[Deep River, CT] (July 20, 2022) – Amazonian SkinFood’s Superfruit Facial Oil has been named 2nd place in Facial Oils in CertClean’s 7th annual Clean Beauty Awards. The esteemed Clean Beauty Awards were created to acknowledge and reward superior beauty and personal care products formulated without the use of harmful chemicals by trailblazers in the clean beauty market.
More than 450 best-selling, clean beauty products were nominated for this year’s awards and were judged by an international panel of 146 beauty specialists. Finalists/Winners/Top3 were chosen in each of the 24 product categories.
Our Superfruit Facial Oil is a premium, deeply moisturizing oil that can be applied to the face, body, and hair. It’s made with a blend of exotic plant extracts, including Acai, Cacay, Buriti, and Passion Fruit (hence its Superfruit name). Rich in Plant-based Retinol (Vitamin A) + natural Vitamin C, powerful antioxidants, and essential omegas 6 and 9, this pure oil blend made from the most nutritious superfruits from the Amazon Rainforest brightens, balances and evens skin tone, while restoring a radiant glow and smooth, youthful complexion to your skin. The oil absorbs quickly and leaves skin silky with no residual greasy sensation.
The organic Cacay oil is a botanical extract that has 3x more Vegan Retinol (Vitamin A) than Rosehip oil. Traditional Retinol can leave your skin red, irritated, and sensitive to the sun. Our Superfruit Facial Oil mimics the benefits of Retinol without the side effects. This helps smooth the appearance of fine lines and keeps the skin hydrated.
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for Vitamin C. Natural vitamin C, like what is in our Superfruit Facial oil contains not only bioflavonoids and enzymes but also ascorbic acid, which is Vitamin C contains an antioxidant called ascorbic acid that plays a big role in promoting collagen production for plump, smooth skin and fighting free radical damage.
Passionfruit, also called Maracuja in Brazil, and known by its INCI name as Passiflora Edulis, is native to the Amazon and other tropical regions of North and South America. It produces a long, woody vine that creates beautiful colorful flowers and delicious, nutritious fruit. Each vine can reach an average length of up to 50 meters. The fruit from the passionflower is round in shape and can be yellow or dark purple when ripe, with a soft, juicy interior filled with seeds. Passion fruit is packed full of nutrients that are beneficial to your skin and has been used medicinally in the Amazon for hundreds of years. Although passion fruit can do great things for your health such as help regulate blood pressure and boost immunity it can also provide great benefits for the skin. Because of the high Vitamin C and antioxidants and high fatty acid content, passion fruit improves skin tone, retains moisture, and balances oily skin.
- With 3x more Retinol (Vitamin A) than Rosehip oil
Also known as a Taccy Nuttree, the cacay is a bulky canopy tree. Its seed becomes oil through a cold pressing and fermentation system, becoming the desired and rare elixir for beauty purposes. Cacay Oil has been traditionally used for centuries by many Amazonian communities for treating various skin issues, including acne, eczema, dry skin, psoriasis, healing cuts, amongst many others. That's the reason we decided to formulate our Superfruit Facial Oil with high concentration of Organic Cacay Oil in it.
Cacay Oil has been called the new Miracle Oil for the skin and it has the nutrient-rich profile and anti-aging properties to back it up. Cacay Oil is packed with so many skin-enriching vitamins and fatty acids that it is considered one of the most sought-after ingredients for natural, organic, anti-aging skincare products.
- The World’s richest natural source of Beta-Carotine, a natural antioxidants(exceeding 5x more than carrots)
With all its biodiversity, Brazil has been gradually introducing new superfoods to the World. Meet Buriti, an Amazonian Superfood that comes from the fruit of a species of coconut in the Amazon. Known as "The Tree of Life" in Brazil, Buriti has the highest concentration of natural Vitamin A among fruits and vegetables and and known to be the richest natural source of beta-carotene (30 mg/ 100gr of pulp), exceeding five times that of a carrot. Indigenous and traditional people have used buriti oil for centuries as natural sun protection for their skin. Buriti oil is great for skin because of its rich antioxidant load, a plethora of fatty acids and vitamin A. This makes Buriti oil an excellent ingredient to help soothe, nourish, and moisturize the skin while supporting collagen and elastin production.
- 33x more anthocyanin than grapes
- 2x more antioxidants of blueberries
Açaí has received increasing attention in the Amazon and around the world. Nowadays, açaí is considered a superfruit, still receiving the title of “black gold” for being one of the most nutritious fruits on earth.
Açaí Berry oil is one of the most potent antioxidant oils in the world and has more antioxidants than mangos, prunes, pomegranates, cranberries and blueberries. In fact, it has the highest per unit value of antioxidant power (ORAC) of any edible fruit in the world. The small berries have been prized for generations by native cultures for the healing and energizing sustenance they provide both as an edible fruit and nutritious oil extract.
Açaí has also been conquering the beauty market, mainly because it is a source of anthocyanins, a substance also presents in red wine, which gives its purple color. Açaí acts as a powerful antioxidant, fighting free radicals that cause skin aging. The oil easily penetrates into the skin, acting as an excellent emollient and moisturizer. Thus, today açaí is one of the most promising stars in the world cosmetics industry.
Several recent studies have demonstrated the positive biological effects of açaí. Due to the chemical composition of this fruit, which is very rich in compounds, Açaí brings health benefits such as polyphenols, oleic acid, palmitic and omega 9.
Great for all skin types, including the most sensitive. Non-comedogenic & won’t clog pores. It’s Vegan + Cruelty-Free and Fragrance-Free.
100% Free From: GMO’s, Parabens, Sulfates, Silicones, Artificial Colors, Synthetic Fragrances, Phthalates, PEGs, Petrochemicals