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Secret of a Beautiful Skin
It is the dream of every woman
to have a beautiful, fresh and youthful skin. The first step in
looking younger begins with what you decide to put into your mouth.
Your diet and lifestyle plays a major part in deciding the beauty of
your skin. Most people think of a diet as being appropriate only for
getting a beautiful figure, however eating the right kind of foods
and following a proper diet will put you on the fast track to a
healthy body and healthy and glowing skin. The secret to a
beautiful, healthy and glowing skin is
FRUITS. Include plenty of
fruits in your diet and you will see the difference within a week.
Fruit is essential for both inner and outer beauty since it enhances
the beauty of your skin and hair.
What makes fruit so wonderful is that it is rich in skin and hair
enhancing vitamins, acids, and enzymes. Fruit can be used in just
about every beauty product to cleanse, freshen, tone, and condition
our bodies.
Find out the
characteristics of the following fruits and what wonders they can do
to your skin:
Apples:
Apples can used as great conditioner and toner. They have been used
for centuries for their skin-healing powers. Add a cup of apple
juice to your bath to cleanse and soften your skin. The juice of
apple can be used as breathe freshener. Apple juice when applied to
your hair scalp can prevent dandruff. Use as a final rinse after
shampooing your hair.
Lemons:
A classic home beauty ingredient, lemons are used to cleanse and
freshen the skin and hair. Use lemon slices to soften rough skin
spots such as elbows and heels. Lemon slices also help deodorize and
mix a few teaspoons of lemon juice in your bath and you will feel
fresh the whole day. Lemon juice can be added to your favourite
cleanser or shampoo to refresh and tone your scalp. It also helps
prevent dandruff.
Strawberry:
Strawberry can be used for
conditioning and skin toning treatment. They are rich in salicylic
acid an ingredient found in many commercial acne creams and thus are
the best treatment for troubled or teenage skin. Mix 1/2-cup fresh
strawberries with a tablespoon of sour cream for a weekly facial
mask. Eating fresh berries will also help whiten your teeth and keep
your breath fresh.
Banana:
Banana can be used for moisturising and soothing your skin and hair.
They are rich in protein and natural fats and can be used by all
skin types. An easy facemask that will make your skin smooth is to
apply mashed banana over your skin and keep it for 15 minutes, rinse
off with warm water and moisturize well. Mashed banana also makes a
wonderful hair conditioner mixed with a teaspoon or two of honey.
Pineapple:
Like papaya pineapples are also good
skin softeners, which cleanse and rejuvenate dull and dry skin,
especially for classic rough skin spots like knees, elbows, and
heels. Use a slice of pineapple as you would a sponge or loofah to
scrub your body in the bath or shower.
Papaya:
Papaya is rich in natural enzymes and is the best treatment for
cleansing your skin. For having a fresh and glowing skin apply the
oaste of mashed papaya and 3 teaspoons of aloe vera gel and massage
all over your body monthly. Leave on your skin for no more than five
minutes and rinse thoroughly. Do not use on your face and avoid
sensitive skin areas.
Peaches:
Peaches are best for soothing and cleansing dry skin. Mash a fresh
peach and combine with a tablespoon of plain yogurt to make a smooth
paste. Apply on the skin and keep it for 15 mins and then wash off
with cold water.
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