Food makes us beautiful. Sometimes literally .
This is the case of the many highly beneficial foods if eaten which prove equally portentous when used as natural cosmetics .
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Concentrates of vitamins, minerals, acids that improve the appearance of the skin and nutrients that make the hair silky and soft.
Do you want to find out what they are?
Here is the shopping list to stick in the fridge, although many of the following ingredients you will probably already have in the fridge: from eggs to yogurt, here are the natural beauty tricks available to everyone and super effective.
If used on the face or hair as a compress, it deeply nourishes and purifies both the dermis and the hair.
It manages to reduce imperfections such as spots, pimples and even expression lines.
Also excellent for softening thickened skin in areas such as elbows, knees and heels.
But even to be used externally it is a real wonder! It has a nourishing and emollient effect (the term "emollient" derives from the word honey), which is why it is particularly suitable as a basic ingredient for softening masks and wrinkle-reducing compresses.
Furthermore, its disinfectant and healing power makes it an excellent ally to fight pimples, wounds and cold sores.
It lightens the skin, disinfects and flames it , so it is ideal for acne, oily and impure skin or even to combat seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp.
To defeat the latter, light frictions of lemon juice combined with water and baking soda will suffice. In addition to being an excellent tonic, it also proves to be excellent as an additive to mixed skin creams due to its purifying effect.
Used as a cosmetic, however, they can be used for wraps and emulsions to be applied on the face and hair , both the yolk and the egg white regenerate the hair and skin in periods of greatest stress.
In autumn they contrast hair loss and asphyxiated skin, in winter they prevent dry hair and cracking of the cheeks. And in spring and summer? Even in the warmer seasons, eggs help cell regeneration.
But not only to sip is a real elixir: a blonde (but also a dark one) is also an excellent cosmetic to be applied to skin and hair .
Rich in B vitamins and minerals , if you use it after shampooing it will soften your hair and accentuate its natural chromatic reflections.
On the skin, however, a few drops of beer is highly soothing .
Dilute the dark beer with water and wash your face with this solution. That will be the definitive solution for you: compact skin grain and very bright appearance.
However, few people know its miraculous properties as a cosmetic . With cooked carrot puree you can make a do-it-yourself anti - wrinkle mask as cheap as it is effective.
And carrot juice is instead an exceptional tonic to make the skin compact and improve its complexion .
In addition to being a beauty ingredient to be ingested, turmeric is also ideal to spread on the face to say bye bye to the hateful hair and the nasty surprises of acne .
Mix a few teaspoons of this intense yellow spice powder with a little water and apply the mixture on the critical areas.
Leave on for 15-20 minutes and you will see that after a few applications your skin will be reborn!
But also in the beauty routine: when the kiwi is too ripe and limp, its pulp becomes particularly acidic, but do not throw it away at all.
Rather, spread it on your face, let it act for 15 minutes, rinse with plenty of lukewarm water and flights: peach skin, nothing but kiwi!
The seeds and pulp of this fruit are emollient and moisturizing , thus making the treated skin very elastic and luminous .
Their content makes them highly diuretic, fat-burning and wrinkle smoothing. In a nutshell: women's best friends.
Strawberries have been included among the anti-aging super foods in the special ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) ranking drawn up by the USDA (the U.S. Department of Agriculture) precisely for their record content in antioxidant substances beneficial for health.
But even when used externally, strawberries are miraculous, read (and try) to believe! Blend four or five strawberries and spread the puree under the eyes if you suffer from bags and dark circles.
After 15 minutes posing, rinse and ... you won't believe your dark circles. Because they will be gone!
This is thanks to the anti-inflammatory power of the strawberry. Even by cutting the strawberries into rings to be placed on the face or by passing a cotton pad soaked in their juice on the critical areas you will have amazing results.
Antioxidants renew cells , salicylic acid eliminates skin spots and reduces wrinkles .
Even acne is a bitter enemy of strawberries: mince five strawberries, add them to a spoonful of sour cream and spread on the areas affected by the pimples. Leave on for 10 minutes, repeating the operation twice a week.
And when the skin is exposed to direct sunlight , the strawberry pulp used as a mask helps protect the epidermis thanks to the anthocyanins, the pigments responsible for the characteristic red color of strawberries.
Same rating as a natural cosmetic. For an anti-aging face mask , a smoothing and moisturizing compress , pumpkin is ideal thanks to the beta-carotene content.
The seeds of this vegetable are also useful for preparing a delicate scrub . Just chop them, mix them with a little pulp, add a drizzle of olive oil and spread gently.
If you have a little unused pumpkin left, use it as a hair pack. Mash the pulp, mix it with a couple of teaspoons of honey and spread on the hair before shampooing.
This is the case of the many highly beneficial foods if eaten which prove equally portentous when used as natural cosmetics .
** Finding a good mood: 10 anti-stress remedies that you have in the kitchen **
Concentrates of vitamins, minerals, acids that improve the appearance of the skin and nutrients that make the hair silky and soft.
Do you want to find out what they are?
Here is the shopping list to stick in the fridge, although many of the following ingredients you will probably already have in the fridge: from eggs to yogurt, here are the natural beauty tricks available to everyone and super effective.
Yogurt, to nourish skin and hair
The yogurt is not only a portent to restore the bacterial flora but is also revealed suitable as milk very natural detergent .If used on the face or hair as a compress, it deeply nourishes and purifies both the dermis and the hair.
It manages to reduce imperfections such as spots, pimples and even expression lines.
