Beauty Secrets Of The Desert

Hold back the sands of time with these exotic ingredients

- Sherrie Strausfogel

The plants that mysteriously thrive in the desert have evolved and adapted to extreme temperatures and dryness in order to survive. These resilient properties make them rich in hydrating ingredients and protective antioxidants, ideal ingredients for healing skin, hair, and scalp products.

“The plants that thrive in the Sonoran Desert, in particular, are prickly, gnarly, and tough, but this is exactly what makes them so ideal for skincare,” says Christina Mahar, founder of Sia Botanics, based in Tucson, Ariz. “In order to survive the extreme temperature changes of the Sonoran Desert, which range from well below freezing to well above 120 degrees, the plants in this region have created adaptations. These include super-concentrated nutrients, strong sun protection, phenomenal antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capabilities, and a perfect balance of trace minerals to hold moisture in and maintain cellular health.