We all know about the supefoods to consume for a healthier self, but what we've been missing out on are the great superfoods to apply to your skin! Superfoods are rich in antioxidants, good fats, vitamins, and minerals to provide your body and skin with the nutrients it needs. We've packed our products with many superfoods to give your skin an extra punch of nutrition! Here's our top 6 superfoods that we use in our products:
1. Activated Charcoal
Activated charcoal draws out toxins and pulls every impurity out of the pores making it great for treating acne and blemishes. Develope Detox Mask and Black Swan Charcoal Cleanser both have activated charcoal and are the best products for the ultimate detoxification. They will both help with acne and blemished skin. The charcoal cleanser is great for all over the body in the bath or shower.
2. Honey
Manuka honey comes from the bees that pollinate the Tee Tree plant. It is used for healing acne and scarring, fighting skin infections, cleaning pores while naturally exfoliating, Helping skin to retain moisture, and rejuvenating radiance and softness. Honey is added to our two masks including our Mother Earth Mask.
3. Spirulina
Spirulina is a blue-green algae snd super seaweed full of vitamins and minerals! It has vitamins A, C, E, D, B-12, B-6, Calcium, Iron, and Magnesium. Spirulina is very rich in linolenic acid, an essential fatty acid that helps your body fight inflammation. It contains clorophyll ( the green pigment found in plants) which helps detoxify your skin by removing heavy metals and toxins. It also helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improves the skin's elasticity, and gives a rosy glow to the skin. Spirulina is added to our Green Beatuy Barre!
4. Matcha Green Tea
Matcha is packed full of antioxidants. It protects skin against UV sun damage, blemishes, and redness or uneven skin tone, and detoxifies your body. Matcha green tea is also rich in chlorophyll and will give your skin rich nutrients that it needs. Mother Earth Mask and Green Beauty Barre both have matcha in them. Our Mother Earth Mask is an herbal mask and will give your skin the nourishment it needs to fight the effects of aging.
5. Lemons
Lemons and lemon oil contain many minerals, vitamins and fiber to give your skin a nutritional boost. Lemons are best for clarifying your skin by making it brighter and balancing the skin tone because of the Vitamin C they provide. Lemons are also very antibacterial which makes them great for treating acne, blackheads, and blemishes. Mother Earth Mask has lemon juice added, while Forever Young Face Wash, Vitamin E Complex Eye Serum, Fountain of Youth Hydrating Eye Cream and Develope Detox Mask have lemon oil added. Our Mother Earth Mask is the perfect mask to brighten and even your skin tone. You will notice results after your first application!
6. Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera Juice detoxifies your body and promotes immunity. It helps to maintain the alkalinity of your body and reduces inflammation. This includes any puffiness you get in your face. It is also an incredible moisturizer, helps with sunburn, reduces signs of aging, and treats acne. Forever Young Face Wash and Develope Detox Mask both contain Aloe Vera! Our face wash is great for anyone with sensitive skin because of the aloe vera. Our detox mask has aloe vera added in for extra hydration while you are detoxifying your skin.
Everything we consume has a direct effect on our skin. Adding some superfoods to our diets will promote youthful-looking skin with that natural glow we all strive to achieve.
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Ballerina Botanicals