Natural fruit components in cosmetic products not only provide a pleasant scent

Cosmetic products with fruit components should have a positive effect on the skin
Many cosmetics are based at least partially on natural ingredients, with various fruit ingredients here being said to have promising effects. From orange aroma to sea buckthorn and berry extract to apple pectins, the spectrum of fruit components used in cosmetic products ranges. The specialist portal "Haut.de", which cooperates with the Association of Aesthetic Dermatology and Cosmetology, explains the effect of the fruit components.

In beauty care products, the fruity ingredients are no longer exclusively responsible for a pleasant fragrance, but the fruit components should also provide on the basis of fruit acids and essential oils for a revitalizing, smoothing and regenerative effect, according to the announcement of the specialist portal. According to the experts, fruit acids have quite positive effects on the skin. For example, they could be used in peeling products with their "Alpha Hydroxy Acids" for intensive skin cleansing.

Cosmetics with fruit components of oranges and other fruits can also be made by yourself. (Image: Africa Studio / fotolia.com)

Orange aroma in the massage oil has an antispasmodic effect
As additives in shampoos and shower gels extract of lemon or oranges, according to the experts, a refreshing effect. The same applies to deodorants and sprays. In addition, orange flavoring can also have a soothing and antispasmodic effect, for example when used as an additive in massage oils. In the case of berry fruits, the antioxidants and essential fatty acids are especially valuable for the skin. For example, goji berries or the Brazilian Acai berries have been shown to support the skin's defenses and stimulate cell regeneration. Sea buckthorn, meanwhile, is known for its soothing effect and "helps to reduce cracks in the horny layer of the skin," according to the announcement by "Haut.de".

Fruit ingredients alone are not yet natural cosmetics
The apple pectins in care products help the skin to absorb moisture, because the pH value of apples is very similar to that of human skin, reports the specialist portal. Also, the regular consumption of fruits and vegetables is advised because the body here vitamins and minerals are supplied, which are required for a healthy complexion. However, because some fruit components are contained in a cosmetic product, it is by no means assumed that they are purely natural or natural. In addition, the German Dermatological Society distinguishes between purely natural ingredients, natural substances and nature-identical substances. Only the natural ingredients are actually obtained as raw materials directly from nature. Natural substances are already chemically modified to a certain extent and nature-identical substances are completely synthetically produced to mimic the effect of natural products. (Fp)