Mushrooms have been treasured for their healing abilities since ancient times. If you haven’t heard about their use in skincare before, now’s a great time to make room for them in your routine! Mushrooms are rich in two particular types of antioxidant – ergothioneine and glutathione. Ergothioneine helps to safeguard against DNA damage and oxidative […]

Native to Asia, apricots have been coveted for centuries for their many health benefits to both the skin and body. Ripe with antioxidants, fatty acids and vitamins, apricots also possess a high concentration of vitamin E, which is why the oil derived from this fruit is so conditioning. As such, it can help you to

Though you’re probably more familiar with cocoa in its edible form, this magical powder has also climbed the ranks in the skincare world due to its many benefits to the skin. Full of antioxidants, it’s said to have proven effective against free radicals and, as such, is valuable when looking to protect the skin from

Honey – one of the few sweet things that’s actually good for you, inside and out. Honey’s packed with probiotics, enzymes and antioxidants, all of which combine to help deliver nutrients to the skin. It’s also a humectant, which means that it can easily retain moisture. As such, it’s able to help boost dermal hydration

As you probably already know, lemons are bursting with vitamin C, even more so than oranges. Vitamin C is directly linked with collagen since it helps to support and regulate its synthesis. In simple terms, vitamin C aids in boosting collagen production which helps to promote more youthful-looking skin. Don’t get us wrong, it’s not

If you’re a skincare lover, then you’ve probably heard many people touting caffeine’s anti-aging effects at some point in your journey. If you haven’t, fear not as we’re here to enlighten you. Aside from being a popular drink, coffee has been revealed to house many anti-aging benefits. It contains both polyphenols (which are highly anti-inflammatory

Like blueberries, cherries are a good source of anthocyanins (pigments that are part of the flavonoid family with antioxidant properties) as well as vitamins A, B, C and E which help to rejuvenate the skin and protect it against harmful UV damage, the latter a result of the melatonin content they provide. Melatonin is a

Blueberries are little blue gems. Described many times as a superfood, they are rich in antioxidants. They contain anthocyanin which is a type of antioxidant commonly associated with food that is purple, blue or red in color. Extremely nutrient-dense, blueberries are also home to iron, zinc, selenium and vitamins A, C and E which contribute