Juice-inspired skincare products and cosmetics
By Carla Snuggs
The benefits of juice cleanses are debatable (see here and here), but there’s no question the nutrients and antioxidants in juicing ingredients can function as serious beauty boosters. The same fruits, vegetables and extracts in cleanses are now more popular than ever in skin care products as well. So why not trade in that juice cleanse for a skin care cleanse and reap the benefits in a whole new (diet-free) way?
Popular juice ingredients can also be found in your favorite skincare products and cosmetics. Here are excellent choices:
Grapefruit and Apple
1. Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains high amounts of Vitamin A and C, minerals and anti-oxidants and stimulates the production of skin collagen to bring smoothness and elasticity to the skin. Grapefruit has a retinol antioxidant that gives your skin softness and, renews damaged skin and treats skin pigmentation—also helps to smooth wrinkles and age spots and protects against UV rays. Amarte Wonder Cream ($97, AmarteSkinCare.com uses grapefruit extract to revitalize the skin and protect against external factors such as UV rays, irritation, and environmental toxins.
2. Apple
Apples are known to contain anti-oxidants which help in cell re-building and cell rejuvenation. This also helps you in maintaining healthy and glowing skin. jane Iredale Golden Shimmer Face and Body Lotion ($32, shop.janeiredale.com) uses apple extract to rejuvenate the skin with its firming and smoothing benefits while restoring the skin’s moisture balance and protecting from moisture loss.
Aloe Vera and Avocado
3. Aloe Vera
Known for its anti-inflammatory, soothing, and healing properties, aloe vera’s active provide antimicrobial activity to alleviate skin irritations and infections. Amarte Natural Finish BB Cream ($55, AmarteSkinCare.com) uses aloe to brighten, hydrate, and heal the skin – while it softens and smoothes for a natural look.
4. Avocado
Avocado oil is easily absorbable and thus penetrates deep into your skin, leaving it well-cleansed, nourished and baby-soft. This helps accelerates the new cell generation and also helps promotes circulation in the body and skin. Avocados are also known for their ability to increase the soluble collagen in the skin. jane iredale Lip Fixation ($30,shop.janeiredale.com) uses avocado oil in the gloss to condition, moisturize, quench and nourish lips.
Cucumber and Oatmeal
5. Cucumber
Cucumber is widely known as a soothing, cooling and healing agent. With vital fatty acids and anti-oxidants, such as Vitamin E and Zinc, cucumber oil protects the skin and aids in healing. Proteolytic enzymes refine the skin and help keep pores clean and clear. Amarte Aqua Veil® Pure Hydration Serum ($57, AmarteSkinCare.com) is a deeply hydrating formula that incorporates cucumber to optimize skin's ability to absorb and retain moisture. A visible magic-water veil is formed immediately upon application with resultant coolness and softness.
6. Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and as such is ideal for sensitive skin and to treat a variety of skin disorders (i.e sunburns, eczema and poison ivy). jane Iredale Liquid Minerals™ A Foundation ($50, shop.janeiredale.com) uses oatmeal to help calm the skin and reduce pore size for an even flawless finish.
Some products received for editorial consideration// Images courtesy of Healthycosmos.com and PR
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