The Anti-Aging Perks of Apples

By Allie Vasilakis
October 29, 2013
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Apples are full of vitamin C, which has beauty benefits for improving your skin and hair.
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A snack for smooth skin

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Whether you slice them in your salad or use their nutrients on your skin, apples can help you glow. They're full of vitamin C, a crucial ingredient for your complexion and hair.

"Vitamin C speeds up skin's cell production, which makes you look radiant, and strengthens hair and nails," says David Wolfe, nutrition expert and author. "Apples also contain B vitamins, like B5 and B9, proven to combat acne and irritation." Why not indulge in their beauty benefits?

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Anti-aging eye cream

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Smooth fine lines and brighten up under eyes with collagen-boosting apple extract in Benefit It's Potent! Eye Cream ($32; benefitcosmetics.com). You may even be able to get out the door without concealer—if not without your coffee.

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Glow getter

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Dark-circle concealer? Illuminating makeup primer? Light-reflective tinted moisturizer? Call it what you want, but Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Illuminating Serum ($32; sephora.com)—loaded with antioxidant-rich apple extract—makes you glowy!

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A sensitive-skin wash

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Packed with skin soothers like apple extract, aloe vera, and chamomile, Desert Essence Gentle Nourishing Organic Cleanser ($14; desertessence.com) gently removes makeup in one rinse—no stinging skin or irritated eyes.

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Mascara with benefits

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They say apple stem cells in Lancome Difinicils Precious Cells Mascara ($29; lancome-usa.com) help lashes grow in stronger. We say the clump-free formula makes even the wimpiest lashes look oh-so-lush!

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Strand softener

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Suave Naturals Juicy Green Apple Conditioner

($2; drugstores) starts detangling and softening as soon as you work it into wet strands. And it smells great (candy apples, yum!).

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Buildup buster

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When you've OD'd on stylers or your scalp is oily post-gym, reach for Lavera Apple Milk Shampoo ($15; lavera.com). Apple extract de-gunks strands, while vitamin E gives hair that silky feel.

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Skin saver

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Garnier Moisture Rescue Lightweight UV-Lotion

($8; drugstores) absorbs in a snap and keeps skin soft all day, thanks to hydrating apple water. Bonus: It's got SPF 15, which we know you're using every day...

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