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What are the benefits of acerola on our skin?
In 2017, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) estimated acerola production at around 61,000 tonnes in the country. This makes Brazil one of the largest producers in the world.
Around 43% of the annual production of this berry is exported to the United States, Germany, Japan and… France.
Why this craze for the acerola berry? Well, its vitamin C content is much higher than that of any other fruit. Up to 60 times higher than that of orange, which we are used to considering as the queen of vitamin C!
But then, how does this little exotic cherry act on our body? And what are the benefits of acerola on our skin ? We see that without waiting.
“Acerola”? But still ?
Native to the forests of South America, it is mainly cultivated in Brazil, Venezuela, the West Indies, the southern United States and in the Yucatán province of Mexico. This small red fruit is similar to the European cherry, produced on the shrub of the same name.
This berry is commonly used as a food supplement thanks to its high vitamin C content, particularly to support the immune system . It brings vitality and energy . Used to combat fatigue, whether general, regular or physical, it also acts on physical recovery after exercise 💪🏻
And as if that wasn't enough, acerola also acts positively on intellectual abilities such as memory and concentration. Finally, thanks to its biochemical components, it will indirectly improve the quality of sleep. Find out more in our complete guide dedicated to acerola .
The beneficial effects of acerola on the skin
The acerola berry is considered a “superfruit” 🦸 And rightly so!
Composed of a high content of vitamin C, it also contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 and B5. Its composition includes magnesium, potassium, iron and phosphorus. But also beta-carotene, proteins and polyphenols.
So how, thanks to these constituents, does the acerola berry interact with our body?
In addition to its strong antioxidant power, acerola will also have other beneficial effects for the skin.
Vitamin B5, in particular, is a vitamin that participates in the metabolism of lipids, carbohydrates and other proteins. It allows certain hormones to be synthesized.
Vitamin B9 contributes to the proper functioning of the immune system, which is important in the context of skin reactions, as well as to the cell division process, involved for example in healing.
Finally, acerola has a strong capacity to restructure and tone tissues. Indeed, the different minerals it contains, and also vitamin C, contribute to the production of collagen . As a reminder, collagen allows the skin to be resistant and elastic. If your skin doesn't have enough, then it loses elasticity.
To find out more, we talk in more detail in the following article about the (many) benefits of vitamin C on the skin .
How to benefit from the benefits of acerola on the skin?
Acerola exists in France in different forms: tablets, powder or fruit juice.
Here you will find, for example, our Organic Acerola in tablets . To benefit from its multiple benefits, you can take 1 tablet per day, all year round! Thanks to its vitamin C and its various minerals, you will be able to act on your collagen production and therefore act on the beauty of your skin.
But you can also grind the tablets into powder to incorporate the benefits of the berry into homemade skincare recipes. What's better than a pampering moment that you give yourself 😊 Why not treat your skin to an acerola mask ?
Enjoy an acerola mask for your skin
To enjoy an acerola mask, nothing could be simpler:
- Start by crushing the Acerola Bio tablets to obtain the equivalent of 1 teaspoon of powder;
- Mix with 1 teaspoon of white clay;
- Add 4 teaspoons of floral water to the mixture and finish with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil;
- Leave to rest for a good 10 minutes;
- And that's it, all you have to do is apply the mask and relax, while doing good for your skin.
We recommend you
Organic Acerola
Acerola 1000 Organic, ideal during periods of intense activity to regain tone and vitality.
- ✅ 1000 mg of acerola per tablet
- ✅ Titrated with 17% natural vitamin C
- ✅ Forest fruit flavor (sugar-free)
- ✅ Certified Organic by Ecocert
How to benefit from the benefits of acerola on the skin?
Acerola is undoubtedly a small fruit with great powers. Its composition makes it a berry with multiple applications. The benefits of acerola on the skin are particularly numerous and interesting.
What if you tested it?
Lucas PINOS
Co-founder of NOVOMA
Passionate and expert in micro-nutrition, Lucas founded Novoma in 2012. It is with conviction that he develops food supplements with effective, carefully chosen and 100% clean active ingredients, to best meet the body's needs.
