July 9 | 4 minute read
Words by Izzy Wight
Now, instead of hyper-realistic flavours like ‘grape cotton candy’ and ‘Diet Coke’ (I’m an adult! I prefer to guzzle my 2pm treat instead of nibble it off my lips), we opt for subtler pairings: think nuanced gourmand scents, milky skincare and enough fruity beauty to fulfil your five-a-day.
Following in the steps of other produce-aisle greats like blueberries, tomatoes and strawberries, beauty’s new ‘it’ fruit has arrived. Tropical, juicy and a vibrant shade of coral-y pink, guava has permeated our beauty routines in every way, providing a much-needed pick-me-up for those in the depths of a Southern Hemisphere winter.
Outside of being a delicious snack, guava is a beauty triple threat: it looks beautiful, smells delicious and is packed with skin-loving vitamins and antioxidants. From nourishing haircare to summery scents, here’s how to embrace the guava trend from head to toe.
