This article is dedicated to all apple lovers! Moreover, this fruit is useful not only as a snack, but also for skin care. The BeautyHack editors, together with an expert, cosmetologist and dermatovenerologist of the TORI Clinic of Aesthetic Medicine Elena Filippova, understand how and why this fruit is used in cosmetics.
The main properties of apples
“All parts of the fetus are used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes. The pulp, peel and seeds differ in their chemical composition and affect the human body and skin to varying degrees.
An apple can contain up to 90% water, which contributes to good hydration of the skin, the rest is fiber, polysaccharides and various vitamins and minerals. The seeds of apples contain a unique vitamin B17, which in medicine is considered the main enemy of cancer cells. Amino acids (lemon and apple), vitamins C, E, A, PP and others are found in all parts of apples,”says cosmetologist Elena Filippova.
Elena Filippova
cosmetologist, dermatovenerologist at the TORI Clinic of Aesthetic Medicine
According to the expert, apples are used in cosmetics in three types:
apple extract
Apple acid
- stem cells of the Swiss apple.
And in each type of apple has its own properties and effects on a particular type of skin.
Apple extract Moisturizes and evens tone Malic acid Fights acne and inflammation Swiss apple stem cells Rejuvenate
What type of skin is apple cosmetics suitable for?
Most often, apple extract (especially the oil obtained from apple seeds) is used to moisturize the skin and give the complexion an even tone and radiance. At the same time, apple bioflavonoids are powerful antioxidants that also smooth wrinkles, and also protect against adverse environmental influences, preventing premature aging and skin laxity.
Also, apple extract is great for girls and women who are struggling with pigmentation: apple lightens spots and makes the skin even.
For women over 35, it is better to look for products that contain Swiss apple stem cells. They are able to penetrate deeply into the skin and fight skin aging, smoothing even very deep wrinkles. Serums with Swiss apple stem cells are especially good!
This fruit is ideal for adolescents or those with oily or problem skin types. Especially if the products contain malic (oxysuccinic) acid secreted from the pulp of unripe apples. It has antioxidant, cleansing, anti-inflammatory and astringent properties, and enhances cellular metabolism. It is not for nothing that it is often added to the composition of surface peels that can cleanse the skin of dying epidermis. Unlike chemical peels, malic acid preparations do not lead to severe flaking and irritation of the skin.
Means with an apple in the composition:
Repairing Serum Apple Stem Cell, Skin By Ann Webb
Rejuvenating cream-serum "Revitalizant 5 factors of skin youth", KORA
Mask for oily to combination skin Apple, Christina
Moisturizing face cream Apple Intensive Nutry, CHAMOS
FarmStay Whitening Peeling Gel
