Look no further than vegetables for your skincare needs

Hyderabad: The weather’s getting colder, the air is getting dryer and the sweaters are getting thicker. Cold, harsh winter not only impacts your immunity system, but also your hair and skin. It’s finally that time of the year again when markets are flooded with a variety of seasonal green vegetables like “Palak,” “Methi,”” Bathua”, “Sarson […]

Hyderabad: The weather’s getting colder, the air is getting dryer and the sweaters are getting thicker.

Cold, harsh winter not only impacts your immunity system, but also your hair and skin. It’s finally that time of the year again when markets are flooded with a variety of seasonal green vegetables like “Palak,” “Methi,”” Bathua”, “Sarson ka Saag” and lettuce.

And these tasty delights are brimming with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, that not only give you the right nutrition but can also do wonders for your skin.

Carrots

Carrots are high in vitamin A, another antioxidant that attacks cell damaging free radicals. It has a soothing effect on the skin, making it soft, smooth and supple further preventing wrinkles and fine lines. In fact, it can be applied to soothe dry, sensitive skin. Carrots can be also be used as a face mask. Boil them in a little water. Cool and mash. Apply the pulp on the face like a pack and wash off with plain water after half an hour.

Cabbage

Cabbage is rich in skin-nourishing vitamin K, and also boast of possessing anti-inflammatory properties.

Cabbage contains valuable minerals and are also very nourishing for the skin. Cabbage can be boiled in water and cooled down to use it to wash the skin. It is a nourishing and soothing skin treatment.

Mix cabbage juice with ripe banana pulp and honey. Apply this hair mask after oiling your hair. Keep it for about 20 minutes . Wash it off with a mild shampoo.

Spinach

Spinach helps to clear up acne. You can also use it as a beauty mask on your face by blending fresh baby spinach leaves with a little water and applying it on your face for 30 minutes. It is known to reduce oiliness and also inflammation. It also helps to tone and refresh the skin. It will act as an effective remedy in getting rid of damaged skin cells.

Tomatoes

Tomato can also prevent the formation of age spots, wrinkles , fine lines thus keeping your skin smoother, clearer and younger-looking for longer.

Tomato pulp or tomato juice also helps to reduce oiliness and lightens skin colour over a period of time. It is particularly useful for oily skin.

 

 

 

 

 

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