I’m loving berries! The small powerhouses of nutrition are delicious, healthy, and have a low calorie count! They reduce cholesterol, help prevent diabetes and cancer and are a great source of Vitamin C, vital for our immune system. And the best part: berries give our skin that much-coveted healthy glow! Oh, yes!

Berries are known for their high content of such nutrition-rich substances like antioxidants and secondary plant products that are particularly good for the skin:

Anthocyanins found in blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries have great antioxidative powers, lessening the free radical induced skin damage.

Ellagic acid, a phenol antioxidant found in blackberries, lingonberries, raspberries and strawberries protects our skin from sun damage and blocks the synthesis of an enzyme that breaks down elastin and collagen in the skin. An one-two punch to fight wrinkles!

Next, the essential fatty acids: you find them in açaí berries and in the seed oils of blackberries, blueberries, cranberries and strawberries, they help improve overall skin health and calm down inflammations.

Last but not least: Vitamin C found in blackberries, lingonberries, elderberries, goji, raspberries and strawberries protect our skin from the free radicals, moisturize, and stock up your collagen and elastin inventories.

Now come on, let’s go to the fruit stand and fill up that basket!