When I come across a few unfamiliar ingredients in a skincare product, my interest is peaked, and that was the start of my excitement in exploring Rohr Remedy - a brand from Australia based on combining unique, wild harvested native ingredients from traditional Australian Bush medicine. The complete line, currently 8 products, is free from parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, propylene glycol, sulphates, synthetic fragrances, bisphenol A (BPA), artificial colours, aluminium and silicones. The gorgeous packaging of all the products come in boxes of modern pastel shades, and the actual products are in super luxe, glossy black bottles and tubes. All of this, and nothing over $36 USD!

This photo is taken from Rohr Remedy website.

The following excerpt is from Australian Geographic: Australian bush medicine, much like the bush itself is still very much a mystery. "A lot of information is lost," says Dr Evelin Tiralongo a pharmacist and expert in complementary medicine from Griffith University in Queensland. "[In Aboriginal culture], nothing is written down; instead, it's passed on through singing and dancing ceremonies, which are becoming increasingly rare." According to Evelin most Aboriginal medical treatments were derived from food. "A big part of maintaining their health was just eating right," she says. When Aboriginal people did fall sick, they used plants in a variety of ways to quell their ills. Some plants, like were crushed, heated and applied to the skin. Others were boiled and inhaled, and occasionally drunk. There were also saps which were directly smeared on the skin, and barks that were smoked or burned. Professor Joanne Jamie, a medicinal chemist from Macquarie University, in Sydney has compiled a database on Aboriginal plants. Many of those plants, she found, contained anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory compound that are known to western medicine. "When plants are used in a customary way, there is a far greater success rate in them having biological activity," she says. "The plants that were used by the Aborigines are very likely to be useful to us."

Rosalina Face Cleanser, $18, 1.69fl oz
Ingredients: Aqua (Purified Water), Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis), Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropul Betaine, Lauryl Glucoside, Disodiumsulfosuccinate, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, White Willow (Salix Alba) bark extract, Quandong (Santalum acuminatum) extract, Rosalina (Melaleuca ericifolia) oil, Jasmine (Jasminum sambac) essential oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Benzyl Alcohol (and) Dehydroacetic Acid (preservatives)

Packaged in a black squeeze tube with a flip up top (perfect for travel!) this cleanser might seem small in size at first glance, but a tiny pea size amount creates more then enough slightly foamy lather for the whole face...a little goes a long way. This aloe and water based cleanser's highlight is Rosalina (Melaleuca ericifolia) oil which is a natural astringent. The product has a faint, subtle natural floral scent, and rinses beautifully with minimal effort, skin is left clean but not tight. This will remove makeup very well, and is suitable for all skin types.

Kakadu Plum Vitamin C Face Serum, $36, 1.69fl oz
Aqua (Purified Water), Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis), Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana), Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) seed extract, Silk Amino Acid, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Hectorite, Allantoin, Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) essential oil, Xanthum gum; Benzyl Alcohol (and) Dehydroacetic Acid (preservatives)

This product comes in an airtight glass bottle with a pump, perfect for keeping the ingredients active and stable. The serum feels like a light gel, it soaks into the skin quickly, doesn't feel sticky, and smells faintly of geranium, which dissipates in a few minutes. The extract from the Kakadu plum, (the third ingredient) is rich in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant which increases collagen production (wrinkle reduction), reduces skin discolorations, strengthens the skins barrier, reduces inflammation, and help skin better withstand exposure to sunlight, so this is a great serum for the daytime. Listed next is Tamarind Seed extract (natural source of hyaluronic acid for hydration), silk amino acid (water binding antioxidant), vitamin e (skin healing antioxidant), allantoin (soothing anti-irritant), and geranium oil (antimicrobial). Geranium oil is a fragrant oil that can be an irritant, but when used in small amounts like it is here, there is no cause for concern. This is an excellent vitamin c serum for all skin types!

Lilly Pilly and Omega 3 Face Moisturizer $24, 1.69fl oz
Aqua (purified water), Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Rice Bran (Oryza sativa) oil, Macadamia (Macadamia ternifolia) nut oil, Sweet Almond (Prunus amygdalus dulcis) oil, Glycerin, Lilly Pilly (Syzygium leuhmanii) extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydrolysed Oats (Avena sativa), Sodium Lactate, Silk Amino Acid, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Stearyl Glutamate, Allantoin, Rose Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) essential oil, Rose (Rosa centifolia) essential oil, Australian Sandalwood (Santalum spicatum) wood oil; Benzyl Alcohol (and) Dehydroacetic Acid (preservatives)

Packaged in a squeeze tube, this is a lightweight lotion with a subtle sweet earthy scent. It soaks in quickly but leaves skin feeling hydrated with no surface residue or stickiness, perfect for normal to dry skin not prone to breakouts. On the list, following water, comes two esters derived from olive oil (rich in antioxidants), then three hydrating oils- rice bran, macadamia and sweet almond. Next up is glycerin (my favorite humectant), and the rare Lilly Pilly. Typing that is almost as fun as saying it out loud! Lilly Pilly, a bush medicine of Indigenous Australians for internal and external healing, is a rich source of vitamin c- it also assists the repair of weathered skin and the astringent property provides gentle exfoliation. Hydrolyses Oats is the anti-irritant and we also see another appearance of silk amino acid, vitamin e and allantoin. There is a small amount of fragrant essential oils, but the tiny amounts are not cause for concern however for very sensitive skin, always do a test patch first.

