Grapefruit

Grapefruit: bright, fresh and mildly exfoliating for the skin

Grapefruit is a citrus fruit with a high concentration of vitamin C, AHAs and bioflavonoids. In skincare, grapefruit is used for its brightening, gentle exfoliating and fresh, invigorating scent. The essential oil of grapefruit, extracted from the peel, is also a popular aromatherapeutic ingredient that boosts energy and refreshes the mind.

Botany and history of the grapefruit

Grapefruit is a citrus fruit that is believed to have originated in Southeast Asia. Grapefruit trees are evergreen trees that can grow to be up to 40 feet tall. This hybrid citrus comes from Barbados, where it was crossed by accident. Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) is a cross between orange and pomelo.

Citrus paradisi is known for its bitter yet sour to semi-sweet taste. Did you know that there are white, pink and red grapefruits? The darker the color, the sweeter it is generally.

Grapefruits, like oranges and other citrus fruits, are high in vitamin C. In fact, one whole, medium grapefruit provides you with 100% of your daily requirement for vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that is great for your immune system and can help you fight off viruses and bacteria that can cause disease.

Some diets even state that if you eat a grapefruit a day you will lose belly fat by night. Although claims of some magical fat-burning enzyme in grapefruits aren’t backed by research, studies have found grapefruit to be positively associated with weight loss.

The 3 Benefits of Grapefruit in Skincare

1. Gentle exfoliation and brightening

The AHAs in grapefruit gently loosen dead skin cells. This leaves the skin fresher, more radiant and more even in tone. Regular use can fade pigmentation spots.

2. Rich in vitamin C

Grapefruit is one of the richest citrus sources of vitamin C. This supports collagen production and protects the skin as an antioxidant against damage from free radicals.

3. Refreshing and energising

The scent of grapefruit essential oil has an energising and uplifting effect. In soap it creates a fresh, invigorating shower experience that starts the day on the right note.

Conclusion

Grapefruit is a bright, freshness-bringing addition to skincare. Rich in vitamin C and gentle AHAs that make the skin radiant. We use grapefruit in soap formulas for an energising, fresh cleansing experience. Handmade in De Hallen, Amsterdam.

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