By incorporating these foods into your diet, you will begin to notice smoother skin... Blueberries Full of antioxidants. The antioxidants and phytochemicals found in blueberries help to neutralize free radicals, which might otherwise damage skin cells, leaving your skin with a younger and softer look and feel. They help fight the signs of aging skin. Rich in vitamin C. The vitamin C in blueberries can help to strengthen the blood vessels just below the surface of your skin. Avocado Avocados are packed with high amounts of fibre, plant sterols, magnesium, folate, protein, potassium, vitamins B6, E and K. Avocadoes also possess biotin, which help to prevent dry skin and brittle hair and nails. Unlike other fruits, it contains Omega-9 fats that repair damaged skin by reducing redness and irritation. Though it is true that avocados are high in fat, it is worth noting that they contain monounsaturated fats – the good fat which lowers blood cholester...
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1 apple chopped 1 lemon peeled 2 celery stalks 1 cucumber 1 cup of spinach 1 cup of parsley Add all the ingredients together in a juicer and juice. Celery is rich in Vitamin A, C and E which act as potent antioxidants by reversing and protecting against free radical damage. Vitamin A delays signs of aging. Vitamin E keeps your skin moisturized and hydrated from within. Celery is a good source of skin friendly minerals like magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, selenium and potassium which keep your skin youthful and glowing. It is also low in calories. www.bellomoi.com
Wake up your dull skin. Products with vitamin C, licorice root, and other antioxidants and anti-inflammatory ingredients help to deliver nutrients to brighten your skin. Hydroquinone can work well in fighting discoloration, but it has a high absorption rate into the skin. It also has carcinogenic properties. Instead try serums with niacinamide, kojic acid, and licorice extract that work best for pigment fighting. A great product to give your skin a glow is our Lightening Rejuvenating Crème . This non-hydroquinone skin lightening cream will help to reduce hyper-pigmentation, brown spots and skin discoloration caused by sun and environmental damage. Glycolic acid exfoliates the top of the skin to allow the extra ingredients of arbutin, licorice, niacinamide, and mulberry to work synergistically to gently reduce pigmentary problems and brighten the skin for an overall glow.
Serums, Creams, Sunscreens and Eye Creams. What to do with all of these? To ensure that your skin is getting the most out of each product you have to know the order to apply. If you don't put your products on in the proper order, not only will the products not work effectively, it's a waste of money, time, and effort . A good rule of thumb is to go from lightest to heaviest and layer water-based products under oil-based products. It is best to apply most products when the skin is moist because active ingredients can penetrate better when they are dissolved. Serums are the thinnest products so they go first. They usually have antioxidants or peptides to minimize the day’s damage done to your skin and to give you a more youthful appearance. Serums are highly concentrated and fast-penetrating fluids designed to target specific skin concerns. If you apply your serums over your moisturizers, you won’t get all the benefits. Eye cream should b...