Latina Beauty

Açaí is the latest antioxidant to get the attention of skin care companies and beauty editors.  This deep-plum colored berry contains poderosos antioxidants, phytonutrients, amino acids, fibers and omega 3, 6 and 9 that can help make la piel combat aging and keep it healthy.

Following are some products chock-full of açaí berries.

Kiehl’s Açaí Damage Repairing Serum improves radiance, skin tone and smoothness.  This Ecocert and Cradle to Cradle certified serum activates la piel’s own renewal process to minimize the appearance of fine lines and discoloration and even out texture.  It sells for $46 at department and Kiehl’s stores nationwide and here.

Pangea Organics Japanese Matcha Tea with Acai & Goji Berry Facial Mask is ideal for all skin types.  This mask is made with green and white clay to balance la piel, while four sea vegetables re-mineralize, hydrate and oxygenate cells.  And to exfoliate and unclog pores, the mask also contains sugarcane, which is also real good at stimulating elastin and collagen.  Other buenos-para-tí ingredients include goji berry, jojoba and sunflower seed oil and three whole-leaf and extract-form teas that leave la piel clean, moisturized and youthful.  It has no parabens, sulfates,  synthetic fragrances/dyes, petrochemicals, phthalates, GMOs or triclosan.  It sells at Sephoras and Whole Foods nationwide for $40.

Jergen’s Naturals Total Nourishment boosts la piel’s moisture levels.  In addition to the açaí berry, the lotion is fortified with mangosteen, another potent antioxidant that is also a rich source of phytonutrients.  It contains 96 percent natural ingredients and is cruelty and paraben-free.  It sells at drugstores and supermarkets nationwide for about $6.99.