Camu Camu (Myrciaria Dubia).
What is it?
Camu camu is one of the most effective and highly sought-after ingredients in skincare. This berry is celebrated for its exceptional vitamin C content, antioxidants, and essential nutrients. It boasts one of the highest concentrations of vitamin C of any plant, making it ideal for topical applications in skincare. Additionally, camu camu contains plant-derived flavonoids, vitamin B3, and other beneficial compounds that protect and nourish the skin.
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Camu camu is one of the most effective and highly sought-after ingredients in skincare. This berry is celebrated for its exceptional vitamin C content, antioxidants, and essential nutrients. It boasts one of the highest concentrations of vitamin C of any plant, making it ideal for topical applications in skincare. Additionally, camu camu contains plant-derived flavonoids, vitamin B3, and other beneficial compounds that protect and nourish the skin.
Where does it come from?
Camu camu berries grow on trees native to the Amazon rainforest. These berries are harvested for their potent health and medicinal benefits. The region's unique environment allows camu camu to develop high concentrations of vitamin C and other nutrients, making it a powerful ingredient in skincare and wellness products.
What are the benefits?
What are the benefits?
- Anti-Aging: Camu camu promotes collagen production, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. It also helps block environmental stressors that accelerate aging.
- Skin Pigmentation: Camu camu’s natural vitamin C and niacin reduce hyperpigmentation, and evening out skin tone by interacting with melanin-producing cells.
- Sun Protection: Vitamin C in camu camu helps protect against harmful UVA and UVB rays, which cause premature aging and other visible damage.
- Brightening and Tightening: Camu camu aids in collagen production, giving the skin a natural glow, and making it appear firmer and more luminous.
- Anti-inflammatory: With over 30 antioxidant phenolics, camu camu fights inflammation, a major contributor to aging and acne breakouts.
- Exfoliation: Camu camu gently exfoliates, lifting dead skin cells and leaving skin healthy and renewed.
- Reduces Blemishes: Its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties help prevent acne breakouts by keeping pores free from excess bacteria.
How is it used in our products?
Camu camu is used, for example, in F83 HT & Vitamin C Face Serum and I70 Hydroxytyrosol + Hyaluron The Beauty Molecule from OLIVEDA. Its inclusion helps improve skin elasticity, brighten skin tone, and protect against UV and environmental damage. Its powerful antioxidant properties make it ideal for anti-aging products, helping maintain a youthful appearance. Its many beneficial properties help reduce dark circles, hyperpigmentation, and puffiness and nourish the skin to boost firmness and radiance.
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