In Russia, the winter is long, and in some regions it is even harsh. As you know, the skin of the face suffers at this time in the first place. How to help? Let's remember the cranberries. In the north of Russia, you could already stock it, but if you are late, it is not difficult to buy it on the market, it is sold even in the southern regions.

Cranberries are well stored due to the presence of benzoic acid in it. Everyone knows that cranberries also contain ascorbic acid, carotene, micro- and macroelements, and many other components.

Useful properties of cranberries

Cranberry contains vitamins A, C, PP, E, K1, B vitamins (B1, B2, B5, B6, B9), iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, copper, molybdenum, pectin with cellulose. All these components enhance intestinal peristalsis, stimulate the work of the pancreas and remove toxins and salts of heavy metals from the body.

Cranberry juice is an excellent prevention of urinary system diseases. Since the berry is rich in vitamin C, using it, you can strengthen blood vessels, increase their elasticity and reduce the risk of blood clots. Cranberries are a contender for the first place among the healthiest foods in the world. In Russia, cranberries were often used in treatment. The berry was mentioned as early as the 16th century in Domostroy. Its juice was used to treat scurvy, colds and fever, and to lubricate ulcers and wounds.

With the help of this miracle - berries, you can prevent or even cure many diseases, such as cardiovascular, fungal and viral infections, disorder with the digestive system and even some malignant tumors.

Berries slightly touched by frost should be stored in the freezer.

Cranberry masks are useful for all skin types, and berries last for a long time during the winter. It is best to conduct a course of 10 - 15 masks. Cranberry masks create an excellent anti-aging effect. Cranberries have unique disinfectant properties.

Cranberry masks

Mask for oily skin... Mash the cranberries in a plate with a fork. Soak a gauze pad in the juice and apply it to your face, bypassing the areas of the nose, eyes and mouth. It is better to lubricate the eyelids with a fat cream. After 20 minutes, wash off the mask with boiled water.

To relieve skin irritation, mix 2 teaspoons of cranberry juice with 1 teaspoon of starch (potato or rice). Apply the resulting mass to a previously cleansed face and rinse off with boiled water after 20 minutes.

The pores are enlarged... Mix 1 tablespoon of cranberry juice with beaten egg white and use a brush to apply the mixture on face in 5 - 6 layers. When the last layer dries, rinse your face with boiled warm water and then cold.

Mask for dry skin... Use the previous mask (pores are enlarged), but add 1 teaspoon of oily cream to it. After 10 minutes, remove the mask with cosmetic milk. You can do it differently - apply a mask of juice and proteins to the skin for 10 minutes, then remove it with cosmetic milk, and apply a rich nourishing cream.

If during the procedures you feel a burning sensation, the cranberry juice should be diluted with water 1: 3, as you get used to it - 1: 2.

Hair Mask... Strengthen your hair. Mix 3 tablespoons of cranberry juice with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 5 tbsp. tablespoons of olive oil. If the hair is short, the mass can be reduced in appropriate proportions. Heat the mixture in a water bath, then rub gently into the hair roots. After 5 - 7 minutes, give a light head massage and rinse with warm water shampoo... This should be done before each shampooing for 1.5 - 2 months. The result is great.

With the help of cranberries, you can get rid of acne, freckles and age spots.
Precautionary measures:
Do not drink cranberry juice if you have
• increased acidity of gastric juice
• liver disease
• gout or kidney stones
• hypotension (low blood pressure)
• an empty stomach

After drinking cranberry juice, rinse your mouth out to avoid damaging the integrity of your tooth enamel.

To preserve vitamins, it is better to pour cranberries with hot boiled water, do not boil.

To raise the tone and performance of the body, many use various means, including cranberry juice. A wonderful drink in the winter season is a drink made from cranberry juice, rose hips and honey. This drink is also the prevention of atherosclerosis.

Use a mixture of equal proportions of cranberry juice and sugar beet to improve bowel function. This drink will get rid of toxins and other harmful substances. It is enough to take it three times a day, just a few sips.

Since cranberries are a powerful disinfectant, taking the juice 3 times a day will protect yourself from infections and disease-causing microbes.

The peculiarity of this miracle - berries is that it retains its beneficial properties throughout the winter, until the new harvest.