Acerola powder comes from the fruit of the West Indian cherry tree that is native to southern Mexico, Central and South America. The fruit of the cherry tree is dried and the powder formulates from the inside of the seeds. This powder is used as a nutritional supplement. 

Acerola powder is known to be a powerful antioxidant. It is very high in vitamin C, and has numerous skin and health benefits.

The vitamin A in acerolas also nourishes your skin -

- it supports speedy wound healing and protects your skin from sun damage

Most of the skin benefits associated with acerola come from it's high vitamin concentration. These include:

• Antioxidant action to protect against free radical damage that can accelerate skin aging
• Ability to even skin tone and brighten skin
• Boosting production of collagen and elastin
• Increasing the ability of skin to retain moisture

Acerola cherries provide more vitamin C than all other food sources, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Acerola also contains mineral salts, which has been shown to aid in repairing tired and stressed skin. It has demonstrated benefits in increasing the hydration of skin.

Look for acerola in a range of skin care products including formulations to help protect against free radicals, skin lightening solutions as well as moisturizers.

If you’re after the Vitamin C benefits of Acerola, check out Vita-Light Supplement by Supaskin