From honey to turmeric and antioxidant-packed noni juice, superfood-infused skin care could be the key to a youthful complexion.
The concept of eating your way to glowing skin isn?t new. But what about putting food? on your face" While food extracts have long been a mainstay on beauty product ingredient lists, the industry has recently taken its gastronomic influence to another level. With the ?clean?, organic and wellness movements now permanent fixtures in the beauty zeitgeist, superfoods are increasingly replacing the old-school ?wonder? ingredients of the past. So, how do these naturally derived ingredients (and the products that contain them) stack up"
Honey
Powered by New Zealand-native manuka honey, this hair oil by COMB makes us want to hit the upper octaves à la Mariah. A natural humectant, honey holds onto moisture, hydrating the hair cuticle without causing any silicone or oil-based build-up. Whether you massage onto strands post-wash, boost your mask with a couple of drops or leave in as an overnight treatment, your hair is in for a sweet treat.
Spirulina
Usually sprinkled into your green smoothie, spirulina is an edible blue-green algae (scientific name: cyanobacteria) that doubles as an anti-ageing powerhouse. Boasting a plethora of vitamins and both amino and fatty acids, it helps to accelerate skin cell turnover. Ella Bache Spirulines Firming Day Cream combines spirulina with tried-and-tested hyalu...