You can snack on it, drink it and cook with it but did you know that fruit can be used as a natural beauty product? Find out how to feed your skin, naturally.
Did you know that you can naturally refresh and renew your body’s largest organ — your skin — by using fresh fruit? It can be that simple!
Humans feed their skin with all kinds of beauty products. According to the Australian Academy of Science, off-theshelf beauty products may contain up to 50 ingredients and women typically use up to 15 personal-care products daily. This can add up to hundreds of different chemicals every day. Swapping a few store-bought products for natural ones, like fruit, is a step in the right direction.
Get fruity
Fruits can rejuvenate the skin when used as masks and scrubs. You can find plenty of recipes to try or, if you’re feeling inspired, embark on your own rewarding natural skin-care journey by investigating the attributes of different fruits then experimenting and creating your own.
Fruit aids skin hydration
One of the key things in caring for the skin is adequate hydration as it helps plump up the skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines. Cucumber, tomato, watermelon, strawberries, rockmelon and grapefruit all have a very high water content.
Fruit for glowing skin
Fruit that’s high in carotenoids gives skin a lovely translucent glow. Naturopath Alison Mitchell says when you eat red, yellow and orange fruits the betacarotene is transported into the blood and then accumulates in the tissues. “Eat a lot of coloured fruits and your skin will have a rosy tinge,” she explains. “It’s also helpful for natural sun protection because, as we know, exposure to the sun adds to the visible signs of ageing.” The highest sources of beta-carotene are dried apricots and mangoes.
Is sugar sinful for the skin?
This story is from the Issue 182 edition of WellBeing.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the Issue 182 edition of WellBeing.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
YOGA FOR IMPERFECTION
Life is messy and we all make mistakes, but by embracing imperfection, we can begin to accept all parts of ourselves.
Creating the foundations of ritualist self-care
As a busy mum of a three-year-old and expecting another baby, finding time for self-care often feels like a luxury.
Are you doom spending?
If \"doom spending\" has become your go-to for coping with stress, you could be making withdrawals from not just your bank account, but your health too.
THE POWER OF music
Most of us enjoy music. But science shows music is central to being human and its effect on us is far more astonishing and impactful than we realise. Music is fundamental to life.
SYNTHETIC FOODS
Synthetic, or genetically modified, fake meats and the like attempt to mimic real meat in both looks, taste and texture. But how much do we really know about the production process and how do they affect the environment and our bodies?
Embracing the power of nature
Menopause is more than just a biological change, it represents a significant life stage that can present numerous challenges - from hot flushes and mood swings to fatigue and sleepless nights.
Jan Fran
From a young age, Jan Fran's deep curiosity and keen interest in social issues sparked her journey into the world of journalism. As an accomplished journalist, media commentator and broadcaster, Fran's passion for storytelling has always been driven by a desire to explore, question and shed light on the world around her.
Helping teen girls thrive
Statistics reveal that many more teen girls are struggling with mental health issues. What's going on with them? More importantly, what can we do to help them flourish?
Your ageing eyes
Your eyes work hard for you every waking minute. It is no surprise that how your eyes age will be determined by how you protect them. Eating the right foods can go along way towards ensuring that your eyes stay healthy for a lifetime.
The bottom line
During the Couid pandemic, we were shocked to see people fighting in supermarkets over toilet paper and to see empty shelves that had once held roll after roll. The reasons behind the run for toilet paper during this time reflect the unique place that it holds in our psyche and are deeply rooted in our history.
