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Choose your superfoods wisely

Integrating superfoods into your diet means benefiting from all their virtues on a daily basis! Ultra-concentrated in micro-nutrients and vitamins, they appear as a response to our sometimes too intense lifestyle.

Acting as much on the body as on the mind, superfoods are antidotes:they promote well-being, help fight against stress, contribute to better digestion, a luminous complexion, healthy hair or better immunity.

Turmeric, spirulina, matcha, maca or even cocoa powder are all superfoods that you can incorporate into your diet! How to choose them well and for what concerns? We tell you everything in a complete beauty file :)

Superfoods:how to choose them?

We choose our powdered superfoods according to our concerns. Want to boost your immune system? To allow better digestive comfort? Or give your complexion a boost? Because yes, there are as many superfoods as there are beauty and well-being issues to answer. We have selected for you the 10 most popular and recognized superfood powders with their virtues!

Activated carbon :Its great absorbing capacity which helps the draining and filtering organs to unclog toxins and fats is very appreciated in detox cures. Activated Charcoal relieves the body and allows it to eliminate more quickly and easily. Perfect for a slimming goal and clear skin.

Spirulina :Concentrated in beta-carotene and very assimilable vegetable proteins, this seaweed fills protein deficiencies and revitalizes the body thanks to its antioxidant properties. Rich in vitamin B1, iron and calcium, it is necessary for the proper digestion of fats and proteins. It restores energy and tone, while promoting elimination.

Matcha :Antioxidant par excellence, it is also rich in L-theanine which soothes, de-stresses and promotes sleep. It also contributes to the elimination of fat. Above all, it sublimates the skin and complexion thanks to its ultra-antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action.

Turmeric :Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, it improves digestive comfort and maintains liver health while facilitating the destocking of fats.

Maca :A natural energizer, Maca stimulates and strengthens muscle potential. It thus increases all sports abilities by multiplying endurance, strength, recovery and speed. It is an excellent dietary supplement to improve sports practices.

Cocoa powder :Magnesium, potassium, iron and antioxidants, here are some of the components of raw cocoa. Thanks to all these nutrients, this superfood guarantees strong bones, muscles, skin and the overall immune system.

Acai :Superfruit with anti-aging properties, Acai puts all its antioxidants at the service of our skin. They make it more toned, brighter and denser. Acai's antioxidants also allow muscles and organs to function at their best.

Goji berries :This fruit is a concentrate of antioxidant vitamin C and iron to preserve the quality of muscles and collagen. Goji Berries contribute to the proper functioning of sight and boost the body's natural defenses against external aggressions. Finally, they relieve the digestive system and promote the elimination of toxins.

Hemp :It gives a boost to your muscles and your brain system due to its high concentration of complete proteins, vitamin E and Omega 3. It improves sports and learning abilities. It is also an excellent anti-stress!

Shiitake :Shiitake, a powerful immune system stimulant, is a real shield against diseases and epidemics. It is generally used in case of physical or nervous fatigue. This small mushroom helps reduce cholesterol and slow aging by improving the growth of healthy and resistant cells.

Superfoods:integrate them well into your diet

You can choose pure superfood powder or superfood complexes like those from Atelier Nubio or Kiki Health. Then, make way for your creativity and your desires of the moment! Superfood powders are used daily, in hot or cold drinks (vegetable milk, smoothie), porridge, granola, yogurt or compote.

Beyond these daily preparations, we think of balancing our diet while adopting a healthy lifestyle. Daily physical activity (running, active walking, fitness, strengthening), yoga and/or meditation and a balanced diet are the keys to a perfectly healthy body, especially when superfoods are added. You can also enrich your food program with non-powdered superfoods such as oilseeds, chia seeds, ginger, pomegranate or acerola cherries.

Superfood... also in your skincare products!

Superfoods are also included in our beauty treatments. Masks, shampoos, moisturizers or oils, again we choose them according to our concerns and problems. At NUOO, we are a fan of superfoods and have selected for you our 5 beauty favorites that have made them the star of their composition!

Absolution's Superfood booster:This serum plumps up the skin, regenerates, improves the quality of the skin and reactivates the skin's youthful functions. Ultra-concentrated in active ingredients, its unique and revitalizing antioxidant complex formulated with Acerola, Immortelle flower, neroli, maca, meadowsweet, rosehip and spirulina, it deeply reboosts the epidermis.

Dr Apothecary's Superfood Charcoal Mattifying Mask:Super hydrating and rich in antioxidants, it is formulated with activated charcoal that exfoliates and mattifies the skin, Kaolin purifying and rebalancing and Shea butter softening and protective. Our skin is purified, rebalanced and visibly more beautiful!

Hokaran's miracle eye care:Enriched with Cannabis Sativa L. oil known among other things for its antioxidant properties and its exceptional Omega 3 and Omega 6 ratio, this treatment acts on your eyes in depth, and especially in case of too long days and too short nights. This truly miraculous treatment illuminates and acts on dark circles and puffiness for an immediate luminous effect. The look is brightened, redness reduced, the effects of stress swept away.

Evolve Beauty Cocoa Glow Mask:This rich mask from Evolve Beauty, formulated with raw cocoa powder and clay, conditions and purifies, while coconut powder exfoliates and leaves skin soft and silky. What do we prefer? Its brownie batter effect!

Cultiv's moisturizing face cream:Fragrance-free and allergen-free, its formula is made up of active ingredients from French vegetables! Yes yes, you read that right. Indeed, we find betaine (beetroot extract), a moisturizing active ingredient that soothes irritations and ensures good hydration of the skin. There is also spinach extract, a very important active ingredient that fights against free radicals, such as blue light, and its antioxidant action preserves the youthfulness of the skin. Palmaria seaweed, on the other hand, participates in cell renewal and has an anti-aging action by activating the synthesis of collagen and elastin and maintaining the hydration of the epidermis.

A special superfood and radiance DIY mask

Want a boost for your complexion? Head for a DIY for a revitalizing and radiant mask based on spirulina powder!

To do this, mix in a cup:

- ¼ teaspoon of spirulina powder

- 8 drops of Pai Skincare wild rose oil (available here)

- 8 drops of Tamanu oil (or any other vegetable oil you may have:argan, white tea, jojoba, avocado, hazelnut, borage...)

- ½ teaspoon of Aloe Vera gel

- ½ teaspoon of honey (ideally Manuka because anti-bacterial and healing)

- ¼ teaspoon of Maca powder

Honey and Aloe vera gel are moisturizing and healing, Maca and spirulina provide many minerals, wild rose oil gives a healthy glow thanks to its natural orange color and Tamanu oil is restorative and anti-aging. redness! Apply this mask all over the face, ideally with a brush (it's super pleasant) and leave on for 30 minutes to 1 hour during the day. Result, the skin is luminous and in great shape!