Also excellent for softening thickened skin in areas such as elbows, knees and heels.
Honey, to reduce wrinkles
The honey is an excellent supplement that provides natural sugars, vitamins and many minerals the body if swallowed.But even to be used externally it is a real wonder! It has a nourishing and emollient effect (the term "emollient" derives from the word honey), which is why it is particularly suitable as a basic ingredient for softening masks and wrinkle-reducing compresses.
Furthermore, its disinfectant and healing power makes it an excellent ally to fight pimples, wounds and cold sores.
Lemon, to purify skin and skin
The lemon is packed with Vitamin C all to drink. But not only: it is also the top as an astringent and disinfectant tonic .It lightens the skin, disinfects and flames it , so it is ideal for acne, oily and impure skin or even to combat seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp.
To defeat the latter, light frictions of lemon juice combined with water and baking soda will suffice. In addition to being an excellent tonic, it also proves to be excellent as an additive to mixed skin creams due to its purifying effect.
Eggs, to regenerate skin and hair
Nutritious and highly protein, eggs are a food to be introduced in a balanced diet (without exaggerating their consumption in order not to raise cholesterol levels too much).Used as a cosmetic, however, they can be used for wraps and emulsions to be applied on the face and hair , both the yolk and the egg white regenerate the hair and skin in periods of greatest stress.
In autumn they contrast hair loss and asphyxiated skin, in winter they prevent dry hair and cracking of the cheeks. And in spring and summer? Even in the warmer seasons, eggs help cell regeneration.
Beer, to make hair softer and more luminous
If you are a beer lover , know that you must not have too many remorse when you uncork one. Beer is good for bones , prevents cardiovascular diseases, reconciles sleep and is also a source of natural antioxidants that keep young.But not only to sip is a real elixir: a blonde (but also a dark one) is also an excellent cosmetic to be applied to skin and hair .
Rich in B vitamins and minerals , if you use it after shampooing it will soften your hair and accentuate its natural chromatic reflections.
On the skin, however, a few drops of beer is highly soothing .
Dilute the dark beer with water and wash your face with this solution. That will be the definitive solution for you: compact skin grain and very bright appearance.
Carrots, for an anti-wrinkle mask
We all know the beneficial effects of carrots as a food, from beta-carotene which protects the skin from UVA rays to the vitamins contained.However, few people know its miraculous properties as a cosmetic . With cooked carrot puree you can make a do-it-yourself anti - wrinkle mask as cheap as it is effective.
And carrot juice is instead an exceptional tonic to make the skin compact and improve its complexion .
Turmeric, against imperfections
The turmeric is a spice whose properties are appreciated termogenetiche : by eating a pinch a day raises your metabolism, you burn more calories and then you come off more fat by increasing body heat.In addition to being a beauty ingredient to be ingested, turmeric is also ideal to spread on the face to say bye bye to the hateful hair and the nasty surprises of acne .
Mix a few teaspoons of this intense yellow spice powder with a little water and apply the mixture on the critical areas.
Leave on for 15-20 minutes and you will see that after a few applications your skin will be reborn!
Kiwi, for a super moisturizing mask
The kiwi is a fruit of a thousand properties. Chock full of vitamins and rich in antioxidants that slow down skin aging , kiwifruit is to be welcomed with open arms on the healthiest tables.But also in the beauty routine: when the kiwi is too ripe and limp, its pulp becomes particularly acidic, but do not throw it away at all.
Rather, spread it on your face, let it act for 15 minutes, rinse with plenty of lukewarm water and flights: peach skin, nothing but kiwi!
The seeds and pulp of this fruit are emollient and moisturizing , thus making the treated skin very elastic and luminous .
Strawberries, against bags and dark circles
The strawberry is a heady cocktail of antioxidants flavonoids, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C and potassium.Their content makes them highly diuretic, fat-burning and wrinkle smoothing. In a nutshell: women's best friends.
Strawberries have been included among the anti-aging super foods in the special ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) ranking drawn up by the USDA (the U.S. Department of Agriculture) precisely for their record content in antioxidant substances beneficial for health.
But even when used externally, strawberries are miraculous, read (and try) to believe! Blend four or five strawberries and spread the puree under the eyes if you suffer from bags and dark circles.
After 15 minutes posing, rinse and ... you won't believe your dark circles. Because they will be gone!
This is thanks to the anti-inflammatory power of the strawberry. Even by cutting the strawberries into rings to be placed on the face or by passing a cotton pad soaked in their juice on the critical areas you will have amazing results.
Antioxidants renew cells , salicylic acid eliminates skin spots and reduces wrinkles .
Even acne is a bitter enemy of strawberries: mince five strawberries, add them to a spoonful of sour cream and spread on the areas affected by the pimples. Leave on for 10 minutes, repeating the operation twice a week.
And when the skin is exposed to direct sunlight , the strawberry pulp used as a mask helps protect the epidermis thanks to the anthocyanins, the pigments responsible for the characteristic red color of strawberries.
Pumpkin, anti-aging mask or scrub
The pumpkin is packed with antioxidants and vitamins, why has as good food for health.Same rating as a natural cosmetic. For an anti-aging face mask , a smoothing and moisturizing compress , pumpkin is ideal thanks to the beta-carotene content.
The seeds of this vegetable are also useful for preparing a delicate scrub . Just chop them, mix them with a little pulp, add a drizzle of olive oil and spread gently.
If you have a little unused pumpkin left, use it as a hair pack. Mash the pulp, mix it with a couple of teaspoons of honey and spread on the hair before shampooing.
