Skin-Perfecting Superfoods from Around the World
By The Global Girl
The Global Girl shares her favorite skin-perfecting superfoods from around the world to add to your beauty routine.
1. Brazil: Acai Berry
Acai berry, also known as the Brazilian “Beauty Berry,” is an exotic super fruit from the Amazonian rainforest that’s loaded with skin-perfecting antioxidants. This Amazonian superfood is known worldwide for its exceptional nutritional benefits, but it’s also been traditionally used by the Brazilians as a skin beautifier. Want the “beauty berry” benefit on-the-go? This acai rich multi-tasking cream hydrates, evens out the skin tone and blurs away imperfections all at once. (CC Face & Body Cream, €26.50, karoracosmetics.com)
2. Japan: Chlorella
Chlorella is one of Japan’s most popular superfoods. This antioxidant packed algae is an exceptional source of plant-based protein but its high concentrations of iron and B-complex vitamins make it a fabulous skin boosting ally as well. Want to feed your jet-lagged skin right? This chlorella growth factor super cream will do the trick. It’s loaded with 20 plus vitamins and minerals, protein, healthy fats, and chlorophyll to boot. (Sun Chlorella Cream, £59.95, sunchlorellausa.com)
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3. Thailand: Turmeric
Turmeric is a traditional Thai spice that doubles as an exceptional skin-perfecting ingredient. Simple turmeric powder is one of the best exfoliators ever, but when traveling, this 15-minute turmeric mask is a super convenient way to liven up a tired face. (Juara Turmeric Antioxidant Radiance Mask, $35.00, essentialdayspa.com)
4. Tibet: Goji Berry
Used in traditional Asian medicine for centuries, Goji berry or wolfberry is a powerful antioxidant superfood and one of the richest sources of beta-carotene. Enjoy it in your smoothies and on your skin for the healthiest one-two beauty punch. Put this nourishing night concentrate to work during long-haul flights. Massage 2 drops of this Tibetan Goji Berries rich elixir on the face and neck until fully absorbed and seal with a spritz of neroli floral water. (Ahava Extreme Night Treatment, $74, ahavaus.com)
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5. China: White Mulberry
White mulberry is a superfood native to northern China. Besides being silkworms’ preferred treat, it’s also a natural skin brightner that’s especially effective at treating hyperpigmentation and improving skin tone and texture. Having a travel-induced dull skin moment? Get a radiance boost with this mulberry facial serum. It’s brimming with superfood goodness, vitamins c, b3, and nourishing shea butter to boot. (Astrida Naturals Mulberry & Licorice Brightening Facial Serum, $36, astridanaturals.com)
6. India: Ginger
Ginger’s ability to boost blood circulation makes it a fabulous ally in the beauty department and there’s nothing like a good body scrub treatment to get that head-to-toe healthy glow. (Sothys Delicious Ginger and Cinnamon Scrub, $46, sothys.fr)
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