Just imagine eating chocolate that prevents acne and doesn’t make your hips spread…now that’s what I’m talking about! Well, the good news is there is an emerging trend of edible cosmetics  in the beauty industry that allows you to eat your way to clearer skin, healthier hair, and brighter eyes.

While women have long ingested pills and vitamins in order to grow healthier hair, stronger nails, and glowing skin, this next generation of edible cosmetics include vitamins, herbs, fruit extracts, and a host of other good-for-you compounds that not only taste great but are calorie-free!

Long popular in Europe and Japan, the new industry is just catching on in America, thanks in no small part to celebrities seen carrying the products and their almost-as-famous doctors.

Edible cosmetics are available in a variety of forms, including candy chews, gummies, drinks, and concentrates that range in potency. But the real question is do they work? Doctors and nutritionists are skeptical.

 ”Good skin does not come from slickly marketed beauty drinks and foods, but from vegetables, whole foods, and plain water,”  critics say.  (seems like there’s always a party pooper!):(

Although we don’t advertise it, did you know that Scandle Candles are completely safe for consumption?  Because of their all natural composition, Scandles are healthy for your skin, the environment, and even snacking!   But we don’t really recommend it as they don’t taste very good alone, but maybe w a side of chocolate syrup and your fave hunky “dish”!;)

What do you think of this new category of “neutriceuticals”? Would you try edible makeup?

Tags: beauty and food, edible beauty, edible cosmetics, edible skincare

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