Hero Ingredient Spotlight: Kakadu Plum (Vitamin C Powerhouse)
Summary: Kakadu Plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana) is the richest natural source of Vitamin C on Earth — with up to 100 times more Vitamin C than oranges. This antioxidant-rich fruit helps brighten, protect, and revitalize the delicate skin around the eyes. Found in our Eye Rescue Lidstick™, it helps visibly reduce dullness and support the skin’s natural collagen production for a smoother, more luminous eye area.
Why it’s special
Kakadu Plum is a native Australian fruit revered for its exceptional antioxidant and Vitamin C content. Vitamin C plays a crucial role in supporting healthy skin by neutralizing free radicals and promoting collagen synthesis. According to research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Kakadu Plum contains the highest recorded natural concentration of Vitamin C, contributing to its strong antioxidant capacity.
When applied topically, Vitamin C helps improve uneven skin tone, boost radiance, and defend against oxidative stress from UV light and pollution. The area around the eyes, where skin is thinner and more prone to visible ageing, benefits greatly from this antioxidant protection (PubMed: Bioactive Properties of Kakadu Plum-Blended Products).
How it supports bright, healthy eyes
In dermatological studies, topical Vitamin C has been shown to stimulate collagen synthesis and reduce pigmentation, helping to improve skin texture and brightness (PubMed: The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health). This makes Kakadu Plum an ideal ingredient for targeting dullness, dark circles, and fine lines under and around the eyes.
Our Eye Rescue Lidstick™ pairs Kakadu Plum with Oat Ceramides to strengthen the skin barrier, Evening Primrose Oil to soften fine lines, and Borage Oil to calm and nourish. Together, these ingredients work overnight to restore comfort and luminosity to the eye area.
The science behind the glow
Kakadu Plum’s unique profile of Vitamin C and polyphenols provides both immediate and long-term benefits for the skin. Regular use helps brighten and revitalise the eye area while reducing oxidative damage that contributes to visible fatigue and early signs of ageing.
FAQs
Q: What makes Kakadu Plum different from other sources of Vitamin C?
A: Kakadu Plum has the highest known concentration of Vitamin C in any fruit, making it exceptionally potent for protecting and brightening the skin.
Q: How does Vitamin C benefit the eye area?
A: It supports collagen production, improves firmness, and helps reduce pigmentation and dullness, leaving the eye area looking brighter and smoother.
Q: Is Kakadu Plum suitable for sensitive skin?
A: Yes. In our Eye Rescue Lidstick™, it is combined with soothing, barrier-supporting ingredients to ensure it delivers results without irritation.
