Natural cosmetics from berries and fruits

We love cosmetics that include fruits, herbs and flowers. That is why all well-known companies yield to our wishes and expand their assortment. But, if you want to look beautiful and young for many years, then you must not only use expensive means that promise us all this quickly and for a long time. What else is needed for us? The fact that you need to change a lot in your daily routine: sleep, movement, walks, etc. - about this another time. Now let's talk about edible cosmetics, which will benefit not only the skin, but also health. The skin draws its nourishment not only from creams, but also from food. Everyone knows about this. The more antioxidant and healthy acid-rich fruits and vegetables you consume each day, the better your skin.

Natural cosmetics from berries, fruits and vegetables
What kind of fruits and vegetables should you pay attention to now, when it's autumn outside, and cold winter days are about to come.

Let's name some of them that are very useful and accessible to everyone.

These are apples, grapes (raisins), pomegranate, lemon, onions, beets, carrots, bananas, parsley, cranberries, viburnum, rose hips, pumpkin and many others.

For example, an apple helps to cleanse the body, removes toxins. The apple contains potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron, sodium, vitamins - C, E, carotene, B1, B2, B6, PP, folic acid.

Grape (grape juice, raisins) cleanses the blood, regulates the level of cholesterol, increases the level of hemoglobin in the blood, improves the absorption of oxygen, contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B9, C. Using grapes in your diet, you will get rid of wrinkles.

Pomegranate is an antioxidant that contains a lot of vitamin C. Pomegranate is also useful because it tastes good and contains little sugar.

Lemon is also an antioxidant, it detoxifies the body. With frequent use of lemon, the hair becomes shiny and silky.

Onions are healthier raw. And while it improves circulation and reduces the accumulation of fat in the blood, we don't like it for its harshness and smell. Season with lemon to improve taste, reduce harshness.

Parsley fights edema and fluid retention, it contains a lot of vitamin C, calcium, iron, antioxidants.

Asparagus. It contains a lot of fiber, vitamin C, folic acid. Its advantages are in the removal of toxins from the body.

Everyone's favorite banana. Banana contains vitamins B6, C, P, trace elements: sodium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium.

Kalina - vitamins A, C, E, ascorbic acid, iron.

Cabbage is a storehouse of vitamins, it contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, C, E, H, PP, trace elements - sulfur, phosphorus, iodine, cobalt, manganese, copper, molybdenum, nickel, chromium, zinc.

Cranberry - A, C, PP, B vitamins. Cranberry removes harmful cholesterol, heavy metal salts.

Pumpkin - vitamins: B1, B2, B6, C, E, PP, carotene (provitamins A).

You can list further. But in addition to all the above, do not forget about seafood, fish, vegetable oil, in which the substances necessary for our body and, therefore, the skin are omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which protect the skin from dehydration and the early appearance of wrinkles. They prevent inflammation and unclog pores.

Do not forget fermented milk products, they can also take on the role of natural cosmetics. Yogurt regulates intestinal flora and neutralizes harmful substances.

From all the variety of drinks, prefer pure water, natural juices, dried fruit compotes and green tea. Our body needs 1.5 - 2 liters of fluid per day.

Do not overuse alcoholic beverages, fried, smoked, salty and spicy foods. Limit the use of strong black tea, coffee, carbonated drinks and sweets.

Strict diets are extremely unhealthy for the skin.After such diets, the elasticity of the skin, its elasticity is lost, an unhealthy complexion appears. And, as a rule, wrinkles appear after that.

It seems that eating a diet that pays a lot of attention to fruits and vegetables will not be enough to see your skin glowing and supple in a short time. That is why we also offer you additional skin care products, but already as natural homemade cosmetics.

Natural cosmetics and masks:

Moisturizing and smoothing mask: Grind 1 banana with 1 teaspoon of cream, apply on face and rinse with warm water after 15-20 minutes. If you do it daily, then in 20 days the result will be on your face.

Mask for fine wrinkles. 1 banana, 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon of sour cream - mix everything, apply on face for 15 minutes, rinse with warm water. Do 2-3 masks a week.

Moisturizing mask for delicate and sensitive skin: 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of cottage cheese, 2 teaspoons of mashed grapes, stir everything and apply on the face for 15 minutes, rinse with warm water.

Grapes will help against the vascular network on the skin. Leaves - 50 grams immersed in a bath of water (35 - 40? C), lie down for 15 minutes, do it twice a week for 5-6 months.

Hand baths: 0.5 liters of boiled water, 2 tablespoons. viburnum juice, 1 tbsp. sea ​​salt. Lower your arms for 15-20 minutes. Do it daily for 2-3 weeks. Your hands will become softer and your nails will harden.

For hair you can use a mask that is available and does not take much time: 3 tbsp. cranberry juice, 2 tbsp. lemon juice, 5 tablespoons olive oil, mix everything and apply to hair for 5-7 minutes. Do a light massage during this time. Then wash off with warm water and shampoo.

For those who do not like tanning. Whitening mask: boil pumpkin pieces, rub in mashed potatoes, apply on face, lie down with such a mask for 20 minutes, rinse with cool water. Parsley, lemon, and chamomile are wonderful skin whitening aids too. Lemon is better for oily skin.

Include vitamins A, B, C, E in the diet - they play an important role in the regulation of skin function. It's never too late to start, but it's better to start earlier. Both nutrition and masks will definitely give positive results.