Do you know the official state tree of Hawaii? It’s the candlenut tree, or in Hawaiian, kukui tree. (Kukui means “enlightenment” in Hawaiian.) The kukui tree was first brought to Hawaii by early Polynesian settlers and Hawaiians have been using it for centuries for religious, health, and beauty purposes. But in recent years, kukui oil […]
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Resveratrol: Anti-aging powerhouse?
Grapes. Berries. Pistachios. Cocoa. Plums. Peanuts. Japanese knotweed. And of course, red wine. These are all natural sources of resveratrol — a compound produced by plants in response to stress or harsh environments. If resveratrol helps protect plants, can it help protect our bodies, too? The miracle of resveratrol A few years ago, resveratrol really […]
An Apple a Day… for Younger Skin
It’s been ingrained in us since childhood — apples are good for you. Now, as adults, it’s time to revisit our days of youth… by indulging in the humble apple. In skincare, apple extract is a powerful ingredient for anti-aging. You may see it listed as Pyrus Malus Extract in an ingredient list. Any part […]