Healthy Body, Healthy Skin Thanks To Acai Berry

Last week I was at a local mall surveying women between the ages of 34-55 to find out what they knew about the acai berry and its health facts. I determined most of them could recall it from either Oprah or a magazine but few could tell me its value to our body. That's what made me decide to share information about acai berries and acai berry products. And if you've wanted to try anti aging products like eye wrinkle creams or dark eye circles serums, it's particularly important.

What is acai berry?

The acai berry is approximately an inch long, round, reddish purple, sometimes blue berry fruit. It comes from the acai palm tree, which is found across Central and South America but mostly harvested in rain forests in Brazil.

What are its health benefits?

There's not much research on acai berries yet but what we do know is they contain a substance that's valuable to our overall health. Anthocyanin is a substance that renders the purplish, blue hue in fruits and vegetables and increases antioxidant levels in the body to fight free radicals.

Free radicals are toxic substances that can enter the body and damage our immune system in several ways. Most exposure results from excessive UV ray contact, certain foods, and toxins in the air. They then damage vital cells and DNA in our body and cause certain illnesses as well as accelerate the aging process.

Why is it used in cosmetics?

Our skin is our first method of defense for the rest of our body, but its also most susceptible to free radical damage. If we neglect our skin, the results will become evident over time. This is how skin develops wrinkles, dark circles under eyes, and can even progress to skin cancer. However, acai berries offer protection from free radicals and other damaging cells by contributing high levels of antioxidants. The oil within the acai berry is especially rich in antioxidants. Studies have yet to show the exact level of effectiveness when used on the skin, but it has been proven to be a safer alternative to other tropical fruit oils.

The acai berry is gaining a lot of national attention as a natural ingredient in many anti aging products like eye wrinkle creams, several skin care products and even weight loss products. Research is still being conducted to prove its effectiveness in these areas, but its believed to be a healthy combatant against certain diseases caused by oxidative stress, as well as aging.

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About the Author

Mandy Urban is a aesthetician turned researcher of eye wrinkles and other eye skin care problems. Now, she's the Director of Cosmoceutical Research for the Eye Skin Care Secrets Team.