Studies continue to emerge that suggest certain plants high in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and polyphenols may be protective against oxidative damage. The Barbary Fig (Opuntia Ficus Indica) a member of the Cactacae family, has been used widely in Mexico, Latin America, South America and the Mediterranean region for its nutritional properties and in traditional medicine for its hypoglycemic actions. Recent studies show that barbary fig seed oil is extremely effective in lowering the oxidation damage to cellular structure in stressed tissue. The components for the cell repair is attributed to the rich antioxidant capacity of the seed oil. Thanks to its exceptional high content of Omega 3, Vitamin E and plant derived betalains, barbary fig seed oil acts as a super antioxidant amongst antioxidants and a potent fighter of free radicals. In fact, barbary fig seed oil is richer in essential fatty acids and tocopherols than argan oil. This rare and precious oil also acts as an anti-inflammatory and helps to calm irritated skin providing immediate relief to soothe and normalize.
The improvement of skin tone, cellular repair and nutritive benefits to the skin make barbary fig seed oil one of the most naturally effective and latest treatments in the anti-aging revolution.
> Protects the skin against environmental damage > Tightens and tones skin to prevent premature aging > Moisturizes and revitalizes skin for a beautiful and healthy complexion > Reduces under eye puffiness and minimizes dark circles > Repairs cellular tissue and promotes new healthy cell formation
A true gift from nature and a rock star in its pure, whole plant effectiveness, barbary fig seed oil is ready to take its turn to shine in the spotlight!
Argan oil is a natural, restorative oil produced from the kernels of the Argan trees of Morocco. The species Argania spinosa grows wild in the semi-desert soil and is now endagered and under UNESCO protection. The tree can live for hundreds of years and is very adaptable, however it is diminishing quickly due to over forestation. In Morocco the wood of the tree is used for fuel and the fruit is used for culinary and cosmetic uses.
The kernels of the argan tree are picked by hand and left to dry, be cracked and cold pressed by hand. This very labor intensive task has been left to the Berber women of Morocco who have used argan oil for centuries. In 2002, the Moroccan government established women’s cooperatives to produce the rich, coveted oil that allows these women to bring an income into their communities. Prized for its high levels of the essential fatty acids Omega 3, 6 and 9 argan oil has been effective as a moisturizer as well as reducing signs of aging and healing acne prone skin. Argan oil is also known for its high levels of tocepherols (Vitamin E) with twice as much as olive oil and rich in polyphenols making it an excellent and natural fighter of free radicals that harm and damage skin. Because of its phenol content argan oil has been shown to reduce the levels of sebum the skin produces and combating acne and redness of inflammed skin. Argan oil is truly miraculous and so lightweight it can be applied to skin, nails and hair. It can also be used on the most delicate skin and women have used this oil on babies with great results.
