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BOTANICAL BLOCKBUSTERS "The three top botanicals we use in our line are aloe, which has amazing healing and cellular renewing properties; jojoba, which is very similar to the skin's sebum and even mimics collagen; and locally grown, organic pumpkin, with its high levels of beta-carotene, B vitamins and enzymes." —Alexis Mayne, director of brand development, Sanítas Skincare, sanitas-skincare.com ALOE FEROX AÇAI BERRY ALGAE EXTRACT grows on the açai palm tree native to Central and South America. is derived from mineral-rich sea plants around the world. Skincare benefits: Antioxidant, reduces inflammation, helps maintain elasticity Skincare benefits: Moisturizes, tightens, reduces inflammation, antioxidant is a less commonly known and less available form of aloe vera (see right) that grows in one region of South Africa. It contains two to three times the amount of essential amino acids as the vera plant, plus vitamins and minerals. Skincare benefits: Hydrates, moisturizes, soothes ALOE VERA is a cactus whose fronds provide a gel that has been used medicinally for thousands of years. Skincare benefits: Soothes, cools, softens, heals ARNICA refers to a family of flowering plants long used for their healing and antiinflammatory properties. ARONIA BERRIES Skincare benefits: Softens, soothes, moisturizes is a seaside plant with pink flowers that has exceptional ability to eliminate pollution contained in its soil. are native to North America and often found growing in swamps and damp woods. They contain high concentrations of flavonoids, antioxidants, trace minerals and phenolic phytochemicals. is a small evergreen shrub whose extracts contain a natural form of the chemical compound hydroquinone. Skincare benefits: Detoxifies, protects against environmental pollutants Skincare benefits: Acts as astringent, protects against sun damage Skincare benefits: Brightens, reduces inflammation, antioxidant ARMERIA MARITIME ("SEA THRIFT") BILBERRY is a relative of blueberry, cranberry and huckleberry that is rich in tannins and vitamin C. Skincare benefits: Antioxidant, reduces inflammation, may control breakouts BELLIS PERENNIS ("ENGLISH DAISY") has been used in Europe as an herbal remedy for wounds since the 16th century. Skincare benefits: Moisturizes, balances 62 DAYSPA | JANUARY 2013 "We include a variety of herbal bath salts with different active ingredients, such as eucalyptus, which is soothing, antiseptic and acts as an expectorant; lavender for balancing emotions and improving sleep; and arnica montana, which soothes muscle and joint pain. (Our founder Sebastian Kneipp frequently stated, 'Arnica is worth its weight in gold!')." —Whitney Jornov, marketing manager, BeautyProphet, for Kneipp BEARBERRY BLACK CURRANT BERRIES are rich in longevityincreasing resveratrol and proanthocyanidins. Skincare benefits: Antioxidant, softens, nourishes, replenishes, reduces inflammation ALOE; SEA THRIFT, ARNICA, BLACK CURRANT: THINKSTOCK; ACAI, ARONIA: ©ISTOCKPHOTO.COM; ALGAE: LEONARDO RÉ-JORGE; ENGLISH DAISY: ALVESGASPAR; BILBERRY: ANDREW CURTIS Skincare benefits: Tones, reduces inflammation BABASSU OIL is the pressed oil from a Brazilian palm tree nut.