Redcurrant

Ribes rubrum, ribes sativum, ribes vulgare varieties that originated in Asia quickly found their way to French gardens in early 12th century. Simplicity is what gives the redcurrant its beauty. It grows easily, generously yields fruit spring to autumn, and is moderately rich in everything beneficial: fibers, vitamine C, beta-carotene, calcium, magnesium, iron and potassium.

Most of it is a treasure house of flavonoids, containing 65 mg for 100gr.

It is particularly recommended for skin care due to its ability to activate epidermal cellular regeneration. Dried berries and their juice are excellent elements of phytotherapy for vitality, digestion, purges and diuretics, or to treat scurf patches and rashes.

Recommended for aged or untoned skins subjected to red blotches and sagging.

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