Thursday, 18 June 2015

VEGETABLES FOR GLOWING SKIN



  • TOMATOES: Tomatoes are known to be the best source of the anti-aging antioxidant, lycopene along with containing high amounts of other Vitamins such as A, C and K.
  • POTATOES: Potatoes helps in lighten pigmented areas, dark spots and blemishes through its bleaching action, thus giving us glowing and blemish free skin.
  • CABBAGE:  cabbage is another great vegetable for glowing skin. As it contains a powerful antioxidant – indole-3-carbonile, it fights damage caused by free radicals and helps in the detoxification of our liver. 
TIP: For smooth, glowing skin, simply boil a cabbage in water and once cooled, use this water to wash your face twice or thrice a week.
  • ONIONS: Onion is very effective in helping us acquire glowing skin by ridding it of skin pigmentation, dark spots, freckles and blemishes.
  • BEETROOT: beetroot is a rich source of anthocyanins which a powerful antioxidants that prevents appearance of wrinkles. Your skin will look pink and glowing if you eat beet.
  • SPINACH:  Loaded with antioxidants, spinach can help reduce the onset of wrinkles. It also helps strengthen skin tissue and possesses anti-inflammatory properties which flush out toxins, giving clear, glowing skin.
  • SWEET POTATO: Anti-inflammatory in nature, sweet potato has high vitamin A content which helps fight acne-causing bacteria. The presence of vitamin C further improves skin tone and heals pimple scars.
  • PUMPKIN SEEDS: Pumpkin seeds: They are excellent source of zinc, sulphur and vitamin A. These help in building strong hair.
  • CUCUMBER:  Cucumber helps to relieve puffy eyes. Cucumbers are mostly water, so they hydrate and replenish the body and skin.

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