5 great skincare products with fruit and vegetable extracts and why the ingredients are so good for your beauty routine
- Products with extracts of ingredients like papaya, kiwi and avocados can help with early signs of ageing, boost skin cell turnover and brighten the complexion
- Watermelon and cucumber have hydrating powers, bananas and blueberries contain regenerative properties, while avocados can nourish the skin
Niacinamide, cica, rosehip oil, aqualene – these were the kings and queens of skincare in 2020, but in 2021 there’s a new family vying for the crown: fruit- and vegetable-based formulas.
Packed with skin-friendly ingredients, extracts of papaya, kiwi, beetroot, ginger and carrot, for example, can help those struggling with early signs of ageing, boost skin cell turnover, and brighten up your complexion, which is why skincare formulators are using them now more than ever before.
Remember when we were kids and loved our Avon Strawberry lip gloss, or Lancôme’s Juicy Tubes? Well, we’ve come a long way since then, so much that fruits are not just the scent your favourite products come with but also real extracts featured in our skincare formulas.
From healing properties to rejuvenating, hydrating and anti-ageing effects, plant-based extracts and oils are packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that help your skincare routine fight against the cellular damage caused by free radicals – responsible for breaking down our skin’s collagen, which can lead to wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots and a dull complexion.
When added to your skincare routine, these extracts can promote the growth of newer and healthier cells. They will hydrate and protect your skin against the damaging effects of UV rays, and dim down redness, inflammation, dark spots and signs of ageing.