Have you heard about the Aronia Berry before? Well, if you didn‘t, you better read on where we will tell you everything you need to know about our hero ingredient.
Aronia Berry, also known as Chokeberry or Aronia Melanocarpa, is a true super berry and has many health benefits, which we will discuss in this article. You will discover why we have decided to make our skin care products with this little but truly amazing berry.
What is the Aronia Berry, and where does it originate?
The Aronia Berry, also called the black Chokeberry, is almost an unknown fruit. Aronia is a small violet fruit and belongs to the Rosacea family. Chokeberries originate from North America and are commonly used to process jams, juices & dried fruit.
The nickname Chokeberry comes from its bitter, tart and, mouth-drying effect.
What are the benefits of the Aronia Berry in skincare?
Aronia Berries are used to treat various diseases like lower blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, cancer and reduces certain lifestyle diseases.
Compared to other berries like acai, blueberries, and raspberries, Aronia has the highest amount of polyphenolic antioxidants. What does this mean for you? Using them topically can protect your skin from harsh environmental aggressors. They also contain high levels of minerals such as Zinc, Magnesium, and Iron, essential for the body’s productions of cells. Additionally, Aronia Berries are high in Vitamin A, C, B & K, and organic acids.
Because of these high levels of minerals & vitamins, Aronia is super beneficial to reduce inflammation, help to produce collagen, ease the symptoms of acne, decrease premature ageing, and generally help to provide a clearer complexion while protecting the skin from environmental stressors.
Aronia Berry is a powerful super berry and can provide many health benefits while leaving beautiful, radiant & glowing skin. This is exactly why the Aronia Berry is the hero ingredient in our Berry Blossom Face Oil.
In summary, we have decided to use the Aronia Berry as our hero ingredient in our skincare to provide you with all these amazing benefits.
