Mireica nutri-peau uses a sophisticated but comprehensive and natural formulation of ingredients to stimulate the self renewing capacity of skin stem cells. The scientific and medical world has proven through research that these ingredients help to strengthen these cells against DNA damage, UV and oxidative stress. The Acerola fruit and its benefits is one of the keys in the Mireica formulation to promote quality and healthy skin as well as overall general health benefits.

Malpighia Punicifolia (scientific name) or more commonly known as the Barbados Cherry.

Acerola is the highest natural source of Vitamin C. It is a deep-red, cherry/berry sized fruit that originated primarily in and around the West Indies. It is now found abundantly in Brazil.

It has vitamin C content up to 65 times more than an orange. In addition to vitamin C, it is also rich in pro-vitamin A, vitamin B1, B2, B3 and minerals such as iron, phosphorous and calcium. The fruit can be used in desserts and preserves. A single fruit contains the minimum daily recommended vitamin C requirements. As a fruit it resembles the common cherry, with a very tasty sweet flavor having a slight bite of acid.
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Like vitamin E, it is also an antioxidant and is used in biological or biochemical applications to reduce oxidative stress or damage.

Acerola Benefits

Research has proved the Acerola’s role in SKIN nutrition with overall health benefits but most importantly in the following areas support:

• ANTIOXIDANT - Acerola's use is mostly associated with its high content of vitamin C and the synergistic bioflavonoids- rutin and hesperidin, providing one of nature's most potent antioxidants and anti-aging defences.
• IMMUNE SUPPORT - Acerola is an ideal food based source of nutrients necessary for immune support. Acerola is a rich source of vitamin C, bioflavonoids, carotenoids, and other vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients providing ideal synergy for immune cell function.
• NUTRITIVE - Acerola provides twice as much magnesium, pantothenic acid, and potassium compared to oranges. Other vitamins present include vitamin A (4,300 to 12,500 IU/100 g, compared to approximately 11,000 IU for raw carrots), thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin in concentrations comparable to those in other fruits. One hundred and fifty other constituents have been identified in acerola; the major ones being furfural, hexadecanoic acid, and limonene. Acerola cherries are an excellent source of powerful antioxidants and are also rich in protein and mineral salts principally, iron, calcium and phosphorus.
• SKIN TONIC - Recent research in cosmetology indicates that vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and free radical scavenger for skin health as well, and Acerola extracts are now appearing in skin care products, like Mireica, that fight cellular aging. In addition to its vitamin content, Acerola contains mineral salts that have shown to aid in the re-mineralisation of tired and stressed skin, while the mucilage and proteins have skin hydrating properties and promote capillary conditioning.

References:
http://www.acerolajuice.com
http://www.organicfoodee.com/vms/acerola/
http://www.holistikhealth.com/