Holiday Skincare
The holiday season calls for so many nostalgic treats but I was thinking, a lot of the bases of these foods are ingredients that are amazing for the skin too! Winter-fruit papaya isn’t just a great snack… the skin loves this powerhouse enzyme for exfoliation! Keep reading for how these fall and winter ingredients benefit the skin both internally and topically.
Papaya: This enzyme rich fruit encourages cell turn over by helping to eat away dead skin cells and smooth skin texture. The Surface Skin Retexturizer contains papaya. Use this exfoliation product a couple times per week in between your professional treatments. It will help to keep your skin fresh and smooth.
Sage: According to Bustle.com, Sage assists in improving acne, athlete's foot and chapped skin, and relieving symptoms of eczema and psoriasis. Oil from the leaf is found in our Fresh Canvas Cleanser not to mention it clears out bad energy so when you are feeling the winter blues, burn this herb in your house to ward off negative vibes.
Red wine: Enjoy that glass of red wine at your next holiday dinner. It contains resveratrol and polyphenols and this antioxidant rich beverage will fight skin damage.
Carrots: The vitamin A content in carrots provides an antioxidant benefit to the skin which helps to prevent fine lines and uneven skin tone. The beta-carotene found in carrots also helps to condition the skin. Try our Cushiony Cleanser which will help to pamper and clean dry skin in the colder months and also provide benefits of the carrot ingredient.
Dark Chocolate: According to Healthline.com, the bioactive compounds in dark chocolate have benefits to the skin. The flavanols can protect against sun damage, improve blood flow to the skin, and increase skin density and hydration. Enjoy that piece of dark chocolate but avoid ones with a ton of added sugar. (Healthline.com)
Orange: It’s no secret that oranges are rich in vitamin C which is great for anti-aging and fighting damage to the skin. Pour a little extra in your holiday brunch mimosas and add the Perfect C Serum to your daily skin care regimen for powerful antioxidant protection.
Almonds: Mandelic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid that is used to help increase skin hydration, firmness and exfoliation. It also helps even out pigmentation like melasma. It’s more gentle than glycolic acid because of its larger molecular structure so it’s great for sensitive skin types. See the article to read all about it here and try it on your skin with our Mandelic Super Serum
Did you know these edible ingredients were great for the skin surface? Leave a comment!