Want better skin? Exercise, get enough sleep, hydrate from within, eat raw or blanched fruits and vegetables – and moisturize with them too. That’s right, oils made with natural extracts from fruits and vegetables hydrate and protect skin from free radicals and sun damage.
Here’s a quick reference guide as to what certain fruit and vegetable extracts can do for your skin when combined with soothing oils.
Blueberry extract: Rich in antioxidants, including vitamins A & C, which neutralize aging free radicals.
Broccoli extract: Potent antioxidant that protects skin from UV rays and free radicals. Rich in fatty acids to moisturize skin. Excellent source of vitamin A, or retinol, which boost skin cell production for anti-aging benefits.
Camu Camu Berry extract: Contains 30 times the amount of vitamin C than an orange. Promotes collagen synthesis to combat wrinkles and aging. Reduces damage caused by free radicals. Prevents bacteria which may cause acne.
Goji Berry extract: Powerful antioxidants protect against free radical and sun damage. Amino acids help smooth skin and improve tone and color. Polysaccharides increase hydration and protect skin’s elasticity.
Grape Seed extract: Antioxidants protect from free radical and sun damage. Vitamin E helps skin hold on to moisture.
Hemp Seed extract: Rich in fatty acids which lock in moisture and improve elasticity. Anti-inflammatory properties improve dryness and sooth redness and irritation.
Pomegranate oil: Punicic acid, an omega 5 fatty acid, has strong anti-inflammatory properties and protects again free radicals and sun damage. Stimulates keratinocyte cells in the outer layer of skin to help reverse damage and revive skin. Pro-estrogen supports hormonal balance in both men and women to improve skin texture.
Raspberry extract: Antioxidants ellagic acid and vitamin E protect against UV damage and premature aging. Phyosterols reduce trans epidermal water loos to keep skin moisturized and repair skin damaged by environmental factors. Alpha linolenic acid provides anti-inflammatory properties.
Strawberry extract: Antioxidant ellagic acid and vitamin C combat free radical and sun damage. Salicylic acid removes dead skin cells, revealing brighter skin. Vitamin C also promotes collagen synthesis.
Sunflower Seed Oil: Vitamin E acts as antioxidant to protect against free radicals and help prevent cancer. Anti-inflammatory properties are found to be effective again acne, eczema and general redness and irritation. Helps skin retain moisture.
To learn more about what fruit and vegetable extracts can do for your skin – and to shop them – visit http://www.madhippie.com, a company that not only talks the talk, but walks the walk when it comes to creating natural and efficacious skin care products that are free of harmful synthetic additives. Mad Hippie’s facility is run entirely off alternative energy, is BPA-free and uses only soy inks to print their labels. I like that. Their facial oils are $24.99 but also check out their creams and serums while you’re there.
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