Key Takeaways
- Fruit extracts and oils are packed with concentrated antioxidants, vitamins, and essential fatty acids.
- Applied topically, fruit extracts and oils offer a wide range of benefits, including gentle exfoliation, deep hydration, collagen production stimulation, skin cell renewal, breakout control, texture refinement, complexion brightening, protection from environmental stressors, and many more.
- Fruit extracts found in Lea Black Beauty® products include: papaya, pineapple, cucumber, grapefruit seed, and orange peel.
- Fruit oils found in Lea Black Beauty® products include: coconut, grape seed, avocado, and apricot seed, and mango seed.
Using fruit extracts and oils for skin and beauty routines is a practice that dates back thousands of years. Today, many skincare enthusiasts are returning to their roots, opting for clean, natural ingredients over long lists of chemicals with unpronounceable names and questionable origins.
At Lea Black Beauty®, we don’t follow trends; we set them. For decades, we’ve used fruit extracts and oils sourced from all around the globe. Our proprietary formulas are meticulously designed to deliver synergistic, clinically proven results.
Join us as we highlight fruit extracts and oils found in Lea Black Beauty® skincare products.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are fruit extracts for skincare?
Fruit extracts are highly concentrated substances derived from parts of the fruit, such as their seeds, peels, or flesh.
What is the best extract for skin?
Some of the best fruit extracts for topical use are: papaya, pineapple, cucumber, grapefruit seed, and orange peel.
What are fruit oils?
Fruit oils are simply the oils contained within the fruit. The oils are extracted (usually cold-pressed) to preserve and concentrate their nutrients, antioxidants, and fatty acids.
What fruit oils are good for your skin?
Some of the best fruit oils for skin health are: coconut, grape seed, avocado, and apricot seed, and mango seed.
Our Favorite Fruit Extracts for Skin Health
Here’s a look at five fruit extracts we use at Lea Black Beauty®.
1. Papaya Extract
Rich in enzymes, antioxidants, and vitamins A, B, and C, papaya extract acts as a gentle exfoliator that removes pore-clogging impurities.
Potential Benefits:
- Reduces wrinkles and other signs of aging skin
- Soothes inflammation
- Reduces breakouts
- Rich in proteolytic enzymes with antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties
Our Recommendation:
LBB Skincare Labs Professional Glow Botanical Enzyme Peel
2. Pineapple Extract
Pineapples are packed with antioxidants, nutrients, and a proteolytic enzyme called bromelain, which has been shown to inhibit bacteria that can cause breakouts. Some people also use pineapple fruit extracts for oily skin, as it can reduce sebum (oil) production.
Potential Benefits:
- Acts as a gentle exfoliator
- Brightens dull skin
- Stimulates collagen production
- Evens out skin tone
- Combats free radicals
Our Recommendation:
LBB Skincare Labs Professional Glow Botanical Enzyme Peel
3. Cucumber Fruit Extract
There’s a reason skincare enthusiasts put cucumber slices on their eyes when enjoying an at-home facial! Cucumber has been shown to reduce swelling and soothe damaged skin, so it’s great for targeting under-eye puffiness and dark circles under the eyes.
Potential Benefits:
- Delivers deep hydration
- Calms inflammation
- Prevents oxidative stress
- Tightens pores
- Reduces oil production
- Strengthens skin barrier
Our Recommendation:
Lea Black Beauty® Premium Hemp Soothing Eye Cream
4. Grapefruit Seed Extract
Using grapefruit seed fruit extract for the skin may prevent and soothe breakouts and other skin conditions due to its potent antifungal and antimicrobial properties.
Potential Benefits:
- Protecting skin from environmental stressors
- Brightening dull skin
- Regulating oil production
- Exfoliating dead skin cells
Our Recommendation:
Lea Black Beauty® Anti-Aging Face Serum with 250mg CBD
5. Orange Peel Extract
Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, orange peel oil is especially useful for achieving a vibrant glow.
Potential Benefits:
- Neutralizes free radicals
- Eliminates acne-causing bacteria
- Brightens and evens skin tone
- Alleviates inflammation
Our Recommendation:
Lea Black Beauty® Brighten & Balance 200mg CBD Skin Toner
Our Favorite Fruit Oils for Skin Health
Now that you’re familiar with fruit extracts for skin health, here are five fruit oils found in Lea Black Beauty® products.
1. Apricot Seed Oil
Apricot seed oil is a fast-absorbing powerhouse that’s packed with antioxidants and vitamins A and E. This thin, lightweight oil is non-greasy, non-irritating, and well-tolerated.
Potential Benefits:
- Hydrates and seals in moisture
- Supports collagen production
- Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Soothes inflammation
- Enhances skin texture and tone
Our Recommendation:
Lea Black Beauty® Sudden Youth® 1000mg Nourishing Cannabis Sativa Oil
2. Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has been shown to protect and moisturize skin, and it’s often used to soothe rough, scaly skin associated with eczema and other conditions. It complements and synergizes with many fruit extracts for skin health.
Potential Benefits:
- Locks in moisture
- Reduces breakouts
- Protects and strengthens the skin barrier
- Promotes collagen synthesis
- Soothes inflammation
Our Recommendation:
Lea Black Beauty® CBD Lip Balm Treatment
3. Grape Seed Oil
Scientific studies have shown that grape seed oil contains bioactive compounds with potent antioxidant and anti-aging properties.
Potential Benefits:
- Supporting skin barrier health
- Hydrating dry skin and preventing moisture loss
- Boosting collagen production
- Preventing bacterial growth
- Supporting cell restoration
Our Recommendation:
Lea Black Beauty® Skin Revitalizing Daily Face Wash
4. Avocado Oil
Rich in fatty acids, avocado oil is famous for its hydrating, nourishing, and anti-aging properties.
Potential Benefits:
- Reducing dark spots
- Reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Calming inflammation
- Keeping skin plump and preventing sagging
Our Recommendation:
Lea Black Beauty® Natural Youth® 200mg CBD Hand & Body Lotion
5. Mango Seed Butter
Mango fruit extracts for skin health are common, so it’s no surprise that mango seed butter is also one of the more popular fruit oils for skin and beauty products. This nutrient-packed, non-comedogenic oil/butter is a powerful moisturizer, but that’s not all.
Potential Benefits:
- Smoothes and soothes rough, flaky skin
- Locks in moisture
- Boosts collagen production
- Alleviates inflammation
- Protects from free radicals and UV damage
- Reduces visible signs of aging
Our Recommendation:
Lea Black Beauty® CBD Daily Face Moisturizer
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