An apple in the skin: the antioxidant power of Akane

An apple in the skin: the antioxidant power of Akane

24/05/2019

Akane is the result of a beautiful story, not a beautiful novel, but an authentic story, of apples, leaves and glamorous cosmetics. We reveal some indiscretions about this green-chic romance!

THE APPLE, GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH

A fruit of excellence and reference, the apple has been proving its health benefits for many centuries. Rich in trace elements, minerals, fibre, pectins, vitamins and especially antioxidants, the apple even ranks among the 10 best healthy foods. This balanced fruit reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, helps improve transit, prevents certain cancers and helps fight cholesterol and diabetes. Would this allow us to confirm the English saying "Anapplea day keepsthe doctor away"? Not impossible... To consume it while benefiting from its many virtues, the ideal is to turn to organically grown apples in order to be able to eat the skin (it is in the skin of apples that a large part of the antioxidants are concentrated).

BUT ALSO, GOOD FOR YOUR SKIN

Apples are good for our health but they are also tasty for our skin. Its antioxidants, such as polyphenols, protect our skin from free radicals, prevent premature aging and act as an oxidative anti-stress. Its high water content helps restore moisture to your skin. From the plate to the bathroom, it's only a step away ;)

In the search for a super ingredient with a high antioxidant content to elaborate our cosmetic recipes, the apple had all the required qualities. Among the multitude of existing varieties, Aline, founder of the brand, set out to find THE APPLE QUEEN that would make the difference. The Akane apple is the richest in antioxidants thanks to its high concentration of polyphenols. This is how the Akane apple found itself at the heart of our brand and our products.

THE AKANE APPLE, A CONCENTRATE OF NATURAL ANTIOXIDANTS

Crunchy Akane apple

Antioxidants are essential allies of the body. In particular, they prevent DNA oxidation and, more specifically, the degeneration of skin cells. The Akane apple is rich in a wide variety of antioxidants including polyphenols. The latter have tenfold antioxidant powers. Thanks to the exceptional quantity of polyphenols contained in Akane apples, they develop, compared to other varieties, an increased resistance to scab. This disease affects the skin of the fruit, which becomes covered with brown spots and cracks. Due to its extraordinary concentration, Akane apples have an undeniable anti-ageing cosmetic interest.

To take full advantage of all the benefits of this magical apple, our laboratories have created a unique active ingredient with highly antioxidant power: the apple and the leaf® . To put it plainly, as part of an oleo-association, we use the fruit (flesh and skin), its leaves, and a rose hip oil rich in omega 3 and omega 6, with regenerating and moisturizing properties. This active ingredient has remarkable efficacy on biological ageing and on the daily aggressions suffered by your skin. It has everything to please!

THE AKANE APPLE, FROM SUN-RAISING TO MADE IN FRANCE

Akane Apple Tree

A thin yellow skin nicely streaked with red, a juicy, crunchy, and slightly acidic flesh... Here is the Akane apple, a variety native to Japan that takes its name from its bright red colour..

At Akane, our DNA is based on an eco-responsible approach. In order not to get into trouble, it is important for us to know where the ingredients we use come from and to know their history. This is why we have chosen Akane apples made in France! The apples we use to make you organic, high-performance cosmetics at very low prices come from the dazzling orchard of Reygades, located in the green Corrèze region. Our small producer, still very surprised by our keen cosmetic interest in his apple trees, practices ultra-reasoned agriculture. The harvest takes place in September. We are happy to be able to visit him at our leisure and to support a local production. Cock-a-doodle-doo!

A symbol of love and beauty, the apple divinely illustrates our desire to make you naturally more beautiful. A true gift from Mother Nature, the Akane apple, queen of cosmetic apples, delivers its benefits for glamorous and organic products, what else?

Akane apple in your care