The benefits that blueberries provide to the body when included in one’s diet are many and widely known, but the fruit’s benefits to the skin’s overall health are often overlooked. Blueberries are high in antioxidants, which can help improve skin quality, signs of aging, and heart health, and they help to heal wounds, improve collagen, and more. In addition to the many benefits blueberries offer to the skin, they are also known for their beauty, as the blossom end of each berry forms a five-pointed star, which is why the fruit is often referred to as star berries. Find out why blueberries have become a star ingredient in many skincare products and spa treatments today.
Discover the many benefits that blueberries provide to the skin.
“Blueberries and many other superfoods are commonly found in skincare because of their high concentration of skin-saving antioxidants. Blueberries draw their dark blue color from anthocyanins, which are powerful antioxidants that work to slow the signs of aging; moderate inflammation; protect against sun damage, stress, and pollution; and help prevent collagen loss. Blueberries contain antioxidants that neutralize free radicals from pollution, stress, or the sun that destroy the skin’s connective tissue and prevent the further deepening of fine lines and wrinkles.”—Natalie Pergar, lead skincare trainer, Eminence Organic Skin Care
“Blueberries can be classified as a superfood, meaning that their high antioxidant levels are very effective in slowing the aging process and reducing the signs of aging naturally instead of synthetic or irritating ingredients in some skincare products. Blueberries help to produce collagen in the skin, leading to firmer, plumper, and rejuvenated skin. They also help reduce signs of inflammation, eczema, psoriasis, and more.”—Jordanna Antonoff, esthetician and education manager, Shira Esthetics
“Blueberries are amazing for protecting and healing the skin. They are a heart-health food and are believed to help deliver oxygen, collagen, and nutrients through the body and skin. The benefits of blueberries include stimulating collagen and elastin; reducing collagen breakdown; brightening; calming and soothing; healing wounds; treating acne; and neutralizing free radicals. They are also rich in vitamins A, C, E, and K.”—Darcy Cole, director of education, Cosmedix