Feed Your Face: Beauty in a Jar

From Health magazine 

Don’t have time to whip up a skin-improving recipe? Try our product picks that feature antioxidants from our star foods for your face.

Strawberries: Although strawberries and other berries are excellent sources of antiaging vitamin C, the most potent version of the vitamin is in topical serum form, such as the new SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF (0). To prevent premature aging and repair sun-damaged skin, apply a few drops right after washing your face and before applying moisturizer or sunblock.

Pomegranate: To harness pomegranate’s skin-brightening power and honey’s hydrating, soothing properties, try Aqua Dessa Spa Therapy Honey Pomegranate Facial Cleansing Foam (), which removes dirt and makeup and is mild enough to use daily.

Pumpkin: Zia Natural Skincare’s Pumpkin Exfoliating Mask (.95) contains puréed pumpkin and pineapple juice to purify skin, unclog pores, and cleanse away dead skin cells. It also packs in vitamins A and E. Apply to a clean, damp face, leave on for 5 to 15 minutes, and rinse thoroughly with warm water.

Green tea: Glotherapeutics gloEye Restore () contains antioxidant-rich green tea extract as well as peptides and willowherb, a natural skin smoother, to battle puffiness. Or opt for green tea’s powerful age-defying cousin, white tea, found in Wei East Golden Root Renewal All-in-One Eye Serum (; www.weieast.com). Dab a small amount around the eye area in the a.m. and before bed.

Olive oil: Soothe parched lips by applying PerriconeMD Moist Lips () made from olive-fruit extract as well as vitamin E. Or try On10 Green Glam Gloss (), made from organic extra-virgin olive oil and packaged in an eco-friendly paper pot—it protects your lips and the planet.

Last Updated: March 16, 2009
Filed Under: Natural Beauty and Style