The Benefits of Cherries

November 10th, 2011 

Packed with a multitude of vitamins and minerals the cherry is not only good for your interally but externally as well. Cherries do everything from protecting your skin from free radicals to helping with hyper-pigmentation (discoloration of the skin/age spots). Cherry juice may also help with the treatment of rosacea and can kill most of the bacteria that causes acne. The antioxidant properties held within cherries make it a powerhouse when fighting damage from UV exposure and signs of aging.

Cherries also help with inflammation (and inflammation is directly linked with how fast we age) Chronic inflammation can cause undesirable change in skin making it rough and damaging elasticity.

Another benefit of Cherries is that they are a natural humectant. This means that they pull water out of the air to moisturize the skin. So cherries natural moisturize the skin and improve the penetration of other nourishing ingredients.

Other benefits:

• Cherries have a strong detoxifying action and purification
• A healthy source of potassium which helps maintain healthy skin
• Cherries are rich in iron, phosphorus, magnesium
• Contains Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and C
• Contains Melatonin which destroy free radicals
• Has antiseptic qualities which help soothe and heal damaged skin
• And let’s not forget they taste good!