Blueberries! The fruit that keeps on giving. Not only are blueberries readily available all year round and taste heavenly but they also provide a wholesome organic approach to skincare. Recently with more and more people focusing on their beauty and health, blueberries have come into the picture offering not only supple and soft skin but skin that radiates from within.
Blueberry Skin Care Benefits
Here are 4 ways that this fruit can help you amp up your skincare game:
- combat free radical
- anti-aging
- improves circulation
- anti-inflammatory
Combat free Radical
Blueberries are rich in antioxidants that protect us from sun damage essentially acting as a sunscreen. Free radicals can wreck havoc on the skin in the form of smoking, poor diet, and air pollution leaving your skin feeling dull but worry not! Their active compounds, anthocyanins, gives them their characteristic blue hue as well as protection from free radical damage.
Anti-Aging
Over time our skin loses elasticity and decreases collagen production leading to wrinkles and fine lines. Intake or topical application of blueberries increases collagen production, tightening your skin and making it glow. They also contain vitamin C and flavonoids that reduce hyperpigmentation and scar marks.
Improves Circulation
Blueberries help deliver essential nutrients and oxygen to the heart causing the overall circulation of the body to improve. This leads to increased scar healing and gives your skin a rosier look. It also helps in ridding your body of toxins that could lead to acne so that’s always a plus point
Anti-inflammatory
Blueberries have a very specific anthocyanin called hydroxycinnamic acid that reduces inflammation rapidly. Blueberries also contain high amounts of salicylic acid which are normally used in anti-acne medication to combat clogged pores and for exfoliation. This leads to smoother and brighter, blemish-free skin.
Skin Types
- all skin types
- dry skin
- aging skin
Blueberry Skin Care Products
Here are some products you can use to make sure you get the most out of this amazing fruit.
Bybi Blueberry Booster
A cold-pressed oil made from the byproduct of juicing industries is the best place to start since it can be added to any of your own skincare products. Add a few drops to your foundation for an instant glow or if you’re in a hurry, mix some drops in your sunscreen for protection round the clock. It nourishes and repairs skin exposed to blue light from laptop screens or TVs with the help of omegas, B carotene, and Pro-Vitamin A. Best part is it’s suitable for all skin types.
NeogenBluberry Real Fresh Foam Cleanser
What makes this product unique is that it’s made from 100% real fruit juice. A gentle foaming cleanser perfect for daily use. It not only contains panthenol which leaves your skin feeling moisturized but takes it up a notch by being a great choice for sensitive skin since it’s alcohol, paraben, and sulfate-free!
Lush’s Catastrophe Cosmetic
Lush takes the blueberry game one step further by making a completely organic nutrient-rich mask that has blueberries blended with calamine powder. It soothes redness and irritation giving you a dewy appearance. Although it smells delicious, it does have a very heavy fragrance so it might not be suitable for sensitive skin.
