Eat it, wear it? Produce in skin-care products may not help
Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 05:30
in Mathematics & Economics
Fruits and vegetables have beneficial antioxidant compounds, but topical products need to be formulated to ensure that ingredients remain active and penetrate the skin. Here's a look at products with green tea, curcumin/turmeric, licorice and apples.After years of telling us to eat our fruits and vegetables, companies are increasingly suggesting that we also put produce on our faces. From apple eye cream to raspberry serum, skin-care products contain whole-food ingredients — along with claims that they reduce puffiness, erase redness or smooth wrinkles.