The acai berry, made famous by Oprah, is found in the Amazon forest and is promoted as having very powerful antioxidant properties. The acai berry is small and purple colored and comes from a palm tree known by the Brazilians as “the tree of life.” The predominant beneficial substances in the acai berry are polyphenols, flavonoids, mostly of the anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins categories. The antioxidants in acai berry are easily absorbed into the bloodstream and raise levels of antioxidant activity quite quickly.
When used in conjunction with aloe vera, the amino acids and trace minerals in acai berry act as an extremely effective ultra moisturizer that assists in the slow down and destructive effects of aging on the skin, particularly on the face and around the eyes. For this reason, acai berry is known as one of the foremost topical solutions for anti aging. Skin care products that contain acai berry, particularly eye serums and creams are extremely sought out and desirable for this reason.
