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Apple juice

The juicy apples have countless culinary uses, yet we know – they possess a lot of valuable for the beauty and healthiness of your skin. Apples are rich in vitamins A, C and E and are a wonderful source of fibre, minerals and organic acids. The juice extracted from apples contains beneficial anti-oxidants and AHA acids that help to revitalize the skin and give it a fresh appearance.  

Brown algae powder

Brown seaweed is algae that grows in cool oceans and seas around the globe and is one of the most nutrient-rich seaweeds in the world. Sea algae has been used for thousands of years, and many ancient cultures used it for its healing benefits. Powder derived from brown seaweed is a worthy ingredient in skincare products, providing softness and firmness to your skin. The powder is rich in antioxidants that help reduce free radical damage, delay skin ageing, and moisturise even the driest skin. Brown algae powder is widely used as an ingredient in body scrubs, masks and lotions because of its ability to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, helping smooth the look of your skin.Being an element of a bath bomb, it forms a gel-like water texture that covers the skin with an air-permeable layer, moisturising the skin and enhancing its elasticity.

Cactus extract

Cactus might not be an obvious ingredient to be associated with skincare products, but considering how a cactus stays alive in a hot, dry desert, it all makes sense. Cacti are actually full of vitamins and hydrants, which have multiple benefits for your skin. As an ingredient in cosmetic products, it’s used as cactus extract – derived from cactus oil. It contains high levels of antioxidants that calm inflammation, while its oils hydrate. Rich in vitamins A, D, E, and K, omegas, amino acids, and of course, water. To survive in the desert, its fleshy leaves are able to retain water, sustaining the plant in even the driest of climates. This resilience makes succulent-derived ingredients ideal for skincare. Cactus not only helps to draw moisture into skin but improves the skin’s ability to retain it by strengthening the skin’s barrier function to prevent moisture loss and environmental damage that triggers the early signs of ageing.
The presence of cactus extract in your skincare products is effective for all skin types and is an especially useful ingredient for those who want to maintain the youthfulness of the skin.

Carrot juice

Carrot is not only a valuable vegetable in our diet, but also an excellent ally in the care of the skin and hair. Carrot, in cosmetics, is known thanks to the leaf extract, its floral powder and juice. Carrot juice is very rich in beta-carotene, vitamin C and mineral salts; it gives the skin light and vitality. As a natural antioxidant it slows skin ageing, brightens the skin and reduces inflammation, and thanks to the high vitamin content it is a real elixir for our skin as it protects it from the sun; it also re-hydrates the skin and has healing properties. Carrots come rich in beta-carotene, the substance that gives them their orange colour, but added in skincare products it is a natural self-tanning ingredient and helps prepare your skin for tanning, offering an immediate good-looking effect.

Fig juice

The fig is a unique fruit, resembling a teardrop. Also known as ‘anjeer’, the fig is a nutritional fruit with amazing health benefits. Juice made out of figs is considered to be even healthier, as it is easily digestible by the body and packed with minerals such as potassium, calcium and magnesium, making fig juice an effective ingredient in skincare products. It is filled with a lot of phenolic compounds which act as an antioxidant, helping to scavenge free radicals and protect our body from oxidative damage. Fig juice also has anti-inflammatory properties that help to slow down ageing and make the skin look healthy. Figs contain high levels of vitamin C; a powerful antioxidant that helps to lighten and even out skin tone.

Glycerine

Glycerine is an organic compound with moisturising and softening properties. Furthermore, it binds the moisture from the air.

Lime juice

Limes are generally picked when green and unripe, making them higher in acid and sugar than lemons. Packed full of antioxidant-rich vitamin C, zingy lime juice protects and rejuvenates the skin, while providing a deep cleanse. Lime juice is considered to be a natural bleaching agent due to its skin lightening properties. On the skin, the astringent qualities of lime juice encourage the pores to tighten, giving a smoothing and mattifying effect.

