Here at Female, we take our food (and fashion, beauty and pop/art culture) very seriously, so when it comes to food-infused skincare products, it is to no surprise that we are instantly sold. These foods in question (almonds, blueberries, bananas and tumeric, to name but a few) contain skin-loving benefits to help improve our overall complexion. From fruits to fragrant herbs, we suss out the latest beauty products that have downright yummy formulas.
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This creamy wash-off mask features a gentle yet effective formula that is made with actual bits of oatmeal to gently sloth away dead skin cells. Organic almond milk is also infused to nourish, soothe and hydrate dry, irritated complexions while restoring skin’s optimal pH level.
Its Octa-Berry Complex consists of seven types of berries including blueberry, licorice, raspberry, fig, cranberry, strawberry and rubus chamaemorus, as well as coffee to provide antioxidant benefits. The wash-off mask also contains mineral kaolin to absorb sebum build-up while soothing the skin with its refreshing, cooling sensation.
Bananas provide skin with moisture and are also rich in antioxidants and other vitamins to improve the appearance of ageing skin, fine lines, wrinkles and even help fight free radical damage. This weightless gel-textured cream is said to lock in moisture for up to 48 hours and absorbs quickly even on damp skin without feeling greasy.
A radiant complexion is every beauty junkie’s #skingoal and this two-in-one mask helps you to achieve just that. Tumeric, its key ingredient, is saturated with potent antioxidants to protect skin against harmful environmental aggressors while helping to delay signs of ageing. It also brightens, evens skin tone, calms and soothes. It is even formulated with papaya enzymes and peppermint to gently slough away dead skin cells, treat clogged pores and fight acne.
Ideal for dry, flaky scalp and weak, damaged hair, this nourishing conditioner is blended with ginger essential oil and aloe vera to strengthen weak tresses, rebalance the scalp and soothe irritated or sensitive scalps.
This harnesses the powers of caviar with the brand’s Exclusive Cellular Complex to reportedly provide instant firming and lifting benefits.
Enriched with Italian strawberries and aloe vera, this silicone-free shampoo adds shine and moisture to dull, dehydrated locks while detangling stubborn knots.
Made with honey, this wash-off detox mask reduces the appearance of enlarged pores without drying skin out. Kaolin clay also controls excess oil production while treating acne, blackheads and whiteheads.
Coconut oil combats signs of ageing, antioxidant-rich green tea oil slows the breakdown of collagen while rice oil hydrates.