AntioxidantWell-Known
Kakadu Plum
Also known as: Terminalia Ferdinandiana, Gubinge, Billygoat Plum
Medically reviewed by ChokChok · Updated April 14, 2026
The Aussie answer to ascorbic acid. A bushfood with the highest natural vitamin C on Earth — more stable, less sting.
What It Does
Vitamin C deliveryBrightensAntioxidant shield
Deep Dive
Native to northern Australia, long used by Aboriginal communities. The fruit packs roughly 100× the vitamin C of oranges by weight. In skincare it's usually extracted and stabilised as a brightening antioxidant, often positioned as a gentler L-ascorbic alternative. The signature ingredient of the new wave of Aussie indie brands (Ultra Violette, Emma Lewisham, Sand & Sky).
Best For
MatureCombination
