The Power and Beauty of Superfoods For Skin

Potent Nutrients for Radiant Skin

Today, we are fortunate to have access to an amazing abundance of incredible health and beauty resources. Nutrition is a huge piece of my approach to a healthy and joyful life, as well as beautiful, healthy skin.

I'd like to share with you a little bit about a few of my favorite nutritional health and beauty allies: superfoods. So, what exactly makes any particular food super?....

Superfoods 

Superfoods really shine because of their vast array of special nutritional contents. They are concentrated sources of a large number of special compounds, which could include ample amounts of essential vitamins, minerals or other unique bioactive components, like adaptogens, for example. They have a lot to offer our bodies, minds, and spirits, each with their own specialty and area of focus. 

Nutrition for skin

One of the best ways to promote healthy skin is through nutritional intake. There are a lot of factors that go into a glowing complexion, but you can never go wrong with making healthy food choices: this is your strong foundation to build upon. With so much depletion in our soils, and in turn, our food supply (unless you are consciously growing your own food or buying from farmers who are), it is important to pay extra attention to ensure you are getting enough vital nutrients into your body. Superfoods are a great way to do this.    

Superfoods For Skin

Here's a list of 6 of my favorite superfoods, which tremendously benefit the skin both externally and internally.

Goji Berry

Goji berries are classified as a yin jing herb in traditional Chinese medicine, cultivating astounding balance and strength in the body. Goji is highly notable in its kidney tonifying and anti-aging effects. 

Nutritionally, Goji berries provide exceptionally high levels of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and micronutrients. Their energy is palpable when eaten in a small amount. Some easy ways to add them into the diet is by putting them in teas, smoothies, trail mixes or just eaten alone as a delicious snack. 

Used topically in skincare, Goji berries provide the same concentrated nutrients that they do when eaten. Just as they revitalize the body through diet, they revitalize the skin...both through their internal and external applications. Goji is known to smooth the skin and even out its tone, and one of the most efficient ways to experience its skin tonifying effects is topically. 

Elaa treasures that include Goji Berries ~  supernatural skin food, bloom beauty - antioxidant regenerating nectar, bee beauty facial oil, superfood dream cream, cacao goji berry antioxidant facial scrub

Noni fruit

Noni fruit is a miracle worker to the functioning of the immune system, and also works to strengthen all systems of the body in a deep and nourishing way. Noni is known to modulate the immune system, meaning that it assists the body to adapt its function in both cases of over and under-activity. For example, it is safe and beneficial to take if you have come down with an acute illness, such as a cold or flu (depressed immune system), or in the case of seasonal allergies (hyperactive immune response).

In addition, Noni fruit is said to fortify and maintain cell structure, which has implications for its benefits both internally and externally. It also encourages detoxification, assists in liver cleansing, and beautifies the skin. Noni is anti-inflammatory and histamine-inhibiting, making it a wonderful tool when treating certain skin conditions. 

Elaa treasures that include Noni ~ superfood dream cream, supernatural skin food

Pomegranate

Pomegranate, which includes the sweet-tart fleshy outer layer that is loved by many, is a beautiful superfood. They are a rich source of vitamins C and K. Consumption and topical use of pomegranate seed and its extracts support the immune system, and has tremendous positive impacts on the surface of the skin.

Pomegranate is a powerhouse when it comes to topical skincare applications. It's antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties help to regenerate skin cells, repair skin and accelerate healing, increase skin circulation, reduce hyperpigmentation and age spots, protect from sun damage, heal acne, eczema, and other skin conditions, and reduce scarring. Pomegranate promotes collagen and elastin production and thus aids in wrinkle prevention and reduction, and helps to firm skin.  It is rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and omega fatty acids. The polyphenol antioxidants it contains are anthocyanins (like Hibiscus), Tannins, and the very special Punicic Acid (omega 5 fatty acid) and Ellagic Acid, which all help to soothe, hydrate, and soften skin.

Finally, pomegranate stimulates keratinocytes, which are a type of cells found in the outer layer of the skin. Through its targeted regenerating action, pomegranate seed reverses skin damage and encourages dramatic renewal.

Elaa treasures that include Pomegranate ~ sandalwood cardamom citrus skin oil, bee beauty facial oil, magic healing balm, rose vanilla antioxidant cream gel, rose vanilla antioxidant lip cream gel, rose neroli ambrosia skin silk, gingko hibiscus pomegranate skin lifting mist, elaa's line of skin restoring body oils, 

Royal Jelly

Royal Jelly is the food created by honey bees that makes a bee into a Queen Bee. It is a concentrated source of body loving and beauty promoting vitamins and minerals. It contains 17 amino acids, supportive levels of calcium and iron, many B-vitamins, as well as vitamins A, C, and E. Royal Jelly's super concentrated nutritional content is nectar for the complexion.

Rich in collagen-boosting silicon, flavonoids, nucleic acid, decnoic acid, enzymes, B-vitamins, and zinc, Royal Jelly is a powerfully effective skin regenerator when applied topically. It also contains a protein that has been termed "royalisin" which demonstrates strong antimicrobial and antibacterial properties, useful in cases of acne and inflammations. 

Elaa treasures that include Royal Jelly ~ bee beauty facial oil

Cacao

It is hard to deny the joyous feeling that a little chocolate treat can bring. Cacao is the name for chocolate in it's raw, unprocessed form. The flavor and feel are described by many to be perfectly divine. Not only does chocolate bring joy to your heart in the feeling sense, but it has also been discovered to benefit the entire cardiovascular system. Cacao contains certain bioactives that influence our neurotransmitters, making it useful as a mood modulator and booster of cognitive function. 

Cacao is also said to boost immunity and assist in the treatment of allergic conditions. It is being shown to help restore glutathione levels in the body. 

In skincare applications, cacao's rich antioxidant flavonoid content helps to protect the skin from environmental and UV damage, as well as reduce and prevent aging. It improves skin texture and hydration. Cacao also aids with increased blood flow and cell function. It feels and smells amazing on the skin, making it a perfect companion in skincare rituals. 

Elaa treasures that include Cacao ~ orange sky facial cleansing balm, starlight eye nectar, starlight eye cream, , cacao goji berry antioxidant facial scrub, superfood dream cream, sweet light - before & after sun butter, beautiful belly butter, chocolate espresso age-defying body butter

Chaga

Chaga mushroom is a powerful gift from the forest. It delivers a powerful dose of antioxidants, amino acids, minerals, and SOD enzymes. Chaga regenerates and protects the cells of the body. It oxygenates and builds strong blood, along with stabilizing blood sugar and acting as a potent anti-inflammatory. Chaga increases the body's core energy while decreasing tension and stress. Chana's benefits are so far reaching, that it is worth looking into to further your own wealth of knowledge. It is truly something special, and seems to have something powerful to offer everyone. 

As it greatly assists in cellular repair and encourages the growth of healthy cells, Chaga is great for the skin. It is very rich in melanin, which nourishes your skin cells, restores their natural pigment, and even aids in DNA repair. Chaga is an amazing support in the detoxification of the entire body, and encourages a notable glow in the skin.  

Elaa treasures that include chaga ~ supernatural skin food, superfood dream cream

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