Getting Under the Skin of Açai Antioxidant Claims
Açai, a deep purple berry that is all the rage in food products, is showing up in the cosmetics aisle. Companies that sell skin-care products made with açai say it is a potent antioxidant that revitalizes skin and helps it look younger longer. Açai does contain antioxidants, but scientists say so far there's no proof it has a positive effect when slathered on the skin.
The berry from the Brazilian palm is available in spa and home facials, body scrubs, lip gloss and a variety of skin creams.
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