Superfood beauty
beauty,skin care,sensitive skin
Woman with mackeral fish in her mouth
By Beauty Editor Katie Corcoran
Does your skin need a pick-me-up? Then take some inspiration from food - yes superfoods, that are jam packed with vitamins, antioxidants and minerals.
Now we can get them into our beauty regime too. We take a peek outside the fridge and pick some of our favourite products containing superfood ingredients for some instant skin TLC...
Olive oil
skincare,beauty,moisturiser
The Purity Project Light Face Moisturiser
Olive oil is said to help cholesterol levels and is rich in is skin boosting antioxidants. A staple ingredient in many European diets this key superfood can be found in many beauty products too. We love this daily moisturiser that is jammed packed with pure olive and almond oil. It\'s a daily drink for dehydrated stressed skin that is non-greasy and will create a great base for make-up.
The Purity Project Light Face Moisturiser £15, purity-project.com
Avocado
beauty,Dermalogica,skin care
Dermalogica intensive eye repair
This super fruit contains good essential fats said to help reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. Found in everything from guacamole to a fresh green salad you can now find it in a whole heap of beauty products too. We love this eye repair cream from Dermalogica which is perfect for fine lines and wrinkles around the delicate eye area. Full of skin replenishing ingredients such as cucumber and of course avocado this is a real treat for the first signs of ageing.
Dermalogica intensive eye repair £30.35, 0800 591818
Blueberries
beauty,ren skincare,skin care
Dr Brant Blueberry Water Booster
Blueberries are said to contain a massive amount of skin loving antioxidants. They help to reduce the effects of ‘free radicals\' which can damage our skin and are found in the environment every day. We love this yummy Dr Brant Blueberry Water Booster which, when added to water, helps protect your skin and keep it looking healthy. Nice and easy and not a piece of fresh fruit in sight...
Dr Brant Blueberry Water Booster £26, spacenk.com, 0208 740 2085
Brazil nuts
hair products,beauty,hair
Surya Brazil Nut Hair Mask
Although snacking on nuts might not sound appealing it\'s important to remember they are jam packed with vitamins, minerals and essential fibres. Treat your hair to a New Year boost with this Surya Brazil Nut Hair Mask which contains Brazil nut oil and will work instantly to bring moisture and life back to your tired tresses.
Surya Brazil Nut Hair Mask, £10 liberty.co.uk
Royal jelly
beauty,body cream,burts bees
Burt\'s Bees Radiance Body Lotion
Royal Jelly is said to be ones of nature\'s finest superfoods and is created by bees before they make honey. It looks like a milky white substance that maybe doesn\'t sound too glamorous but is in fact rich with vitamins A, C, D, E, and B2, as well as around 8 essential amino acids that the body needs. But if you can\'t stomach the thought (and you should!) then try this Radiance Body Lotion from Burt\'s Bees and add it to your beauty regime. It\'s a natural lotion formulated with royal jelly that nourishes the skin leaving it look truly radiant - instantly!
Burt\'s Bees Radiance Body Lotion £10.95, hqhair.com
Raspberry
beauty,skin care,cowshed
Cowshed Raspberry Seed Anti-Oxidant Face Oil
Another berry, another dark shade of red, and this is already an indication it\'s good for you. The deep colours come from the amount of antioxidants and nutrients that berries contain. Raspberries are said to help reduce your risk of cancer and even heart disease when eaten regularly. Find them in this lovely Raspberry Seed Face Oil from spa brand Cowshed. It\'s an aromatic oil that will protect the skin from everyday environmental damage leaving it brighter and more refined. Apply before bed to see the effects - it smells amazing too...
Cowshed Raspberry Seed Anti-Oxidant Face Oil, £35, cowshedonline.com
Pomegranate
dry skin,beauty,skin care
Jane Iredale Pommisst
Pomegranate has really taken off in the last few years; it\'s the drink of every heath conscious person and the fashionista\'s vodka partner at social events. Containing a huge amount of vitamin C, A, E and our favourite antioxidants it\'s the juice to be seen drinking. Incase you need more of a fix find it in this sweet smelling, mood lifting facial spritz from Jane Iredale. This handbag must-have is perfect to help put an end to dehydrated skin, plus it smells so good it\'s a treat for your senses too.
Jane Iredale Pommisst £15, janeiredaleuk.eu, 020 8450 7111
Tea
body scrub,beauty,Origins
Origins The Way of the Bath Matcha Tea Body Scrub
The most popular drink in the office by far, this warm brew is enjoyed by thousands of Britons every day. Tea contains a good source of antioxidants called catechins that are said to help your body fight against blood problems such as heart disease and blood clots. Slip it into your beauty regime with this range from Origins which contains Japanese tea. Its been mixed with relaxing sea salts in this reviving body scrub that will wake up your skin and leave it silky soft.
Origins The Way of the BathTM Matcha Tea Body Scrub, £34.26 origins.co.uk
Oranges
cleanser,beauty,skin care
Pure Lochside\'s Organic Orange Cleansing Oil
When we think of oranges we think of vitamin C, which we are recommended to consume every day along with a healthy lifestyle. It\'s great to help reduce cholesterol and is high in antioxidants. Find it in your beauty cupboard in this Pure Lochside Organic Orange Cleansing Oil. Containing ingredients from oranges and mandarins this zesty oil will rid your skin of the day\'s dirt and grim. What\'s more it\'s organic and, you\'ve guessed it - full of vitamin C! All this and not a supplement pill in sight...bliss!
Pure Lochside\'s Organic Orange Cleansing Oil £29, purelochside.com
Cranberry
night cream,beauty,skin care
Nude Replenishing Night Oil
Cranberry might be the poor mans pomegranate juice but it\'s important to remember it contains a great level of vitamin C, magnesium and fibre - so it\'s not to be overlooked. If you feel like your skin could do with a bit of TLC then add this night oil into your beauty routine. Full of skin loving cranberry and rose absolute it will nourish and hydrate parched winter skin whilst you sleep.
Nude Replenishing Night Oil £42, 0800 634 4366, nudeskincare.com
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