Captivated by the pristine beauty and purity, the Robson family has traveled to Australia’s mystical Top End and Far North Queensland for many years. We’ve always been astounded by the survival and resilience of the Australian crocodiles that reside in this vast wilderness. Their impenetrable skin maintains its resilience in the most extreme of tropical environments, said Golden 8 Founder Josephine “Jo” Robson.
The name Golden 8 is inspired by this mystical region, the sun-drenched rivers and waterways of the Top End, and more importantly, the 8 key ingredients that make up the Pure Golden 8 Complex. A family-owned business that develops, creates and produces our range of products in Australia. Our Crocodile Oil is 100% Australian-owned, sourced, produced and made. After years of research and insight, we know that the crocodile has one of the most powerful immune systems, which has remained relatively unchanged for 240 million years.
Foreshadowed for centuries as a “Miracle Oil,” crocodile oil has a similar structure to human skin oil and as a result, it is easily absorbed and can penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin. It is magical when used post laser treatment or peel, accelerating the healing and in many cases amplifying the results. One of their signature products is the Golden 8 Face Serum. Akin to a multi-vitamin for the skin, the nutrient-dense serum supplies your skin with a daily dose of vitamins A, C & E, and an unrivaled fatty acid profile in an antioxidant-rich formula that restores moisture and nourishes your depleted skin, while addressing a broad range of skin concerns.
The Golden 8 Complex is created through a blend of crocodile oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, which is derived from coconut oil, jojoba oil, passionfruit seed oil, olive oil and vitamins E, C and A. Jojoba oil is a natural emollient and provides anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. Suitable for all skin types, it is a gentle skin-softening moisturizer that helps to keep the intercellular structure of the epidermis intact while keeping bacteria out.
Robson’s evident passion for what she is doing, and the results her company’s products produce, coupled with distribution in the United States, garners attention. The packaging depicts luxury and simply said, Golden 8 products work. Committed to intersecting impact and results, Golden 8 helps the indigenous people of Australia by providing jobs, while aiding in the healing of people’s skin. What goes beyond luxury is its global impact. A clean, effective solution to many skin problems alongside addressing real issues for everyday people. This is more than a pretty girl, Golden 8 offers true healing for those dealing with burns, scarring and the like. In the case of Golden 8, luxury is knowing that the product line is intentionally created and the company is run impeccably. Beyond service, what stands out is the company’s dedication to providing jobs and purpose for people who have suffered over the generations. Doing the right thing matters.
Whether sitting across from or having a phone conversation with this contagious beauty, Robson, you will be compelled to learn more and want to integrate Golden 8 into your daily regimen. “At Golden 8, we have harnessed the potency of this extraordinary extract and the exceptionally powerful properties within it to address skin concerns including dry, chapped, calloused, cracked and sun-damaged skin, rashes, burning, itching, wrinkles and so on.” Hundreds of people from rural communities, including many Aboriginal communities, are employed in the harvest and farming of Saltwater Crocodiles. Most of these jobs are in isolated rural areas where other jobs are very scarce,” said Robson.
With cosmetic and medicinal properties, Golden 8’s products also address a myriad of issues like diabetes, eczema, shingles and stretch marks. Eczema is far more common than many know, affecting millions of children and adults across the world. A common bacteria found on our skin can cause eczema to flare up. Crocodile Oil is known to reduce the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria due to its high levels of Oleic Acids.
All Golden 8 Skincare products are GM-certified and manufactured according to the highest level of quality and standard, from raw materials, manufacturing facility suitability, equipment, processing, laboratory hygiene and storage and handling of products and ingredients. The environment and indigenous population deserve attention and being able to give back to the people matters.
Robson said, “Many Aboriginal groups in the Northern Territory of Australia have strong cultural and spiritual relationships with crocodiles as a totem, and Saltwater Crocodiles are an important motif in Aboriginal Art. Involvement in the crocodile harvest and management builds on and strengthens indigenous people’s cultural and traditional knowledge and practices, enabling them to stay ‘on the country’ using traditional skills, rather than moving to urban areas for jobs.” Being able to contribute to the preservation and sharing of this rich history and culture with the people of Australia and the vast number of visitors from around the world year after year left me with a lasting impression.
Whether you are looking for an extra glow, addressing a serious skin issue or want to use clean skincare products that have a positive ripple effect, Golden 8 is a brilliant choice.
