Of the many seasonal traditions we practice during the holidays, hanging mistletoe over our doors in hopes of stealing a holiday kiss is one of the more frivolous rituals. Though many of us hope to attract the attention of a Christmas-crush by waiting patiently under the mistletoe, this is often the only attention this holiday leafy green gets. But, what about the other 11 months of the year? It’s time mistletoe get the attention it deserves, at least in the beauty world! With skin care benefits deserving of a grateful kiss, here’s how mistletoe is stealing the hearts of skin care lovers…
ROOTED IN TRADITION
There are two main species of mistletoe: Phoradendron flavescens and Viscum album. The latter is of European origin and is commonly seen on apple trees. The former is what we commonly see as Christmas mistletoe, and is native to North America, growing mostly on the east coast as a hemiparasite. This family of mistletoe can grow on as many as 60 host trees, including maple, ash, walnut, oak, willow and elm. Common holiday mistletoe produces white berries on a firm green stem with thick leathery leaves.
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