Festive Ingredients with Beauty Superpowers

You don't have to be a top chef to put the season's best ingredients to work. Turns out the seasonal staples that decorate our plates during the winter months pack just as much punch in the beauty department. In the spirit of the season, here are three winter skin-savers by HydroPeptide, whose mouth-watering ingredients serve much more than just our appetites. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Nourish with Cocoa - Finally a cocoa that does the body good! HydroPeptide's Firming Moisturizer ($96, HydroPeptide.com) addresses and corrects the appearance of imperfections including scars, discoloration, stretch marks and wrinkles. The formula features anti-cellulite peptides and caffeine to effectively diminish the appearance of cellulite, while ultra-nourishing cocoa butter hydrates, replenishes and rejuvenates to lock in smooth, dimple-free skin so you can eat all the chocolatey treats your heart desires!

Soothe with Sage - Don't let the holidays put wrinkles on your face – HydroPeptide's Power Lift Advanced Ultra-Rich Moisturizer ($96, HydroPeptide.com) targets all visible signs of aging and quenches dry skin with a proprietary blend of peptides, antioxidants and skin brighteners. Sage extract, promotes daily cell regeneration to minimize and delay the onset of facial wrinkles, while powerful antioxidants such as buddleja {commonly known as the butterfly bush}, echinacea, white tea, and rosemary offer free-radical defense and encourage more youthful looking skin.

Protect with Vanilla - Beyond the baking sheet and into your skin care regime. HydroPeptide's Power Serum ($136, HydroPeptide.com) boasts Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract (vanilla) to prevent and reverse skin damage caused by free radicals and slow down signs of aging including fine lines, wrinkles and age spots. In suppressing free radicals, this seasonal staple plays double duty by allowing growth factor activating plant extract from the Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb, to promote and strengthen connective tissue to increase skin firmness and elasticity without interference.

As I get older, more and more I'm appreciating the importance of quality skincare - and that definitely means quality ingredients. I find that by incorporating product with exotic, unique, and fun ingredients in to my skin care routine, it makes it a lot more fun - and effective! These products from HydroPeptide definitely qualify! Until next time...