Hi guys pardon the virtual dust. On todays post it's all about beauty. Isn't there a saying that "Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder"? Well for today's beauty tip on Bfab's corner we will be discussing on how eating some particular fruits help with a "FAB" glowing skin. I said healthy because you would be surprised that there are some unhealthy fruits out there that instead of doing good can cause damage, that will be another topic for another day. For today we will be talking about the lovely, tasty versatile "APPLE".
The adage, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away," has been found to be more than true. In fact, it has been proven to be both one of nature's best antioxidants and a friend to anyone who wants healthy hair and skin.
Nutritionists say that two varieties of apples, the Granny Smith and the Red Delicious, are best for the skin. While all apples are good for you, these two varieties in particular contain abundant amounts of both collagen and elastin, both great for youthful skin.
In addition, Braeburn apples contain ingredients that can protect you from harmful UV rays, one of the most damaging threats to healthy skin. Simply eating raw apples can help your body by introducing antioxidants, which prevent cell and tissue damage, preventing wrinkles and aging, and promoting health hair growth because of a compound known as procyanidin B-2.
You can make simple face masks from apples and even applesauce. While there are many recipes for homemade face masks using apples, here are two that combine the antioxidant benefits of the apple with the exfoliating benefits of ingredients like wheat germ and oatmeal. Using apples in facial applications means your skin will be getting Vitamins A, B and C directly from the masks.
Face mask with wheat germ: 1 tbsp. pureed apple (or organic applesauce), 1 tbsp. wheat germ. Mix the wheat germ with the pureed apple until you've made a smooth paste. Wash your face, then apply the face mask, avoiding the eye area. Wait 10 minutes for the mask to dry and remove it with warm water. The wheat germ will act as a gentle exfoliating agent.
Face mask with oatmeal: 2 tbsp. of rolled oats, 1 1/2 tsp. of cornmeal, 1 tbsp. of honey, 1/2 medium apple, cored, peeled and finely chopped. Use a fork to mix the oatmeal and cornmeal with the honey, which acts as a natural moisturizer, in a small bowl until you create a paste. Using a food processor, combine the paste with the apple until blended. Gently scrub the mixture onto your face in a circular motion. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
One popular home treatment using apple cider vinegar for treating acne, has been shown to rid skin of bacteria and oils and balance the skin's pH level. Simply dilute a high quality apple cider vinegar in purified water, with one part of the vinegar to eight parts of water. Soak a clean cotton ball with the apple cider vinegar mix and gently moisten your skin with the cotton ball. Rinse with warm water. Avoid rinsing your face with the cider mixture, since vinegar can also dry out the skin. Apple cider vinegar is also great for removing overnight blemishes, if you dab your face with vinegar before bed. If you have age spots, many nutritionists say they can be lightened if you dab them with the vinegar before bed.
So for the brides to be or for all the lovely ladies that always have questions on what or how to get that glow for your skin here is one of them. Give it a try, it can't hurt to, It's all naturale.
Have a Bfab day!
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