Every skin has a story to tell. The outside coat reflects the inside reality. While consuming the right foods and avoiding the wrong ones can make or break a skin, using the right foods on the surface of the skin can also do wonders.
And it gets better if they are superfoods with enhanced capability.
To have a healthy skin inside out, one should try out some face-timing with these wonder foods.
Gritty glow
The best thing about oats as a beauty product is that it works for all skin types. Oatmeal face packs are brilliant for skin whitening and lightening. One can use honey and almond milk as combinations for a good oatmeal pack. Since oatmeal is gritty in nature, it makes a good scrub for the face or when bathing, according to a Times of India report.
Soothing agent
Using cool green tea bags on the skin has been proved to reduce the damage of sunburns and overexposure to ultraviolet light, which, in turn, reduces skin ageing and increases collagen in skin. One can cool two used green tea bags in the fridge for 30 min and use on tired eyes. Also brewed green tea or ground leaves can be used in DIY face masks or rinses. It is best for removing puffy eyes, dark circles, as its rich in vitamin K.
Natural hydrator
Chia seeds are rich in fibre, protein, vitamin E and omega fatty acids. Chia seeds is an important ingredient for many hydrating creams and serums. Ground chia seeds mixed with melted coconut oil is a great skin serum. It is best for skin hydration.
Tone up
Apple cider vinegar is extremely good at removing dead skin and also makes for a great toner. 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar can be mixed with two cups of water and stored in the fridge. 2-3 drops of this potion can be used as a toner every night before bedtime to tighten up one’s skin. It is best for removing dead skin and toning.
Masked beauty
The healthy properties of avocado have made avocado face mask treatments very popular over the last few years. Avocado battles dry skin and adds moisture because it contains vitamins A and E, both of which have antioxidant properties. It is best for fighting dry skin, and ageing.
Age busters
Acai berries are an excellent source of antioxidants and their anti-ageing properties help prevent free radicals from attacking and damaging of cells. One should mix a cup of mashed strawberries with acai berry powder and apply on clean, damp skin for great results. This is best for fighting signs of ageing as the berries have anti-ageing properties.
