Among the many potential benefits being discovered about acai berry are its anti-aging and dermatological (meaning: skin care) properties.

Acai berry contains several elements revered for their effect in getting rid of wrinkles and blemishes, and reducing the destructive effects of aging on the skin (which, you might remember from health or science class, is the body’s largest organ)–namely, the following:

• B vitamins
• protein
• fiber
• omega-3 fatty acids
• trace minerals

…all of which are typically deficient in the standard American diet.

Another strong dermatological aid found in acai berries is omega-9 fatty acid (or oleic acid) which has been found to aid in the contraction of muscles, as well as their regeneration.

Antioxidants, also available in large supply in acai berries, have been revealed by numerous skin care experts to be beneficial to the health of the skin. One reliable way of determining the potency of antioxidants in any skin care product, and that’s by investigating its ORAC score (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity)–the higher the score, the better. Acai berry happens to have a high ORAC score. The acai berry’s ORAC score is 3,800 (as compared with the 1,750 score offered by the USDA’s recommended 5 servings per day of fruits and vegetables.

In fact, some manufacturers are now combining acai berry with another ingredient reported to have profound effects on the skin, and that’s resveratrol.

One other property of acai berry that appeals to many health enthusiasts looking to reduce the signs of aging and improve the health and appearance of their skin is that it’s vegan–a claim that many skin care products cannot match.