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Healthy Diet That Makes Your Skin Glow

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

A healthy diet not only results in a fit body but also gives a glowing skin. If you want to make your skin radiant and trouble free, then along with your regular skin care regime, ensure you have a proper diet with all the required vitamins and minerals. If you want a clear skin then adding the following food items to your daily meal can work wonders.

Have lots of fruits

Adding fruits to your meal can help you get a glowing skin without much hassle. Fruit juices like, lemon juice, orange juice and, apple juice makes your skin radiant. Papaya, banana and cucumber are also good for your skin. Papaya is a rich source of anti–oxidants that control premature ageing and, makes your skin look younger.  Having blueberries regularly gives you a pimple free skin by cleaning your blood.

Have lots of vegetables

Vegetables such as, sweet potato, turnips and, spinach provides your skin the required nutrients that, keeps it wrinkle free and smooth. Vitamin E rich vegetables like nuts, seeds, olives and, asparagus is particularly good for dry skin.  Green leafy vegetables like kale, spinach and, broccolis are a rich source of vitamin K and, help to reduce dark circles. Vitamin K is also essential for proper blood clotting.

Have proper amount of water

A healthy diet comprises drinking 8–10 glasses of water daily. Drinking adequate water helps to wash away the excess toxins produced by your body thus, making your skin glow. Avoid caffeine as it dehydrates the skin and makes it appear dull.

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Let Your Skin Do The Talking

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

How does it feel to have a beautiful, flawless skin? Getting skin that glows is no longer a myth. You need not hit the parlor to get beautiful skin. Instead of going for skin treatments, you can try out these few tips that might help you get a flawless skin:

  • You must eat fruits and have green salads on a daily basis
  • Secondly, keep your skin hydrated by drinking lots of water. 2 to 4 liters of water should be your daily consumption
  • After you wash your face, do not dry it with a towel. Instead let it air dry. Once you do this, you will get to see the difference in your face. The skin becomes more smooth and shiny, than when it is towel dried

These might also help:

  • Mash banana and mix it with milk. Apply the mixture on your face. Leave it for around 20 minutes and rinse it off with cold water
  • Make a paste with walnut powder, honey and lemon juice. This paste makes a good scrub. Use this paste to scrub your skin. Leave it for 20 minutes and wash it with cold water
  • You can also make a paste of red sandalwood and apply on the skin. You will get to see the difference.
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