The Pomegranate is said so far back to biblical times when actually the fruit of Adam and Eve was not an apple but a Pomegranate, mistranslated from ‘the seeded apple’ (its Latin derivation pomm granatus).
Around the Mediterranean the pomegranate has thrived for several millennia. It grows in the region on wild pomegranate groves that still survive outside ancient abandoned settlements and remains one of the symbols of Armenia, representing fertility, abundance, and marriage. Until recently, this fruit was revered as awkward to eat with its thousands of seeds and bitter yellow pith. However, its nutritional content, although known by many, is now grabbing the much deserved limelight: as a skin loving super food – take a look at the key nutrients it contains.
Vitamin C – The number one anti-oxidant has many health & beauty benefits, its most vital is the function it plays in lessening free radical harm to cells, promoting renewal by helping to eradicate inflammation by stopping cell oxidation. The principle reason behind growing old skin.
Vitamin B5 – helps your body use other vitamins more effectively especially vitamin C.
Potassium – is critical for the operate of all residing cells. Its importance is in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in the body a vital part of maintaining skin and the cells hydrated, which in turn improves firmness and elasticity of skin.
Anti-oxidant Poly-phenols – are capable of slowing down or preventing the oxidation of cells, which causes free radicals that can have damaging effects. Oxidation literally puts the cell in a ‘state of stress’. With skin cells careworn it causes visual aging. To eliminate and reduce this chain reaction, plentiful amounts of antioxidants could be introduced to prevent oxidation and the signs of premature ageing and to renew, smooth and firm skin.
The Pomegranate’s properties are fast becoming an organic beauty go to ingredient for all its anti-oxidant power. Already a few well known organic skin care brands have incorporated it into their formulations. Found in natural skincare products as Pomegranate seed oil. The fruits are commonly hand picked, juiced and deseeded, before the seeds are dried and then cold pressed for their health promoting seed oils.
The latest brand to add this oil to their organic skin care products is Weleda Skincare. Check out the new Pomegranate skincare range which includes Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil, Pomegranate Body Wash and Pomegranate Regenerating Hand cream, all developed specifically to reduce signs of aging and to keep skin looking healthy and radiant. The natural fragrance has been designed to hit a sophisticated note, subtly sensual, feminine and warming. Essential oil of davana lends an exotic, oriental character, together with mellow base notes of sandalwood and neroli.
Nude Skincare has created a range of pro-biotic whole food supplements which work alongside their skincare to provide a complete strategy for a healthy re-energised body and beautiful skin. The Nude Hydrate Food supplement has been blended help firm, replenish and restore skin and to deeply hydrate for healthy, radiant skin. The CLA rich pomegranate seed oil included in the supplement helps to metabolise fat.
Saaf Organic Ultimate Moisture Face Serum is highly recommended for dry skin, prematurely ageing, sun damaged skin, and rosacea. For ultra rich nourishment with cold-pressed rose hip seed and pomegranate seed oil, it helps reduce pigmentation, even out skin tone, restore skin suppleness, smooth and refine dry, prematurely aged skin.
An ‘apple’ a day…..now keeps the wrinkles away.
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