Yerba Mate is an ancient tea infusion, famed for combining euphoria, composure and good health in a cup. The benefits of 'Mate' were first recognized by the ancient rainforest tribe Aché Guayaki, who used it to speed up healing of wounds and treat several diseases. Very soon its popularity spread to Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil and other parts of Latin America. 

Yerba Mate is a beverage made from the leaves and twigs of the Holly Tree (Ilex paraguariensis). When brewed correctly, it has higher free radical scavenging power than even Green Tea or Red Wine. Yerba contains caffeine, caffeoyl derivatives, bromine and polyphenol antioxidants, which energize and gets your skin rid of toxic compounds. 

The Pasteur Institute and The Paris Scientific Society in 1964 concluded that, “it’s difficult to find a plant in any area of the world equal to Maté in nutritional value...containing practically all the vitamins necessary to sustain life.” 

Vitamins A, C, E, B-complex, and other strong antioxidants in Yerba Mate effectively reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and even puffiness of the eyes. The rare combination of Vitamin C & E help immensely in protecting the skin against sun damage and keeping skin smoother, softer and clearer. 

Yerba Mate reduces the activity of the enzyme tyrosinase, which is primarily responsible for causing excess melanin production.  Therefore, regular application of Yerba Mate-infused natural skin care products can reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation, dark spots and age spots. 

A blend of Yerba Mate with Clay and other skin detoxing ingredients in our On The Spot Blemish Treatments is a very effective and fast-acting formula to calm sudden acne flares and blemishes. This skin elixir also soothes irritation and allergies, alleviates redness and controls other symptoms associated with inflamed skin.