The Age of Discovery, or New Secrets of Nature for Your Beauty

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

Once the era of great geographical discoveries turned the consciousness of Europeans. For the first time vanilla and red pepper appeared on the tables, and the ladies recognized the aromas of exotic flowers. Nowadays, cosmetologists continue to explore new horizons in search of healing extracts that will help keep women youthful and beautiful. Read on for three beauty herbs you may not have heard of.

Chia: a rejuvenating oasis for your skin

Small dark seeds of chia, or Spanish sage, are rapidly gaining popularity among health lovers. They have the same amount of omega-3 fatty acids as red fish, and five times more calcium than milk. It can also be applied externally as a mask to facilitate the path of nutrients to your skin. Chia seeds provide not only nourishing, but also moisturizing effect: they can retain moisture up to 12 times their own weight. In addition, these seeds are high in antioxidants, so chia oil helps to reduce wrinkles and does not cause allergic reactions.

Babassu: the rival of the coconut

Coconut oil is now quite easy to find in pharmacies, but Orbinia palm oil, or babassu oil, is much less known. Babassu nuts grow, like coconuts, on palms gathered in large clusters.

Babassu oil is similar in effect to coconut oil, but in many respects it bypasses it. For example, babassu oil contains lauric acid, which kills bacteria. Therefore, the oil of this palm tree is indicated for those whose skin is prone to inflammation and pimples.

Also, a valuable element of babassu oil is the strongest antioxidants tocorienols, which promote collagen production. Therefore, this plant is very effective in age-related cosmetics.

Elephant coffee: African marula

Marula is a sprawling tree native to Africa with yellow fruits the size of a large plum. Its fruit is to the taste of elephants, so it is sometimes called the "elephant tree", and the peel produces a decoction that resembles coffee.

Marula is simply an indispensable remedy for chapped or dry skin prone to flaking and microcracks. Firstly, marula oil is an excellent antiseptic and heals wounds perfectly. In her homeland, in Africa, burns are even treated with marula. Second, marula oil doesn't just moisturize your skin, it helps your skin retain this moisture.

Marula oil contains not only a natural antioxidant, oleic acid, which is responsible for hydration, but also palmitic acid. The latter forms a light protective film on the skin that prevents moisture from evaporating from your skin.

Where can you find these exotic ingredients in Russia? You don't have to go far for examples. All of the above items can be found at the "people's favorite" Avon. With the new super oils, Avon has launched a full line of Nutra Effects, where you can find both chia creams and face oils with marula and babassu.

For example, chia oil in the Balance light face gel-cream retains moisture in your skin, and when combined with a light mattifying powder, this cream can be an excellent summer option for those with oily skin.

Nutra Effects Light Facial Oil is a good moisturizer for dry skin with just a few drops of oil for one use. It contains babassu oil and marula oil, as well as more familiar to us: flaxseed and green coffee oil.

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