Developed by natural skincare specialist Catherine Cervasio, best known for her role in launching Aromababy in 1994, the entire product gl Natural Beauty range has been produced in Australia, with a focus on eco-friendly packaging and vegan-friendly formulations (4 out of 5 products are vegan).
Catherine says it was important from the outset to formulate without sulphates, parabens, propylene glycol, petro chemicals, silicones, artificial colour and synthetic fragrance. In additional however, diary, goats milk and lanolin are excluded.
Instead, the GL Natural Beauty product formulations focus on incorporating natural and organic ingredients including indigenous, Australian sourced ingredients which offer superior care and are sensitive-skin friendly.
In the first Collection, the benefits of pure amaranth are championed. Naturally gluten free, this ancient seed, once used as both food and medicine by the Aztecs, is grown locally in pristine, Australian soil and harvested at its peak for optimum results.
Amaranth has long influenced various cultures including Greek and Chinese however more recently it is being rediscovered as a unique plant with high quality protein, unsaturated oils and amino acids. Amaranth is becoming increasingly recognised as a true superfood - packed with proteins, dietary fibre and carbohydrates.
"High squalene content, naturally occurring tocopherols and lysine found in amaranth come together with additional active ingredients to help combat the visible signs of aging and work to balance and brighten the complexion, encouraging a more youthful radiance" explains brand creator Catherine.
Together with antioxidant properties of Kakadu plum, natural vitamin E, organic calendula and evening primrose oils, gl Natural Beauty’s Amaranth Collection brings you the best of Australian functional food ingredients to deliver outstanding skin results.
"I am delighted to have worked on this innovative project over the past two years. Creating a unique collection of products using an Australian grown, superfood ingredient (amaranth) is something that has not been done before. The natural and organic personal care space is something I am extremely passionate about. I am really looking forward to seeing what gl Natural Beauty can do to simplify the skincare regimes of women seeking effective, beautiful and eco-friendly products", says Catherine.
