Summer often means a disruption to eating habits and lifestyle. This can lead to disruptions in the condition of your skin, intestinal flora, and overall energy. To get back on track for the new school year, there's no magic diet, but rather detox, wellness, and health resolutions to pamper your body and skin!

Microbiota maintenance, detox ingredients, exceptional herbal teas, melting creams and balms for the skin... Natexpo exhibitors offer high-quality organic solutions for self-care.

 

Rebalance your microbiota

The microbiota plays a vital role in the body's health. This collection of microorganisms that live throughout the digestive system is critically important in digestion, but also in maintaining a balanced immune system and many other metabolic functions.

Probiotics are live microorganisms (lactobacilli, bifidobacteria, yeasts, etc.) that help improve the composition of the microbiota. They are found in fermented foods (kefir, yogurts, sauerkraut, etc.) or in the form of food supplementsPrebiotics, on the other hand, are substances that feed the good bacteria in our intestines. They are essentially natural complex carbohydrates (pectin, fructo-oligosaccharides, inulin, etc.) present in the plant fibers of fruits, vegetables, cereals and legumes. Probiotics and prebiotics therefore help to maintain the correct balance of the microbiota.

The Olibar barEcoprolive is an original snack containing polyphenols, plant proteins, iron and a new prebiotic olive fiber, PreBIOphenol. The Spanish company restores the nobility of the olive, with an exclusive process that preserves a very high concentration of polyphenols and other active compounds in its five organic products.

Aloe vera is an excellent ally for the digestive and immune system. Pur'Biotic juice from Azure Sky - Natexpo Gold Trophy 2021 – is the first sparkling juice containing raw aloe vera and live ferments, a synergy beneficial to the microbiota. Preservative-free, it can be stored for one week in the refrigerator once opened. NaturAloe, A leading aloe specialist, it offers Ecocert-certified, handcrafted aloe gels and juices with natural preservatives.

The sheep kefir de Size contains a wide variety of microorganisms beneficial to the microbiota. Its traditional production uses slow pasteurization in a water bath, without milk powder.

Cbone brings infusions and broths up to date. Handcrafted in Nouvelle Aquitaine, its products concentrate the best of organic fruits and vegetables, most of which have been downgraded. With no flavor enhancers and a limited salt content, the tomato and celery broth has a cleansing effect on the digestive system and maintains the microbiota.

The Matcha Smoothie from Health Link helps boost immunity and improve digestion thanks to its high fiber content.

 

Think chlorophyll: an exceptional detox ally

A green pigment found in photosynthetic plants, chlorophyll has a molecular structure almost identical to that of red blood cells. While normalizing intestinal transit, chlorophyll has an exceptional detoxifying and purifying action: it helps detoxify the body by binding to toxins and free radicals to promote their elimination. Some studies have shown that it helps eliminate heavy metals, pesticides, and other industrial pollutants. A powerful regulator of intestinal fermentation, chlorophyll reduces the production of gas and toxins of digestive origin. It will also be very relevant for balancing disturbed flora in cases of mycosis. It is, to date, one of the most powerful antioxidants known: 1000 times superior to xanthines (contained in tea, coffee, mate, and chocolate), 20 times superior to resveratrol (contained in blackberries, grapes, and wine).

Noria Distribution, present at Natexpo 2021, offers a liquid extract of chlorophyll 20X, based on mulberry leaves, one of the most sought-after sources of chlorophyll.

 

Enjoy herbal teas, a natural pleasure

Allies of a return to school dedicated to fitness, herbal teas combine relaxation and health: draining, without theine or caffeine, they renew hydration and can also be consumed in iced form as an alternative to still water during the hot days that drag on.

Absolute has taken the concept of grinding matcha to create its water-soluble teas and infusions. Its products take you on a journey thanks to their subtle flavors: infusion of Damascus rose, Terres d'Afrique (hibiscus, rooibos, vanilla)...

Biohême loves plants and ecology. Committed across the board, the company offers a collaborative structure unique in France and favors short supply chains. Infusions (Active Joints, Complete Detox, Light Circulation, La Vie en Rose, etc.), loose plants, etc. All the magic of plants is found in its carefully crafted products.

The Echiré butter range Life in Herbs includes a wide selection of plants, herbal blends (After-meal, Inner Calm, Gentle Digestion, Feminine Harmony, etc.), as well as aromatic herbs. Its solidarity project promotes the professional integration of people with disabilities.

The Benefique reveals the quintessence of the infusion thanks to formats directly in stems which release flavors and colors: lavender flower, chamomile, mountain sage, thyme, linden, red clover, rosemary, meadowsweet, yarrow… Collection of the Sultan or the King, the choice is yours! The selected plants, rare or endemic, come from cultures preserved in the Vosges and on Mount Ida in Crete, where the plants are gathered by the nomadic Yorük people. As part of an approach of transmission of ancestral knowledge and practices, Le Bénéfique restores nobility to these moments of tasting.

 

Taking care of your skin after summer

Our skin gets some fresh air during the summer, tans, and turns golden, much to our delight. But upon returning, it's often dried out by the sun, wind, and sea bathing.

To avoid excessive dehydration, Chanvria offers a range of five products based on 100% virgin hemp oil: face cream, hand cream, foot cream, serum, body balm. The hemp used comes from the first hemp production cooperative in Europe, La Chanvrière, located in Champagne-Ardenne.

To pamper your skin with melting and innovative textures, whipped creams from Natural Kanite, with a “whipped cream” texture, are pure bliss. Blending baobab oil, black cumin oil and shea butter, they provide shine and hydration. The raw materials (including the famous shea butter) come from cooperatives working according to the principles of fair trade.

At Aïam Maïa, products are chosen according to the mood of the moment. No cosmetic dictates or skin type. Casual, Rebel, Cool, overbooked... We treat ourselves without complexes. The Triple Detox Egoïste mask transforms into gel, oil then milk for a double effect: a peeling effect with papaya enzyme and a mechanical effect thanks to the argan shell fragments. The Splendid Moisturizing and Mattifying Radiance Cream hydrates and energizes thanks to a cocktail of active ingredients (Damascena rose hydrosol, aloe vera juice, beet sugar). It also protects against pollution thanks to ginseng root and 5-flavor berries. The mattifying powders ensure a shine-free complexion.

Leonia highlights through its cosmetic range the remarkable virtues of white tea, particularly rich in antioxidants. The body scrub gently exfoliates the skin, the Body and Hair oil deeply nourishes and restores the epidermis. The face creams soothe and hydrate the skin, while fighting against the harmful effects of free radicals.

The Softness Balm of MapoHème, suitable for the whole family, is a repairing concentrate for the skin thanks to its cocktail of ingredients: raw and fair trade shea butter, Gascony plum oil, vitamin E. Very committed to supporting people in integration, and particularly women, the MapoHème company employs them and also works in tandem with a foundation for the integration of autistic people in ordinary environments. Its accessories are manufactured by ESATs.

For NaturHôna, the solution to dry and damaged skin is found in the plant world. Jojoba oil, black cumin, shea butter, and fine lavender essential oil make up its multi-purpose balm.