But in topical creams, it often has a hard time getting past the outer layer of skin because it is comprised of fairly large molecules. As a workaround, the most effective eye cream will use sodium hyaluronate instead, a derivative that is more easily absorbed into the skin because it has smaller molecules.
Allspice takes its name from its aroma, which smells like a combination of spices, especially cinnamon, cloves, ginger and nutmeg. In much of the world, allspice is called pimento because the Spanish mistook the fruit for black pepper, which the Spanish called pimienta.
It was introduced into European cooking soon after, in the 16th century. Allspice is indispensable in Caribbean cuisine, used in Jamaican jerk seasoning, in moles and pickling. It is also a key ingredient in commercial sausage making and in curry powders.