Stroll into any grocery store, and you’ll find piles of plums chilling in the produce section. There’s no shortage of this fruit—it’s safe to say plums are pretty common. So, why has the Kakadu Plum stepped into the skincare spotlight only recently?
Well, Kakadu Plums aren’t like other plums, and we’re here to tell you why.
Kakadu Plum: The Basics
Let’s begin with some basic information. The scientific name of the Kakadu Plum is Terminalia ferdinandiana—yes, it’s a mouthful. That’s probably why it goes by a few other names, too, like the gubinge, green plum, salty plum, or billygoat plum. In the beauty and skincare industry, however, the most common name for this superfood is the Kakadu Plum.
The Kakadu Plum comes from a flowering plant native to Australia. You may be used to seeing red and purple plums at your local supermarket, but Kakadu Plums are actually light green, similar to the color of a Granny Smith apple. The fruit itself tastes tart and bitter.
Right now, the beauty world is treating Kakadu Plum as its latest earth-shattering discovery. However, this fruit has been around for ages, literally. Indigenous people in Australia have been using the Kakadu Plum as an antiseptic for thousands of years. Traditionally, the Kakadu Plum has served as a remedy for headaches, colds, and the flu.
This is due to the plum’s unique and powerful healing properties. It’s absolutely packed full of nutrients and antioxidants—in fact, it contains the greatest level of Vitamin C of any food in the world.
Today, countless beauty companies have seized the opportunity to take advantage of Kakadu Plum’s many powers. Stick with us to learn about all the skincare and health benefits that Kakadu Plum provides.
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What Makes the Kakadu Plum Unique?
In order to understand precisely why the Kakadu Plum is all the rage in skincare, we have to look at the properties that make this plum special.
First things first, let’s look at this fruit’s origins. As you now know, it comes from Australia. Specifically, it originated in the region of Kakadu—shocking, right? Well, this area it’s pretty unusual. Its climate and environmental conditions are quite unique. The Kakadu Plum had to adapt to these special conditions in order to survive, resulting in its incredible composition.
Let’s take a closer look at the Kakadu Plum’s superfood-y properties:
These Plums Are Extremely Nutritious
They contain high levels of the good stuff, like fiber, Vitamin C, copper, and iron. Likewise, they provide lower, yet still substantial, amounts of substances like magnesium, zinc, and calcium.
On top of all of that, Kakadu Plums are low-calorie. One 100 gram plum will cost you about 59 calories.
Basically, a Kakadu Plum is the perfect, all-in-one nutritional snack.
Kakadu Plums Have Insane Antioxidant Properties
Despite what you may believe, it’s actually pretty tough to find high amounts of antioxidants in fruits. Once again, the Kakadu Plum stands out among its contemporaries—it is an excellent source of antioxidants.
To put it in perspective, let’s compare this fruit to blueberries. The Kakadu Plum contains 13.3 times more antioxidants than the common blueberry.
Why do antioxidants matter? This term shows up in both skincare and health studies alike, but many of us couldn’t even provide a definition for the word.
Well, essentially, antioxidants are agents in the body that combat free radicals—unstable molecules that are potentially damaging. Free radicals are toxic, but antioxidants can neutralize them.
The antioxidant substances in Kakadu Plums include vitamin C, ellagic acid, flavonols, aromatic acids, anthocyanins, and lutein. That’s a lot. These antioxidants make Kakadu Plums a true superfood for both our skin and our health.
This Superfood Is Incredibly Rich in Vitamin C
Like, it has more natural Vitamin C than any plant on this planet.
When you think of Vitamin C, you probably think about oranges, a fruit famously packed with Vitamin C—or so you thought. In reality, Kakadu Plums contain more than 100 times more Vitamin C than oranges do.
Vitamin C provides a ton of health benefits, including supporting the immune system, boosting collagen production, and improving things like iron absorption, heart health, and memory.
Kakadu Plums May Provide Antibacterial Benefits
According to past research, the Kakadu Plum plant and its extracts protect against food pathogens. As such, these plants may serve as an alternative to traditional food preservation techniques.
Moreover, as an antibacterial agent, Kakadu Plums offer a range of skincare benefits, including battling acne.
These Plums Have Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Certain studies show that Kakadu Plums may be able to combat inflammatory illnesses like rheumatoid arthritis. This is due to the plum’s high ellagic acid content.
Kakadu Plums are a true superfood if there ever was one. With researchers still studying the benefits of this fruit, we wouldn’t be shocked to learn that it can do even more than we thought.
It’s no surprise that the beauty industry has seized its chance to utilize the Kakadu Plum.
Kakadu Plum In Skincare
It’s clear that Kakadu Plums are pretty amazing. They have so much to offer us—almost too much to list here.
However, you might still be asking yourself one thing: how did this fruit end up being so popular in the skincare world? Well, pretty much all the properties we described above will do wonders for the skin.
Let’s get into the specifics.
First of all, our skin thrives on antioxidants. We need them, and Kakadu Plums have them. With such vast supplies of Vitamin C, ellagic acid, and other antioxidants, there really is no better supplier than these plums.
Remember those free agent molecules we discussed earlier? Well, by fighting free agents, the antioxidants in our skincare products help keep our faces looking youthful and bright. Vitamin C, in particular, supports collagen production, reduces signs of aging (like wrinkles), and even brightens under-eye circles.
On the same subject, Kakadu Plums also help with another skin issue: acne. As an antibacterial, the extract from the Kakadu Plum plant is an excellent acne-fighter. It kills the harmful bacteria that cause acne, leaving the skin looking smooth and clear. Likewise, it reduces irritation.
What else can we say about this superfood? Well, it’s an anti-inflammatory, as you know. So, when it’s used in skincare products, the Kakadu Plum helps the skin heal and recover from damage and irritation.
If your skin has suffered from sun damage, inflammation, or similar issues, you should strongly consider trying a Kakadu-Plum-based product.
Finally, there’s one more thing to love about the Kakadu Plum: it’s all-natural. This means that plenty of vegan, cruelty-free brands have incorporated this superfood into their products. If you’re an animal-lover or an environmentalist, you can enjoy the Kakadu Plum without any qualms.
So, have we officially converted you to the Kakadu Plum fan club? If so, you probably want to try out this fruit for yourself. Consider checking out our Vitamin C Clay Mask. With Kakadu Plum extract as one of its main ingredients, this mask will give your skin a boost of antioxidants and an instant glow.
The Kakadu Plum Is Here To Change The Game
In skincare, beauty, and medicine alike, there’s always a new and exciting ingredient that promises a miracle cure. Sometimes, that ingredient just doesn’t deliver. We’re glad to say that the Kakadu Plum goes above and beyond. As far as superfoods go, this might be one of the very best.
Hopefully, Kakadu Plums are here to stay.
Sources:
7 Health Benefits of Kakadu Plum | Healthline
Rural Industries R&D Corporation Factsheet: Kakadu Plum | Agrifutures
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