Collagen protection

Powerful antioxidants and polyphenols help to protect your body from oxidative damage and stall the signs of aging (wrinkles, sagging skin and fine lines).

Strawberries contain a higher amount of vitamin C than oranges or grapefruit. This nutrient fights free radicals, which were found to damage cells and break down collagen (resulting in fine lines) as well as boosting collagen production.

Protect against oxidative stress

They are also great sources of lycopene, an antioxidant that plays a prominent role in staving off the signs of aging. The anthocyanins present in strawberries also protect the skin from oxidative stress to further slow aging (see more).

Eliminate dead skin cells to boost your glow

Strawberries also contain alpha-hydroxy acid, which is an important substance that helps eliminate dead skin cells and cleanses the skin in the process.

According to a study conducted by Hahnemann University School of Medicine, Pennsylvania, treatments with alpha hydroxy acids have been found to help reverse signs of aging (see more). And in another Japanese study, alpha hydroxy acid agents were proven to improve and rejuvenate photo-damaged skin.

Anti-ageing and youth-boosting

Raspberries help to boost youthfulness due to their high content of antioxidants, slowing the ageing process by countering the impact of free radicals. They also contain anthocyanins; these are nutrients that help to maintain youthful skin with a beautiful complexion. The raspberry seeds are very rich in Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids which have been proven to be great for treating skin related conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Collagen protection

Finally raspberries also contain ellagic acid, prized for its ability to help protect collagen and elastin fibres from being destroyed- hello younger looking skin.

Edible vitamin C skincare

Camu camu boasts one of the highest-ever natural and stable sources of vitamin C. To put things into perspective, camu camu boasts 30 times more vitamin C than an orange (the poster child of vitamin C).

Protect skin from UV damage

Vitamin C possesses the incredible ability to protect skin from both UVA and UVB rays,[see more] which are one of the top triggers of premature wrinkles, dark spots and sagging. Most experts consider proactive protection against the sun’s UV rays as the best strategy to delay premature lines—and vitamin C is widely acknowledged to play a huge role in this prevention.

Brighten skin for an irrestible glow

Another major skin benefit vitamin C is known for is its ability to help brighten the overall appearance of the complexion, even out skin tone and reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation.[see more]

Boost collagen production

Vitamin C helps stimulate the production of collagen,[see more] the protein found in the deeper layers of skin that plays a major role in making skin appear firm, supple and youthfully elastic

Vitamin A for youthful skin

We all know that carrots are rich in vitamin A but did you know the form of vitamin A (beta-carotene) in carrots is turned into retinol by your body? This miracle anti-ageing vitamin helps to slow down ageing by protecting cells from free radical damage. Its also been revered as a powerhouse for glowing skin due to a large amount of beta carotene that helps prevent the degeneration of cells, slows aging and improves skin quality.

Collagen Production

Powerful antioxidants also found in carrots help to firm and plump skin through promoting collagen production

Free radical protection

Beetroot is rich in skin enhancing nutrients. Anthocyanins and betacyanins (or betalains) are the pigments that give beetroot its deep red hue. Anthocyanins help to counter the effects of pollution on the body, preventing nasty free radicals from damaging your complexion.

Reduce UV damage

Beetroot is also rich in lycopene, which helps to protect skin from the sun.

Anti-inflammatory

These little wonders help to promote glowing, youthful skin. They’re rich in vitamin E, your body’s main fat soluble antioxidant. This travels through your system neutralising the damaging free radicals that can threaten the health of your cells. These can be a result of smoking, pollution, unhealthy food choices and even excessive exercise. Vitamin E is incredibly anti-inflammatory, helping to reduce the risk of inflammatory skin conditions including acne, eczema and psoriasis.

DNA repair

Sunflower seeds are also a rich source of selenium, another powerful antioxidant nutrient, which assists vitamin E in repairing your DNA. They also contain Selenium which plays an important role in DNA repair when it comes to damaged skin cells, by preventing cells from undergoing rapid apoptosis (programmed cell death).

Skin detoxifcation

Antioxidants in Sunflower seed extract work in conjunction with the enzyme glutathione peroxidase to neutralize a wide range of toxic elements in the skin.

Collagen protection

Additionally, the Vitamin E and Vitamin A in sunflower extract protects the collagen and elastin matrix of the skin, and thus reducing the appearance of fine lines, and wrinkles, including crow’s feet.

Boost collagen production

Not only is baobab rich in antioxidants but it also has an impressive amount of vitamin C, which is known to boost collagen production. Its also high in amino acids to help support your body with the right building blocks for collagen production. This, paired with baobab's omega fatty acid content, makes it a vital substance for radiant, youthful-looking skin.

Support healthy, strong nails

One of the most impressive benefits of baobab is its ability to heal cracked and dry nails. This is because baobab contains high amounts of protein and calcium, which both aid in healing and maintaining strong, healthy nails.

Beauty starts in the gut. Inulin is a highly regarded prebiotic and is high in fibre to support gut health.

Prebiotics, which are a food source for good bacteria, are also beneficial to recalibrating the skin microbiome. Surface-level, this translates to a complexion that’s not too dry nor too oily, and skin that can effectively repel the environmental conditions that cause inflammation. In other words, if you want a flawless glow, nurturing your skin flora is the place to start.