For centuries, women have been longing for The Fountain of Youth that would help them preserve their natural beauty and youthful look forever. In order to achieve this goal, we are all ready to spend a lot of money on expensive skin care products and even endure the unbearably painful cosmetic treatments. However, it seems that, in this search, we all make the same mistake, forgetting that it is natural and organic ingredients that actually work wonders.
What makes such products even more special is that they are a “secret potion” that will, apart from stopping the time, make you feel healthy, satisfied and fresh. Most importantly, these alternative ways to your beauty are affordable to anyone and can be even found in the most unconventional places, such as your kitchen or medicine cabinets. Here is a brief list of the best rejuvenating ingredients coming straight from Mother Nature. Check them out!
Acai Berries
Acai is a miniature, brightly-colored berry that has become one of the most important organic skin care ingredients. This amazing Brazilian plant contains fatty acids and phytosterols that are the key factor in skin moisturizing, nourishing and tightening of the skin. It is also famous for reducing UV rays that cause skin sagging and prevention from appearance of wrinkles. In other words, acai has truly proven that best things come in small packages.
Argan
Argan oil is a plant oil that is produced from the nut of the argan tree. Today, argan oil is famous for being one of the most used cosmetic oils for both skin and hair. It contains a high concentration of essential fatty acids and vitamin E, which are two basic components of the lubricating layer of the skin. Argan oil is specifically used in hydration and nourishing dry and sensitive skin. Apart from the renowned argan oil, argan tree also contains leaves rich with glycerin that reduces wrinkles.
Bearberry
Growing all across the northern Europe, Asia and North America, Bearberry has rapidly become an immensely popular plant. The leaves of this flowering evergreen shrub contain arbutin, essential oils, as well as gallic, tallic and ursolic acid that have been used in long-preserved folk medicine. Apart from curing nausea, fever and chills, the bearberry extract is also used as a natural skin brightener. Its leaves contain arbutin, a derivative of the skin lightener hydroquinone that is used in various skin lightening treatments. Its main purpose is to reduce the appearance of pigment-producing melanin and, most importantly, it doesn’t leave any kind of side effects.
Durian
Durian is an amazing plant growing in Asia that is recognized as “the king of fruits.” Although it doesn’t seem so from the very beginning, the pulp of Durian is super-creamy and contains numerous nourishing ingredients, such as natural sugars, vitamin C, hydrating oils, amino acids, antioxidants, proteins and many more. Durian also tightens cell membranes and moisturizes the skin.
Red Tea
Red Tea is a South African plant that has a widespread use in medicine, from treating skin inflammations and eczema to preventing tumors. When it comes to skin care, red tea also contains aspalathin, an antioxidant that reduces skin damage up to 90 percent. Red tea is also famous as a natural sunblock, protecting the skin from harmful UV rays that cause skin sagging, brown spots and wrinkles.
As it can be seen from the above mentioned examples, pricey, regular products aren’t always the best solution for proper skin care. Apart from the fact that they contain numerous chemicals that could cause serious skin inflammations and allergies, such products are just a temporary means to conceal wrinkles or skin imperfections. On the other hand, organic skin ingredients, just like those mentioned before, will make you feel healthier and slow down the process of aging. Therefore, you should choose to invest in your health by choosing organic skin care products.
About the Author
Amy Mia Goldsmith is a literature student who loves to read and has been writing novels and short stories as long as she can remember. Amy is a regular contributor at High Style Life. Her passion is organic makeup and she loves to spend her free time hiking and of course – make up shopping! You can contact Amy on her Facebook page.
