From kiwi to chia: five foods that go from the pantry to your toiletry bag

We will be the first (and we are sure that we will not be the last either) to ensure that it is as important to take care of yourself on the outside as on the inside. But beware, what you may not know is that there are foods that are part of your diet that are the best allies in your beauty routine. And no, here we are not going to bring up the beauty trick of Blake Lively or Suki Waterhouse, who even admitted that they applied mayonnaise or Coca-Cola to look great. Of course, the tips of both are striking, but we don’t have to go to these types of products to find the superfoods that benefit your skin, as if by magic. Because, of course, some stand out above others and there are the cosmetics that we are going to present to you.

Chia or the ally of deep hydration

There are few more fashionable ingredients (with the permission of the avocado, of course) than chia, so much so that it has begun to form part of such traditional recipes as cookies or smoothies, although aesthetic lovers have more than internalized it after seeing Thousands of photos on Pinterest of puddings with this element. But it is also a key ingredient in cosmetics due to its moisturizing power, because it reduces the signs of aging and improves skin elasticity. The key? “It is very rich in fatty acids, which reduce inflammation, improve healing, elasticity and the skin barrier. Like chia, it also contains linoleic acid, which helps protect the skin from pollution or UV rays and is a great antioxidant, is a key ingredient to prevent the signs of aging: sagging, spots and wrinkles,” says Raquel González, cosmetologist at Perricone MD.

Essential Fx Acyl-Glutathione Chia Oil (90 euros), from Perricone MD, is an intensely nourishing oil that softens the appearance of wrinkles and folds thanks to the combination of Omegas 3, 6 and 9 present in chia and flax seed oils , in addition to Acyl-Glutathione, an antioxidant capable of visibly treating the signs of aging.

Adzuki beans, the natural soap you didn’t know about

Lentils, chickpeas and beans are the quintessential legumes for spoon dishes and, when the good weather arrives, we also incorporate them into salads. But legumes do not begin or end with them and, little by little, other types are being incorporated under the influence of other cultures, such as soybeans or adzuki beans. Well known in Asia, they began to be cultivated in the Himalayas and today they are very popular in Japan and have now gone from being an essential food loaded with protein, carbohydrates, fiber, micronutrients and very little fat, to signing part of one of the byoode’s most innovative cosmetics. Byoode.

Adzuki & Ragi Fantasy (34 euros), in addition to adzuki beans, “also contains another food: ragi flour, which provides amino acids, has great antioxidant power and is a fantastic exfoliant that renews the skin,” stresses the expert from Byoode. It is a powder exfoliator that is applied with water after emulsifying it on the hands and leaves a luminous and smooth finish.

Maitake, the mushroom that revitalizes the skin

If you are a fan of Japanese restaurants, surely you have ever eaten maitake mushrooms, which can be eaten sautéed, grilled, as a pasta seasoning or as a fried topping in scrambled eggs, eggs and omelettes. They grow naturally at the base of oak trees, they are rich in antioxidants, polysaccharides, vitamins and minerals. And, as Natalia Abellán, Ambari’s technical director, says, “it is one of the most unknown mushrooms and has the most properties. In fact, it is an excellent antioxidant that fights inflammation in the skin, it is very moisturizing due to the polysaccharides with which that counts but above all, it is a great repairer for the skin and its barrier thanks to the bioactive compounds that promote cell regeneration and dermal balance”.

PM Active12 Serum (122 euros), from Ambari, is enriched with Maitake to support skin regeneration at night and offer a calming effect, counteracting its richness in alpha and beta hydroxy acids, which amounts to up to 12%. It has this Maitake mushroom for its healing capacity and its potential to help the skin synthesize more collagen. In synergy with hydroxy acids and CBD, the skin is provided with a complete cocktail of exfoliating, regenerating and anti-inflammatory principles.

The kiwi berry, the anti-aging fruit

That there is no better fruit to start the day in the lightest way than with a kiwi is a reality, but it has a little brother, so much so that the kiwi berry is also known as dwarf kiwi. “It is rich in acids such as quinic (astringent), malic acid (which improves hydration and luminosity), or succinic acid (antimicrobial and good for preventing acne processes). In addition to vitamin C, the kiwi berry offers strong protection the body against external agents, such as pollution or solar radiation. What’s more, it can be a great support for products with SPF”, explains Estefanía Nieto, technical director of Omorovicza. With these properties, it is not surprising that Omorovicza has included it in Daily Vitamin C (120 euros), a serum that has an ultra-silky texture and is easily absorbed. Protects the skin while brightening it and unifying the tone.

Saskatoon berries, collagen stimulator

No one is bitter about a sweet, that’s true, and when the first thing that comes to mind when we think of saskatoon berries, native to Canada, are those delicious cakes that we see in recipes on Pinterest, what is possible that What you don’t know is that they are a great antioxidant and a very moisturizing ingredient and a great stimulator of collagen production. “Saskatoon berries are rich in vitamin C, an essential nutrient for the production of collagen in the skin. Collagen, in turn, is an important protein for maintaining skin elasticity and firmness and will help us rejuvenate the skin. skin”, remarks Elisabeth San Gregorio, technical director of Medik8. In addition, its consumption improves hydration. “As Saskatoon berries contain a good amount of water, they are ideal for keeping skin hydrated and preventing dryness and flaking,” adds the Medik8 expert.

Hydr8 B5 Intense (79 euros), from Medik8, is a serum with saskaton berries, from which it takes its purple color, which also contains hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5 and soy extract.