Anti-aging Heroes

Despite being warned against picking them by our favorite Disney bear, prickly pears are actually pretty valuable anti-aging assets, as long as you don’t reach for them with an ungloved hand.  Also known as ‘opuntia’, prickly pear is a genus belonging to the cactus family. ‘Opuntia’ is derived from Opus, the Ancient Greek city where […]

Walnuts; they’re tasty, filling and highly nutritious for both skin and body. Plentiful in omega-3 essential fatty acid ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), walnuts are also rich in manganese, vitamin E and copper, all of which are vital to maintaining healthy, youthful skin. A good tip to remember is always eat them with their skins on, as

First and foremost a healing plant, aloe vera has been used over the years to treat a variety of things from skin conditions to protecting the skin from free radicals. Highly moisturizing and non-comedogenic, aloe vera is very effective at cooling the skin. Its anti-inflammatory properties combined with its plentiful bounty of amino acids, minerals

Derived from the Greek word for ‘rainbow’, iris is a truly special flower, both visibly and as a skincare ingredient. There are many varieties of iris. In fact, its genus extends to around 300 species. Despite this, there is one particular variety that stands out in the anti-aging market, and that is sweet iris. The

Parsley’s been good to us over the years. It makes for a great topping and a tasty addition to salads, but that’s not all that’s good about it. Like a lot of the ingredients we mention on our blog, there’s more to parsley than meets the eye. Parsley has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, making it

Tasty, sweet and cheerful, you’ve no doubt enjoyed a strawberry during the course of your lifetime. It might come as a surprise, but strawberries are actually a great anti-aging fruit. They’re brimming with nutrients, from flavonols to vitamins, and are just what the doctor ordered for better skin. Did you know? Just a single portion

Turmeric is called the King of Spices for a reason. It’s rich in antioxidants and is hailed for its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Because of its healing abilities, this vibrant spice has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries where it’s utilized to help detoxify the body and, thus, restore balance. Curcumin, a chemical

Abundant in nutrients and with many anti-aging benefits, there’s really no reason not to go bananas for bananas. Plentiful in antioxidants and amino acids alongside vitamins A, B, C and E as well as potassium, iron and zinc, bananas really are full of good stuff. Said to be effective wrinkle fighters, bananas contain vitamin E.

We all know the phrase ‘cool as a cucumber’. The question is, are cucumbers really as cool as they seem? It appears so. Cucumbers are a very cooling fruit (yes, a fruit!) that, at just above 90% water, is incredibly hydrating to the skin. Those of us into skincare have undoubtedly come across the familiar

Originating from the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and Southern America, the fruit of the guava tree are so much more than an alluring tropical treat. With almost twice the amount of vitamin C than that found in oranges – 200mg, to be accurate – guava is great for both the immune system and the skin. If