Natural wonder

I recently spent a long time interviewing Antipodes founder Elizabeth Barbalich for a story for NZ Life and Leisure and came to greatly admire her intelligence and her passion for her brand.

The company which, to date, has been the recipient of two Technology NZ research, is focused on achieving scientific validation for its products. “I don’t believe in miracles when it comes to skincare,” Barbalich says.

Now sold in Hong Kong, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Slovenia and Australia as well as 220 stores throughout New Zealand, several of Antipodes’ products have been scientifically proven (through third-party laboratory in-vitro tests) to significantly stimulate collagen production at a cellular level. Collagen is the all-important building block for all the body’s systems. The fact that Antipodes can prove its products stimulates its development is significant because when it comes to its effect on wrinkles more is less. More collagen, less wrinkles.

Antipodes' latest release is called Apostle Skin Brightening and Tone Correcting Serum. Its key ingredient is Vinanza Performance Plus, a special antioxidant blend drawn from sauvignon blanc grapes and kiwifruit skin, which helps target and reduce pigmentation. It also contains Vinanza Oxifend, from pinot noir grape seeds, a proven anti-inflammatory. This product helps to lighten and brighten the skin and, as a result, can have a huge impact on how good you look. Give it a try.