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The skin rejuvenators on the market include ingredients from nature, such as the anti-aging power of plants. Botanicals are the best sources for active ingredients that protect and repair aging skin. Vitamins , antioxidants, and emollients that spring from leaves , nuts, and fruits, can reduce the sign of wrinkles. Here is a list of five natural ingredients that fight sagging, and boost radiance.

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Bearberry: a flowering shrub that grows throughout the United States. It is used as a skin brightener.  The bearberry leaf contains arbutin, a derivative of the skin lightener hydroquinone. Hydroquinone reduces the formation of pigment producing melanin. Hydroquinone can irritate the skin, but bearberry is milder, so it is an effective Hydroquinone alternative. Bearberry containing products are great for women with melasma. Women who applied a cream that included bearberry once a day lightened the melasma dark patch by 70% after three months. Juice Beauty products feature the bearberry.

Acai: The brightly colored Brazilian berry packs a big anti aging punch. Acia berries are rich in emollients such as essential fatty acids and phytosterols that help seal moisture and strengthen the skins surface so its more resilient against outside irritation. Acai is considered a superfruit which boasts one of the highest ORAC scores, though to measure a food’s ability to ward off premature aging. DDF Mesojection Health Cell Serum contains the wrinkle fighting Acai berry.

Red Tea: Tea brewed from the leave of this South African shrub are rich in anti inflammatories such as quercetin that helps relieves itching and facial flushing. Red tea is ideal for reducing irritation stemming from rosacea and eczema flare-ups.Dermalogica products carry the red tea extract as part of their ingredients.

Argan Oil: The Moroccan argan tree has leaves that are loaded with glycerin, a humectrant that attracts water, plumping wrinkles. The leaf extract fends off wrinkle-causing free radicals and reduces collagen and elastin damage by 45% in one study.

Durian: The source of Durians beauty benefits is the creamy pulp. It may soon be in demand as the world’s top skin rejuvenator.  The hydrating oils, antioxidants, and natural sugars that strengthen natural cell membranes and prevent moisture from escaping. Durian is only available from Murad in the Murad eye cream.

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-Posted by bmetzger On July 16, 2010

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