One of the most characteristic ingredients of Anakena cosmetics is the organic guava extract. The true guava, also called guava, guayave, guayaba or goiaba, is a plant species of the genus guava in the myrtle family and a fruit that is very common on Easter Island. The use of guava extract in cosmetics is not very common, but at Anakena we have chosen this fruit, not only because it is closely associated with the island, but also because it has important beneficial effects on the skin as a powerful antioxidant.
What are antioxidants and why are they important?
You are probably familiar with the term antioxidants, but we would like to explain in a simple way what they are, what they do and why they are so important.
Antioxidants are vitamins, minerals and enzymes whose task is to reduce the harmful effect of free radicals on our health. So we can say that they are the protective shields of our cells, neutralizing excessive free radicals and balancing the right amount so that everything in us works correctly.
Free radicals are molecules that have lost an electron and are destabilized, so they "hunt" for the missing electron and "take it away" from other molecules, which in turn repeat this cycle. This is a natural process, but the problem arises when there is an imbalance between the free radicals and the reaction of the antioxidants in our cells, which is called oxidative stress.
Oxidative stress causes aging at the cellular level, affecting the entire body and contributing to the onset of diseases such as Alzheimer's, cancer, heart disease, and so on. Of course, the skin, the largest organ of the body, is also affected, and the effects of this oxidation can be seen most easily, as it loses its smoothness, flexibility and natural glow, and wrinkles and spots appear.
There are many factors that contribute to the loss of cellular balance and increase the damage caused by free radicals, including pollution, heavy metals, cigarette consumption and, of course, "the passage of time."
Therefore, it is important to use antioxidants, both by eating foods rich in them and by applying on the skin cosmetic products with antioxidants.
The main benefits of antioxidants include:
- They reduce premature aging
- Prevention of the outbreak of disease
- Maintain better mental health
- Eye health protection
- Reduction of a risk of inflammation
- Support of a healthy intestinal microbiome
- Support healthy skin
Guava extract as an antioxidant for the skin
By using guava extract in Anakena cosmetics, we aim to restore and maintain the natural balance of cells by taking advantage of its multiple antioxidant properties.
Guava contains a high level of bioactive antioxidants, as well as a high level of vitamin C, which has a very positive effect on the skin and hair, as it counteracts cell aging and improves the appearance and elasticity of the skin.
The following Anakena cosmetics contain organic guava extract:
☆ Shower Gel Skin & Hair
☆ Face cream
☆ Body lotion