Lychee fruit extract

The lychee (Litchi chinensis) is a small tropical fruit from the soapberry family. Lychees are grown in subtropical regions throughout the world, and since ancient times they have been especially popular in their native China where, because of their delicious taste and high nutritional value, they are also called the “King of Fruits”.
Lychee is a fleshy, white, sweet fruit with a floral smell. The flavour of the fresh pulp is aromatic and musky, and the dried pulp is acidic and very sweet. Lychees are a good source of several vitamins, and are especially rich in natural vitamin C, minerals and various polyphenols.
Made from tropical fruit, lychee extract provides potent antioxidant and rejuvenating properties – this is why it is commonly used as an ingredient in cosmetic products such as moisturising creams, lotions, shampoos, sun care and skin treatments. This extract is also suitable for anti-ageing in human skin, by inhibiting elastase enzyme activity and decreasing the degradation of elastin. Lastly, it also has antioxidant activity to maintain tension and moisturise the skin, helping to prevent wrinkles.

Mango juice

The mango is a vital food source for millions of people in the tropics. The flesh of a ripe mango is very sweet and has a unique, aromatic taste. Mangoes are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, such as calcium, potassium, vitamin A, E and C and several B vitamins. In fact, it’s one of the most nutritious foods in the world. Mango juice is a worthy ingredient in skincare products due to its nutritional composition; the mango has multiple benefits for the skin – the active fruit enzymes in a mango clarify and moisturise, remove dead skin cells and dullness, while beta carotene revives your skin, restoring its youthfulness.

Orange juice

Growing on a flowering tree with glossy, evergreen leaves, the sweet-orange fruit is the most cultivated citrus in the world. Enriched with vitamins and antioxidants, it is commonly used as a natural ingredient in skincare products. The high concentration of vitamin C works together with antibacterial properties to keep the skin healthy, firm and glowing. Protecting and soothing, fresh orange juice helps skin maintain a radiant and youthful appearance by restoring the elasticity in the skin. In addition to Vitamin C, the juice is also a rich reserve of minerals such as magnesium, potassium and folic acid, which helps to even out skin tone and texture, by supporting the production of collagen.Not to mention its invigorating and sweet fragrance, which gently touches all your senses.

Papaya juice

Ripen close to the sun and more than just a delicious fruit, vibrant-coloured papaya is a source of nutrients with many health benefits that also remain when juicing. Papaya and its juice are rich in antioxidants that help fight free radical damage, which may help your skin stay smooth and youthful. Papaya may also help improve the elasticity of your skin, minimising the appearance of wrinkles. The enzymes in papaya juice can decrease inflammation as well as help remove dead skin cells and inactive proteins, thus rejuvenating and moisturising your skin.Papaya juice contains abundant amounts of vitamin C, beta-carotene and vitamin A that also have positive effects on the hair by helping your scalp produce sebum which nourishes, strengthens, and protects your hair.

Passion fruit juice

Passion fruit is a small, purple tropical fruit with a tough outer rind and juicy, seed-filled centre. Despite its small size, it is rich in antioxidants and vitamins, and because of its sweet taste is mainly used for the preparation of juices that can also benefit your health and the appearance of your skin. Passion fruit juice is a good source of nutrients and many types of antioxidants like vitamin A, as well as beta carotene which is essential to keep the skin healthy because it fosters the health, repair and reproduction of skin cells. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that provides protection of the skin from free radicals and helps stop premature ageing. The anti-inflammatory properties of passion fruit juice help to soothe your skin.Based on the vitamins and minerals the fruit contains, passion fruit juice is also a worthy ingredient for hair care products, helping your hair to become shiny, silky and strong.

Pineapple juice

Pineapple originated in South America, where early European explorers named it due to its resemblance to a pinecone. Pineapple is rich in vitamin A, B and C, mineral salts and organic acids important not only for our nutrition but also for our beauty. Pineapple juice is a widely used element in cosmetics as it performs an antioxidant, moisturising, nourishing and illuminating action for our skin, delaying the appearance of wrinkles. It is excellent for nourishing the skin of the face and slowing down the appearance of wrinkles thanks to the pineapple’s antioxidant and nourishing action that gives our skin brightness and softness.