Ingredient Spotlight: Watermelon!

Juicy, Plump, Delicious

Watermelon!

The absolute perfect summer barbecue food. Watermelon is sweet, sticky, and packed with hydration. But did you know that watermelon is actually good for… you guessed it… your skin? Yup, it is! Take a look at this impressive list of skin benefits:

• Rich in Vitamin C, Amino Acids, and Antioxidants

• Skin hydrating and conditioning

• Aids the skin in fighting against free radicals

• Acts as a gentle, natural exfoliator

• Helps the skin cells retain more water, which plumps and fills in fine lines

• Makes skin cells more receptive to other ingredients, improving the efficacy of your entire skincare routine!

Impressed by all of the amazing things watermelon can do for you, but not quite sure which products contain it? Here’s a quick list of my favorites:

• JUARA Clove Flower & Turmeric Anti-Aging Serum
• Skinn Hydrating Face Mask With Watermelon Extract
• Eminence Watermelon Papaya Body Butter

Turmeric? Tumeric? Turmer-what?

Turmeric. 

We’ve been hearing about this super food for months, but what is it? A powder? A root? A magical health elixir? 

Thankfully, the JUARA Turmeric Benefits Guide is here to answer all of your questions!

So, let’s start with the basics. What is turmeric?

Part of the ginger family, turmeric is a native plant to southeast India. Turmeric is most popularly used in two forms: raw and dried. Turmeric has been used for almost 1000 years in cuisine, medicine, makeup, skin care, and clothes dying. 

What are the health benefits of turmeric?

When ingested, turmeric has historically been used to heal stomach and liver ailments. Turmeric powder concoctions have been used to bring down fevers. It can also be used as an anti-bacterial salve on open wounds. Those who consume turmeric on a regular basis report a reduction in arthritis pain, heartburn, sensitive stomachs, headaches, colds, and menstrual cramps. It may also help those with diabetes, depression, Alzheimer’s, and certain types of cancer.

What can turmeric do for my skin?

Turmeric, with its anti-inflammatory and redness reducing properties, can be used to treat a variety of skin conditions including eczema, allergic hives, and even chicken pox! Turmeric is also a great treatment for acne, as it is both anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory. The JUARA Turmeric Face Mask maximizes the healing properties of turmeric by combining it with kaolin clay! 

Are there any side effects of ingesting or topically applying turmeric?

There are no known side effects for applying turmeric directly onto the skin. When ingesting turmeric, however, it is important to remember that turmeric is a blood thinner. Consuming turmeric daily makes it more difficult for your blood to clot, so lessen your turmeric intake if you take medicine that thins your blood. 

 

Do you still have questions about Turmeric and its uses? Leave a comment on our Facebook page!

Happy Vitamin C Day!

Did you know that Vitamin C is important enough to have its own national holiday?

Well it’s true! Today, April 4th, is National Vitamin C Day.

We’ve all been told to “Have plenty of Vitamin C!” when we get a cold, but beyond its immunity boosting powers Vitamin C is a key element in healthy, radiant skin.

Here’s What It Does:

Vitamin C (Asorbic Acid)

• Key in collagen production– the protein that keeps skin looking young by firming and strengthening
• Protects skin from free radical damage
• Reduces the appearance of age/sun spots by repairing sun-damaged cells
• Helps protect against harmful UV damage
• Lowers blood sugar

And do you know which food contains more Vitamin C (by weight) than any other?

Goji Berries

The Goji Berry is an amazing super-food rich in Vitamins A, B6, C, E, Iron, and Anti-Oxidants. 

And Did You Know…

Goji Berry is an ingredient in JUARA’s Clove Flower and Turmeric Serum!

 

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Click the bottle to learn more about JUARA Clove Flower & Turmeric Anti-Aging Serum $62

Check Out This Unique and Delicious Recipe That Uses Coffee, Walnuts, and Rice!

Did you think we were talking about a dessert recipe?

Fooled You!

Those are actually the ingredients in JUARA’s Invigorating Coffee Scrub.

Sumatran Coffee Beans- Used in Indonesian treatments to stimulate circulation in the skin. Coffee has been clinically proven to provide antioxidant and tightening benefits when applied to the skin!

Walnut Shells- A gentle, natural exfoliant for the skin. Primes the skin for the absorption of oils.

Rice- Has soothing, softening, redness-reducing, AND anti-aging properties for the skin. Rich in Amino Acids and Vitamin E.

All with the deliciously indulgent aroma of a mocha 🙂

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And just in case you were really inspired by our little “April Fool”, here’s a delicious EDIBLE recipe containing these miracle ingredients:

Avocado Smoothie with Rice Milk

Ingredients:

– 1/2 Avocado

– 1/2 Cup Rice Milk

– 1 Teaspoon Walnut Shavings

– 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder

– 1 Tablespoon Molasses

-A Dash of Your Favorite Coffee

-Ice

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Tweak to your taste 🙂

Hidden Superpowers of the Candlenut Body Creme

The JUARA Candlenut Body Creme.

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It’s a cult classic. It’s a favorite.

 

The product that started it all for JUARA- it has become a love-at-first-sight product for countless JUARA customers, celebrities and beauty editors. An ultra-nourishing complex of velvety Candlenut Oil, firming Rice Bran Oil, redness-reducing Avocado Oil and rich Illipe Butter give you long-lasting moisture without the greasiness. But did you know it’s a whole lot more than a feel good-smells great body creme?

 

Candlenut Oil  is very high in Omega 3 and Omega 6 Essential Fatty Acids (EFA).  In fact, the oil is 69% EFA, which puts it up there with Flax Seed Oil and Chia Seed Oil (71% and 70% respectively).  Almond Oil has 17%, Avocado has 10%, Rice Bran Oil has 36%, just to give you perspective.

 

Why is this important?  Application of EFA is key in strengthening the skin’s lipid barrier which is why, for example, Evening Primrose Oil (81%) is often prescribed for Eczema Patients.

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So in the context of our Candlenut Body Creme Formulation:

Amazing Avocado*

Caressing Candlenut*

Impenetrable Illipe*

Radiant Rice*

Candlenut Oil: Omegas (EFA)

Avocado Oil: Sterols, Vitamin A, Vitamin E

Illipe Butter: High Melting Point- provides a protective barrier for the skin

Rice Bran Oil: Oryzanol (Vitamin E)- essential in improving skin elasticity and brightness

 

Candlenut Body Creme: It’s a Skin Superfood!

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*click the link to check out more products that use these amazing ingredients