In September 2025, Janesce was honoured with the Clean + Conscious Gold Sustainable Future Award — one of only a handful of brands across Australasia to receive this prestigious recognition in the field of natural and sustainable skincare.
What the Award Represents
The Clean + Conscious Awards celebrate brands that lead the way in three essential areas:
Clean formulations free from harmful or toxic ingredients.
Conscious environmental and ethical practices.
Proven effectiveness that delivers genuine results for consumers.
For Janesce, this award validates decades of dedication to creating holistic skincare that is safe, results-driven, and planet-friendly.
A Tradition, Not a Trend
From the veggie patch of her childhood to the international stage, Janesce founder Jan’s life has been defined by a deep love of nature and its power to heal. Early lessons in her father’s garden sparked a lifelong passion for plants, while her mother’s advice on nutrition reignited that spark as a young mother herself. Determined to keep learning, Jan fought her way into university lectures at 34, studied massage and herbal medicine, and built a pioneering career blending skin therapy with nutrition—well before it was conventional. As an educator, she inspired others to connect beauty with wellbeing, and in 1986 she founded Janesce, creating products grown from her own organic farm.
Today, Jan is celebrated as a visionary whose holistic approach to skin health and sustainability continues to shape the beauty and wellness world—proof that sometimes it takes a lifetime to create something truly special.
Every Janesce product is still crafted with pure botanicals grown organically and extracted without harsh chemicals. This commitment to clean ingredients and measurable results is a guiding tradition, not a fleeting trend.
The Slow Skincare Philosophy
Janesce follows a slow, time-honoured skincare process, allowing plant nutrients to retain their full potency. This gentle method not only reduces environmental impact but also ensures that every formulation delivers visible, long-lasting benefits — proving that natural skincare can be both pure and effective.
The Four Pillars Behind the Award
The Clean + Conscious recognition highlighted four cornerstones of the Janesce philosophy:
Authenticity – Staying true to founder Janice Smith’s vision of plant-based, holistic skincare.
Innovation – Refining natural formulas to remain safe and effective.
Transparency – Sharing sourcing and production details openly.
Sustainability – Protecting soil, water, and biodiversity with every decision.
Why This Matters for the Future of Skincare
Janesce demonstrates that beauty and responsibility can go hand in hand. Consumers no longer have to choose between results-driven skincare and ethical choices. In a time of growing climate concerns, our commitment to clean, conscious, and sustainable skincare is more relevant than ever.
Awards are wonderful milestones, but for Janesce, this recognition simply reaffirms what has always been true: caring for skin, people, and the planet in a way that is honest, sustainable, and enduring.
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