What if a simple food could become your anti-aging ally? Discover the incredible virtues of this natural treasure, unveiled by an expert in skin care.
As we know, the beauty of the skin goes through food. However, despite healthy food, it is difficult to prevent the appearance of fine lines or fine lines (although they are natural). If you are looking for a food capable of slowing skin aging, we have found a nugget.
“This superfood, called liquid gold, has incomparable properties”explains Elizabeth Barbalich, founder and CEO of the antipodes brand. Which ones? In addition to offering intense hydration, it protects the skin from free radicals (atoms or molecules seeking to bind to other atoms, which causes reactions), attenuates the visible signs of age and restore brightness and vitality to the skin. But that’s not all: thanks to its low pH, Manuka honey reduces imperfections (because they, on the contrary, have a high pH), immediately soothes irritation and unifies the complexion. Finally, it helps the skin to heal and repair naturally, perfect for redness, brands and drought areas.
The magic ingredient at the origin of these benefits? The methylglyoxal (MGO), “A compound with powerful antibacterial properties, absent or less in other honeys”specifies Pascal Nourtier, dietitian-nutritionist in Paris. And for your personal culture, the Manuka is a native shrub of New Zealand and Australia, known for its leaves and flowers with medicinal properties. In other words, this honey wants you good!
Now that this gold for the skin has (almost) no more secret for you, Elizabeth Barbalich explains how to use it: “Pure, it can be applied locally and turns into a restorative and hydrating mask, ideal for nourishing and soothing inflammation (even after sun exposure)”. Certain brands as antipodes have also adopted it in their care such as the Mask Aura, or the Avocado Pear night cream.
One last piece of advice, if you opt for pure honey, it is important to check that it is well produced in New Zealand, or in Australia. To do this, look for labels like UMF (unique Manuka Factor), or the MGO index, in order to guarantee its quality and its methylglyoxal content.