Boab and Rosehip with Vitamin E Oil, $30, 1.69fl oz
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (fractionated Coconut oil), organic Boab (Adansonia gregorii) oil, organic Rosehip (Rosa canina and Rosa rubiginosa) seed oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Frankincense (Boswellia cateri) essential oil

This rich, nourishing oil comes in a glass bottle with a dropper style applicator. Excellent formal for super dry skin, or even on the body as a little goes a long way. The superstars in this are the Boab oil, which contains high levels of Vitamin C and Calcium, along with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to encourage smoother skin, and during pregnancy help prevent and manage stretch marks. Vitamin A rich rosehip oil provides excellent healing and slows early aging. The last ingredient, frankincense oil, is a fragrant component, but when used in tiny amounts, there isn't cause for concern. As always, patch test for sensitivity if you are on the sensitive side.

Gumbi Gumbi Lip Balm, $12, 0.5fl oz
Lanolin, Castor (Ricinus communis) oil, Beeswax, Gumbi Gumbi (Pittosporum phylliraeoides) infused Sweet Almond (Prunus amygdalus dulcis) oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Peppermint (Mentha piperita) essential oil, Orange (Citrus sinensis) essential oil

Packaged in a chic glossy black squeeze tube, this balm combines the classic apothecary formula of castor oil, lanolin and Vitamin E with Saponin-rich Gumbi Gumbi, which has antibacterial and antiviral properties and can also help prevent colds and flu, aids repair of cracked lips. The peppermint and orange oils will give this a slight hint of flavor and smell.

Australian Wildflower Deodorant, $12, 1.0 fl oz
Aqua (Purified Water), Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Bi-carbonate of Soda, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Alcohol, Rosalina (Melaleuca ericifolia) oil, Kunzea ambigua, Fragonia (Agonis fragrans) essential oil, Carrageenan/Seaweed (Chondrus crispus) extract, Xanthum Gum, Phenoxyethanol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin (preservatives)

Normally I shy away from deodorants that are in a rollerball applicator, because that tells me the deodorant is a liquid and liquid deodorants are usually sticky and seem to stay sticky on me. This surprisingly kept me dry, and it dries within a few minutes of applying, no stickiness! The essential oils I had never heard of before, they are from Australian wildflowers Rosalina, Kunzea and Fragonia, used by Indigenous Australians for healing, and have deodorising and antibacterial properties. The scent for me is like fresh cut herbs, but doesn't linger more then a few minutes.

Honey Myrtle Body Wash, $21, 16.9 fl oz
Aqua (Purified Water), Aloe Vera(Aloe barbadensis), Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Quandong (Santalum acuminatum) fruit extract, Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) fruit extract, White Willow (Salix alba) bark extract, Honey Myrtle (Melaleuca teretifolia) branch/leaf oil, Pink Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) peel oil, Xanthum Gum; Benzyl Alcohol (and) Dehydroacetic Acid (preservatives)

This is a gel body wash, housed in bottle with with a pump. It smells HEAVENLY- a citrusy, clean green scent that I didn't want to rinse off! Left skin clean and refreshed, but not tight. As for the ingredients, they are all super gentle cleansing agents, and combines the anti bacterial power of Honey Myrtle with healing properties of the Quandong plant. With body washes, the antioxidant content doesn't matter so much since its rinsed down the drain quickly, but hey, every little bit helps.

Desert Lime Body Moisturizer, $24, 8.45fl oz
Aqua (Purified Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (fractionated Coconut oil), Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Olive (Olea europaea) oil, Coconut (Cocos nucifera) oil, Glycerin, Desert Lime (Citrus glauca) extract, Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyriferae) extract, Wattle (Acacia dealbata) flower oil, Mandarin (Citrus reticulata) oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) seed oil, Hydrolysed Oats (Avena sativa), Sodium Lactate, Silk Amino Acid, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate; Benzyl Alcohol (and) Dehydroacetic Acid (preservatives)

Similar packaging to the body wash, this body lotion is a lotion texture but stays slightly moist for about ten minutes after application, which i love. but also could just be because i use a huge amount when moisturizing. With a smell so fresh and citrusy, its easy to just keep slathering more on! Hydrating coconut and olive oils nourish, and the Desert Lime extract assists skin repair due to a high level of antioxidants, including Vitamin C, and was in traditional use by Indigenous Australians for its revitalizing qualities. The rich nutrients from Australia’s Giant Kelp help retain skin moisture and softness. I need a uplifting scent when applying body lotion, and this lingered for some time after but its subtle, not strong enough to compete with any perfume you may put on. Another gorgeous product!