Goji Berries

Compared to the new kid on the block–that is how Goji berries are thought of now.� They have entered� the health food stores in various forms like the Goji juice, the Goji berries, and now, take note: skin care products that contain the essence of Goji berries. Let us try to understand the benefits of Goji berries for those who� are always on the look out for� what are new on the ways to natural skin care.

The Goji plant is grown in Tibet, China and Mongolia. For several hundred years now, they have always been an important ingredient of Chinese medicine–for boosting immunity, improving the eyesight, providing protection to the kidneys and liver, and yes, for a pleasantly flawless complexion. They are also known to be sources of several nutrients.

Goji berries have a high ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) score, measuring the antioxidants present in the food. Antioxidants are known for their anti-aging properties. Goji berries have a very high content of anti-oxidants (more than any other vegetable, fruit, or food known on the planet), such that it is the best possible answer for anti-aging. The Goji berries are now used as vital ingredients in topical application lotions and creams.