ACEROLA CHERRIES REASON No.3 - - They are great for your skin.
If your skin is looking dull, dry, or irritated – acerola may be the answer!
Vitamin C is not only vital for your body, but also the health of your skin. Whether applied topically or consumed, vitamin C can reduce redness and even skin tone because of its anti-inflammatory properties.
Younger skin contains high concentrations of vitamin C, but as we age those concentrations deplete causing a loss in elastin and collagen. This results in fine lines and wrinkles. Luckily, vitamin C has been shown to boost collagen production and even reverse the damage of aged skin.
Acerola can also provide deep hydration, because it decreases transepidermal water loss, allowing your skin to better retain moisture.
Another vitamin that promotes skin health is vitamin A, which can also be found in acerola cherries. Researchers from Brown University found that people whose diets included high levels of vitamin A had a 17% reduction in risk for getting squamous cell carcinoma – the second most common form of skin cancer – compared to those who ate low amounts of foods and supplements rich in vitamin A.
The team also found that the majority of vitamin A came from the participants' diets, particularly from fruits and vegetables, rather than from animal-based foods or vitamin supplements.
