Green Skin Care

Date Posted : 06 01 2012 | Posted by : webadmin

Most of us are familiar with using cucumber to reduce eye puffiness and an egg white mask to tighten the skin. You may just have a beauty salon in your backyard (or a visit to the market will do too). Here’s a list of veggies, herbs and fruits to add to your diet ..... err, facial!

Avocado                Moisturises and nourishes skin, provides natural oil for dry skin. Rich in vitamin E which is a great skin food.

Aloe Vera              Cooling and revitalising. Seals in moisture and great for soothing a sunburn.

Camphor                Soothes respiration and invigorates the skin.

Cucumber              Cooling and refreshing, tightens pores and balances combination skin.

Carrot                  Great for dry skin, replenishes lost moisture.

Egg White              Tightens and lifts ageing skin. Brightens complexion.

Egg Yolk              Rich in Vitamin A, revitalises dry and dull skin. Can calm eczema.

Ginger                  Natural pain killer to relieve aching muscles and tired joints. Increases blood circulation to flush away toxins as well.

Honey                  All time favourite anti-bacterial mask to soften scars, tighten and hydrates skin.

Kaffir Lime Leaves      Helps with circulation and soothing respiration.

Lemongrass            Refreshing and calming. Its aroma helps to soothe away a headache and/or a hangover.

Lime                    Nature’s AHA – acids to help peel away dead cells to rejuvenate skin.

Oatmeal                Calms rosacea and is a natural exfoliant.

Olive Oil                Soothes inflamed acne and skin, good for rheumatic joints.

Turmeric                Is a type of ginger so it’s properties are similar. It relieves aching muscles and increase blood circulation. It also has antiseptic properties to help soothe and cleanse irritated skin.