The Trend of Beauty Foods

For 2009, Skin Nutrition is a big thing

Feed your face with these natural remedies and discover their properties, as many of these ingredients can now be found in a number of beauty products on the market.

Tropical Asian Ginger promotes circulation soothes the skin with its anti inflammatory properties.

White Tea Extract is grown in South East Asia. This is an unfermented tea with the highest concentration of Polyphenols of all the different types of tea. White Tea is also a rich antioxidant and a great anti inflammatory.

Carrots are rich in beta carotene, antioxidants, vitamins A, E and C. They effectively treat dry and mature skins, and help to treat wrinkles, sagging skins, stretch marks and sun damage. Extremely nourishing, carrots aid repair to damaged skin cells and help rebuild cell tissues.

 Carrots

 Rosehip

 Aloe Vera

 Apricot

Grape Seed Oil is rich in antioxidants and vitamins. It aids in collagen production and strengthens elasticity.

Apricot is known for its hydrating and revitalising properties. Apricots are rich in minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and iron as well as vitamins A and C. These are rich in carotenoids; the beta carotene is an antioxidant and helps to slow down the ageing process. Apricots also help to heal wounds, and the juice of a fresh apricot can aid in the recovery of eczema, sun burn and itchy skin.

Rosehip is high in vitamin C and bioflavonoids which repair the skin, and increase immunity against free radicals.

Sandalwood provides a soothing and stress relieving aroma. It is great for deep cleansing, especially for skins that are dry or sensitive.

Aloe Vera is famous for its healing properties as it accelerates tissue repair and cell growth. It penetrates skin four times faster than water and can carry substances to the skin's deeper layers.

— Maria