong on their skin without the addition of synthetic activators, or irritating fragrance.