Most of the skin benefits associated with acerola come from its high vitamin C 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
As well, acerola contains mineral salts, which has shown to aid in the remineralization of tired and stressed skin. And, it’s demonstrated benefit in increasing the hydration of skin.