9 Unusual Beauty Ingredients

Chia Seeds

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Chia seeds are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which help feed your skin's cell membranes. This cold-pressed serum can be added to your daily moisturizer for an instant boost of hydration to dry skin.

To buy: Sephora, $75

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Kale Extract

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Everyone is a fan of eating kale, so why not reap the benefits of the superfood on your nails, too? Kale extract is said to stimulate keratin production, which enhances nail growth. Available as a base coat or as a polish.

To buy: Sephora, $15

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Bee Venom

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Plum and tone your skin with this serum that is also said to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

To buy: Amazon, $200

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Pitera

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Yeast, typically found in sake breweries, has found its way into skincare for its powerful skin rejuvenation qualities. This mask is said to provide super hydration while revitalizing your skin.

To buy: Sephora, $135

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Copper

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Anti-aging properties take charge in this wrinkle-reducing cream made with copper. Kiehl's cream has been shown to increase elasticity in skin, smooth texture and fight free radicals from penetrating your skin.

To buy: Kiehl's, $52

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Parsley Seed

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An alternative to oil- and cream-based moisturizers, this serum also helps combat acne and skin infections. The antimicrobial benefits can also help disinfect pores.

To buy: Aesop, $67

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Fern

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Taking extracts from the versatile fern and infusing them into a complex creme, this product touts antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects while stimulating new collagen production.

To buy: Royal Fern, $260

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Mangosteen

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A tropical fruit typically found in Malaysia, this sweet treat has been used in medicines for centuries and has been touted for its antioxidant properties. These beauty drops help to heal skin cells, blemishes and slow down the aging process.

To buy: Skin Owl, $85

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Blue Tansy

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Known as the Moroccan chamomile, this plant extract has anti-inflammatory properties and can relieve stress and tension. Combined with Shea butter, this creme becomes a powerful hydrating tool that provides relief for red, irritated skin and flakiness.

To buy: Rodales, $160

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