Except for the fact that cranberries and lemons smell heavenly, what do they DO for our skin?!?
Let's begin with...Cranberries!!!
Cranberries are so amazing. Whether you eat them, indulge, or apply them to the skin, they are always so beneficial. Cranberries are a wonderful source of antioxidants so they are always something to look out for in skincare and don't ever forget....They smell heavenly.
So, why are antioxidants so important? Every day, our skin is under assault - from UV rays, pollution, or cigarette smoke, for example. That damage causes free radicals, which are oxygen molecules that have lost an electron.
As a result, those unpaired molecules try to steal electrons from other molecules, including vital skin components. The result is visible skin damage, in the form of lines, wrinkles, and redness. Antioxidants supply those missing electrons, calm attacking molecules, and prevent damage. That is why every single Delizioso Skincare item that we formulate is packed so full of antioxidants and that is why we preserve our products with antioxidants. Cool, huh?
Our second amazing ingredient is...Lemons:
Lemon oil is astringent and detoxifying and is therefore great for blemishes associated with oily skin. Lemon oil also has rejuvenating properties and will brighten dull skin. Slices of fresh lemon placed upon the cheeks can lighten freckles. Lemon essential oil is pale yellow to slightly greenish yellow, with a refreshing aroma nearly identical to the freshly peeled fruit. Substances used to adulterate and extend lemon oil include synthetic citral, as well as natural citral isolated from plants like lemongrass. Adulterated oils can be identified by their simple, one-dimensional lemon-like aroma or harsh, turpentine-like note. They often have an off-smelling dryout note. Pure lemon oil, on the other hand, will evaporate from a perfume blotter leaving almost no detectable dryout note. The sophisticated nuance of a freshly peeled lemon is the hallmark of authentic, cold-pressed lemon essential oil.
The high temperatures needed for steam distillation would destroy the subtle, fresh aroma of lemon oil, which is better preserved by cold-pressing the fresh peel. Cold-pressing will yield six to seven pounds of oil from one ton of fresh fruit.
So the best way to indulge in this decadent mixture of cranberries and lemons is going over and snatching your cranberry & Lemon set.
