![]() ![]() Maybe a manicure? PARTY NAIL, Y’ALL! Just kidding, my nails chip just thinking about them. Even this black-and-grey-all-day-wearing-Mama could get down with a Watermelon Jalapeño Margarita-hued beach towel, at the very least. Watermelon Jalapeño Margaritas are a refreshing combo of spicy, tart, and sweet, plus they’re absolutely gorgeous. Oooo, I thought, what if we added TEQUILA?! Ding, ding, ding, we had a winner! This incredibly easy cocktail recipe tastes like a spicy watermelon jolly rancher in the best possible way, and is perfect for hot summer nights (or days – hey, it’s 5 o’clock somewhere!) So, I started thinking about what pairs well with its super sweet flavor and something spicy came to mind: JALAPEÑO. The kids would eat watermelon with every meal and snack of the day (I think we’re up to 6? maybe, 7 snack breaks a day? Kidding…ish) but I don’t know, that seems like a lot of watermelon. A few drops are all that is needed to reap the benefits.”Īhead, shop the products that take on this 5,000 year old acne-fighting ingredient in inventive new ways.Speeeeaking of Summer Cooking Bucket Lists – Watermelon Jalepeño Margaritas need to be placed at the very tip top of yours ASAP!Īs I mentioned last week, we got our first watermelon of the season at Costco recently, thus it was the size of Cameron’s torso, thus we had…a LOT. “ watermelon seed oil are suitable for all skin types: oily, dry, sensitive, or combination. ![]() It has a slightly higher linoleic acid content, but that’s about it.Īccording to Dr. “Watermelons migrated north through Egypt, and during the Roman era they were cultivated and prized.” Citrullus vulgaris, on the other hand, is the scientific name for the watermelons that evolved from this migration - the typical red and green kind you see at the supermarket. “These watermelons originated almost 5,000 years ago in the Kalahari desert of Southern Africa, where botanists have found its wild ancestors still growing to this day,” says Julia Noik of African Botanics, a brand that uses wild watermelon seed oil in its Fleurs d’Afrique Intensive Recovery Oil. There are two main types of watermelon seed oil usually found in skincare products - citrullus lanatus seed oil and citrullus vulgaris seed oil - and though there's no major difference in the benefits of either, the former refers to wild watermelon. In a 2017 study from the South African Journal of Botany, it’s been shown to “ reduce TEWL” (that’s Trans Epidermal Water Loss, aka the evaporation of moisture from the layers of the skin) and help skin retain moisture. And some more good news: Watermelon seed oil is incredibly hydrating, too. ![]() “Watermelon seed oil can help reduce sun damage because it contains vitamins A and E, which are powerful antioxidants that fight off free radicals caused by UV exposure,” Dr. Zeichner says it pairs well with collagen-stimulating ingredients, like retinol. You’ll often see it added to thicker oil formulations (like argan and marula-based products) to help deliver active ingredients deep into the skin. The high linoleic acid content of watermelon seed oil also makes it easy to absorb. "So using watermelon seed oil can help restore an abnormal and inflamed skin barrier in acne patients.” This is due to the fact that linoleic acid balances out the oleic acid that's naturally abundant in sebum - so if your skin is oily or your pores are chronically clogged, watermelon seed oil can help clear them up. “Linoleic acid is produced at lower-than-normal levels in patients who have acne," Joshua Zeichner, MD, a New York-based dermatology, explains. Linoleic acid - which is also known as vitamin F - is an omega-6 fatty acid that the skin needs in order to build up its lipid barrier, stay hydrated, and protect itself from the elements. The former is also a prominent skincare ingredient, intended to soothe and hydrate dry skin (think Glow Recipe's Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask) the latter, cold-pressed from watermelon seeds, is better at dissolving sebum and locking in moisture since it is rich in linoleic acid, Aanand Geria, MD, of Geria Dermatology tells The Zoe Report. To clarify: Watermelon extract and watermelon seed oil are not the same thing. Watermelon seed oil is the acne-fighting skincare ingredient that’s suddenly everywhere and if you’re prone to getting a pimple or two, especially after one-too-many spicy watermelon margs at happy hour, you can easily integrate it into your skincare routine. ![]() Now, the fruit is a surefire gateway to clear, glowing skin. Watermelon isn't only for summer picnics, seed-spitting contests, and yummy cocktails anymore (although we'll never turn down an invite to the cookout). ![]()
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