ACAI FRUIT EXTRACT

Scientific name: Euterpe oleracea

Family: Arecaceae

Origin: Amazon Rainforest

Form: water/alcohol extract

Parts: berry

BEST FOR MATURE AND BLEMISHED SKIN

Ingredient Features

antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
astringent
detoxifying
improves skin tone
nutritive
cell regenerator
brightening
reduces irritation
collagen protecting
stimulates immunity
strengthens capillary walls

Function in Product

active

User Benefits

protecting
healing
toning
deep cleansing
firming
nourishing
anti-aging
radiance boosting
soothing
strengthening
energizing

Great for

all skin types
depleted skin
dull + lifeless skin
anti-aging
UV damaged skin

Nutrients

amino acid complex
anthocyanins
B vitamins
beta sisterol
essential fatty acids
flavonoids
linoleic acid
minerals
oleic acid
oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs)
phytosterols
polyphenols
proanthocyanidins
resveratrol
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin E

acai fruit extract description:

Acai is described as a “super-food” with an extremely high ORAC value of 161,400! This makes it one of the most antioxidant foods on the planet. By virtue of their ability to reduce oxidative stress, phytochemicals such as polyphenols are the main plant constituents responsible for this antioxidant activity (specifically anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins), and there is perhaps no better source of beneficial phytochemicals than the Acai berry. Berry extracts are part of a group called “OPCs” or oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs). The fruit and bark extracts that make up OPCs are purported to offer a host of health benefits, including anti-inflammatory action and the prevention of wrinkles. Acai is unusually rich in total phytosterols, particularly beta sisterol (around 90% of the total phytosterols). It is primarily used as a dietary supplement to help maintain body, brain and skin, and reportedly provides increased energy levels, improved sexual performance, improved digestion, detoxification, improved skin appearance, improved sleep, reduction of cholesterol levels, and more. Cosmetic companies are just now exploring the benefits of slathering it on skin and hair. The fruit is particularly rich in fatty acids, feeling oily to the touch. It contains high levels of the desirable monounsaturated oleic acid (Omega 9) and the polyunsaturated (Omega 6) linoleic acid. Besides these heavy-hitters for skin, Acai is chock-full of nutrients: an almost perfect essential amino acid complex, minerals, B Complex vitamins, trace minerals, several known and unknown flavanoids, and vitamins A, C, and E.

ACAI FRUIT EXTRACT IS IN THE FOLLOWING natural SKINCARE AND MAKEUP PRODUCTS:

Eye Shadow

Afterglow Cosmetics Infused Eco Eye Shadow

Lip Gloss

Vapour Organic Beauty Elixir Lip Gloss

Face Mask

Pangea Organics Japanese Matcha Tea with Acai and Goji Berry Facial Mask