Eating healthy gets a lot of press, but when it comes to skincare, it’s often the case that the same superfoods that constitute a conscientious diet can also offer amazing benefits to your skin. Building your skincare regime, whether it be from scratch or you are simply adding new elements into the mix, you need to be sure that you are doing your skin justice.
You require products that are healthy for your skin and supply it with proper nutrients, hydration, and other such benefits to make it the healthiest and best it can be.
That is precisely why you should pay close attention to both what ingredients are in your products and where they all come from. One brand, in particular, pays exceptionally close attention to every ingredient they use and where they come from: Nopalera Skincare.
This unique skincare company uses Mexican botanicals in their carefully handcrafted vegan, cruelty-free, zero waste, and palm oil-free products.
The integral ingredient in all of their products is one of merit: the Mexican nopal cactus. Nopalera Skincare realizes the efficacy and benefits of this unique plant and places it strategically in all of their skincare products to bring the utmost benefits to their patrons.
But what exactly are nopales and how are they beneficial to your skincare regime?
What Are Nopales?
The nopal cactus is an edible cactus that also goes by the names prickly pear cactus, nopales, and nopalitos. It is an ancient symbol of Mexico, which is no real surprise, as the plant grows in abundance throughout the country. Nopal cactus grows wildly and is also cultivated in 18 Mexican states. The country has a whopping 7,400,000 acres of the cultivated vegetable.
Nopales, specifically the cactus pads, are often used in Mexican cooking and even have a host of medicinal uses as well. This vegetable is extremely versatile; it can not only be eaten but also made into textiles, and, yes– used for both hair and skin.
How Are Nopales Good for Your Skin?
Nopales are highly beneficial for your skin in particular, which is exactly why Nopalera Skincare bases its entire vision and product line around this seemingly magical vegetable. There are numerous advantages to using nopal topically because it includes the following vitamins, minerals, and other naturally occurring components:
Vitamin A: This vitamin is best for both moisturizing your skin and fighting off free radicals, such as pollution, dust, and dirt, from damaging your skin. Considering these two effects, it ultimately combats aging signs that commonly befall skin.
Vitamin B2/Riboflavin: Vitamin B2, or riboflavin, can improve your skin tone and its radiance while also balancing the oils of the skin.
Vitamin B6: Vitamin B6, or pyridoxine, can greatly reduce hormonal acne, inflammation, and redness.
Vitamin C: Vitamin C is famously known for its ability to brighten skin while also stimulating cell turnover and even assisting skin retain its elasticity.
Vitamin K: Vitamin K can provide skin with a more youthful and even glow, as it promotes collagen production and can even assist in healing wounds.
Betalains: Nopal is one of the very few betalain-rich plants in the world– and has one of the highest concentrations of betalains of these plants. Betalains are phytonutrients that assist your skin in many ways, as they are high in antioxidants and are anti-inflammatory. These can be especially ideal for those with acne flare-ups and skin redness.
Polysaccharides: Polysaccharides are abundant in this vegetable and can provide your skin with optimal hydration, as these are the natural components in our skin responsible for not only hydrating it but also allowing it to retain water. They even resist signs of aging, such as fine lines, and assist in renewing and repairing damaged skin.
Which Skincare Products Use Nopales?
Now to find the right skincare product with the beneficial properties of nopales for you. Fortunately, the benefits of nopales are properly harnessed in all of Nopalera Skincare’s zero-waste products along with several other natural ingredients. They have several options for you to choose from to take your skincare regime to the next level.
Here at Beauty Heroes, we offer three of their cactus soaps, including Flor de Mayo, Planta Futura, and Noche Clara. Each has a unique scent and uses other naturally-occurring botanicals to its advantage.
To use any one of these soaps effectively, simply lather them between your hands with water, wash your face, neck, and body with the lather, and rinse thoroughly.
We also have their Moisturizing Botanical Bar, which can provide your skin with ideal hydration. Their Cactus Flower Exfoliant can assist you in scrubbing away impurities and other objects on your skin.
Napol is truly an underrated skincare ingredient, so we are glad that Nopalera Skincare utilizes its unique and natural skincare benefits in its products. If you have any questions about them, their products, or any other offerings we have, please feel free to contact us via email at hero@beauty-heroes.com.
