The juicing phenomenon that's taken over the health and wellness industry is beginning to influence the beauty world, too. Ingredients lists on beauty products have started to read more like something you'd eat [1] with kale, broccoli, green tea, and so many other superfoods making an appearance, and it's all thanks to the "juiced-up" skin-care trend [2].
Whole Foods is naming "juiced-up" skin-care [3] one of the biggest trends in the beauty space for 2021. In recent years the "clean beauty" category [4] has boomed, and more and more brands are pulling inspiration from nature in their product formulations. "Produce-aisle favourites are now playing starring roles in new beauty products," claimed the Whole Foods's trend report. "New skin-care and self-care essentials will make you rethink how to take full advantage of top superfoods. From celery and mushrooms to blueberries, who knew that your go-to ingredients for juices, smoothies, and salads could help your skin appear a little brighter and firmer?"
Celery has long been celebrated for being rich in vitamin K and C and its ability to boost hydration in the body, but now we're seeing the ingredient pop up on some of our moisturisers and balms for those same reasons. Blueberries are one of the best sources of antioxidants, which help protect the skin against damage from free radicals and premature signs of ageing. Even mushrooms are loaded with anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing benefits.
Keep scrolling to shop our favourite superfood-packed products to give your skin a healthy dose of the juiced-up skin-care trend.
Philosophy Nature In a Jar Balm Mask With Wheatgrass
Broccoli, wheatgrass, and ginger in the Philosophy Nature In a Jar Balm Mask With Wheatgrass [5] ($39) make it great for soothing the skin and boosting hydration.
Not Your Mother's Naturals Butter Masque Green Tea & Wild Apple Blossom
The Not Your Mother's Naturals Butter Masque Green Tea & Wild Apple Blossom [6] ($12) is loaded with antioxidants from green tea. This helps protect against damage from environmental aggressors.
Cocokind Pore Refining Concentrate
The Cocokind Pore Refining Concentrate [7] ($14) blurs the appearance of pores for a smoother-looking complexion while leaving the skin silky-smooth thanks to hydrating celery extract in the formula.
Three Ships Dew Drops Mushroom Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin C Serum
The Three Ships Dew Drops Mushroom Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin C Serum [8] ($30) combines two superfoods: kakadu plum to brighten and tremella mushroom to hydrate.
COOLA Glowing Greens Detoxifying Facial Cleansing Gel
The COOLA Glowing Greens Detoxifying Facial Cleansing Gel [9] ($28) looks like a green juice and that's because it's loaded with green superfoods like seaweed extract, which helps balance the skin, and celery extract, which is great for hydration.
Volition Beauty Turmeric Brightening Polish
Turmeric has a variety of proven health benefits but in skin care it helps brighten. The Volition Beauty Turmeric Brightening Polish [10] ($38) combines that, plus olive oil for hydration and walnut shell for physical exfoliation.
Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Dream Jelly Face Wash
Mushroom and quinoa in the Pacifica Wake Up Beautiful Dream Jelly Face Wash [11] ($12) make it rich in vitamin E, which helps protect against free radicals, and stimulate natural collagen production.
Biossance Squalane + 10% Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum
The Biossance Squalane + 10% Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum [12] ($62) utilises white shiitake mushrooms, as well as vitamin C, to help fade the appearance of dark spots and get rid of dullness.
BYBI Supergreens Clay Face Mask
The "supergreens" in the BYBI Supergreens Clay Face Mask [13] ($23) are broccoli and tomato, which, combined with kaolin clay, help reduce oil production in oily and acne-prone skin types.
Yensa CBD Superfood Dual Cleansing Oil
The Yensa CBD Superfood Dual Cleansing Oil [14] ($38) contains not one, not two, but eight superfood oils, including chia, carrot, and broccoli seed oil. The cleanser breaks down makeup while soothing irritation and leaving skin feeling moisturised.
ACURE Ultra Hydrating Green Juice Cleanser
A blend of kale, spinach, and spirulina in the ACURE Ultra Hydrating Green Juice Cleanser [15] ($13) leaves skin feeling clean and refreshed without stripping it of essential moisture.