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Jun 2016
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Are super foods good for your skin? Epis...

DISCOVER THE BEAUTY AND COSMETIC PRODUCTS YOU SHOULD USE AND AVOID
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Are super foods effective beauty ingredients? Jana asks…What are your thoughts on super foods in skin care? Ingredients like acacia, coconut, grapeseed oil, berries, green tea, avocado, turmeric and resveratrol. What the heck IS a super food? There is no scientific or medical definition. Typically you’ll see them described like this: “superfoods are nutrient powerhouses […]

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