28/10/2019
Acai Berry Skin Benefits
Why acai berry is good for you, how to use it in natural skin care, and a special DIY acai berry recipe!
Skincare //
Acai bowls, acai juice, acai smoothies...who doesn’t love acai berry? We definitely do! We’re raving over this superfood not just for its ability to create Instagram-worthy shots, but also for its skin-loving benefits. Find out more juicy details about this queen of berries that’ll have you wishing you could rub it all over your skin - oh wait, you actually can! We made acai berry a thing for skin care too with our award-winning Acai Pulp Facial Scrub.
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Acai Berry Health Benefits
Found in the deep rain forests of South America, acai berries grow on acai palm trees that grow to more than 80 ft tall. But that didn’t stop Amazonian tribal natives from harvesting the nutrient rich fruit for hundreds of years as one of their main food sources. That’s not surprising, given their rich nutrient profile! Each acai berry is deep purple in color and about 1 inch in size, and is often called a sort of hybrid of a grape and blueberry. While the fruit may look juicy and plump, an acai berry contains only 10 percent fruit pulp around a large seed. Its color is key to uncovering its high antioxidant content.
Acai berry pigments that make up their stunning purple color contain natural plant chemicals called anthocyanins - a powerful antioxidant that fights harmful environmental stressors like pollution and toxins and keeps your cells functioning to protect you. These antioxidants also work to lower your cholesterol levels and boost your heart health. The reason why it’s touted as a superfood is because acai berry is a powerful energizer containing healthy fatty acids, amino acids, and vitamins in just its fruit alone.
