Pieces of fruit and vegetables don’t have a long list of ingredients printed on them like a tub of skin cream does – but this doesn’t affect how good natural compounds can be for your complexion.
The signs of ageing can include sagging, dull skin and deepening of lines around the face and mouth. You can brighten up tired complexions by harnessing natural wellness products without even stepping out of your house, as many of these nutrient-rich compounds may already be stocked in your home.
Milky Goodness
If you’re a fan of creamy curries then you could have some left over coconut milk in your pantry, instead of throwing it away put it on your skin for an instant glow. Animal milk can also lift complexions as the lactic acid helps rid your skin of dead cells, revealing newer skin underneath that glows with wellbeing, so dab it on regularly to benefit from nature’s exfoliator.
Clarifying
Skin isn’t as good at renewing itself as we get older, so getting rid of blemishes, age spots and pigments could be more difficult. Lemon juice is a bleaching agent that lightens skin and reduces the appearance of dark spots and freckles, drip small bits on to problem areas and leave on for 15 minutes, or rub areas with raw potato as the vegetable acts as a natural cleaner. To remove pimples, dab on a mixture of glycerine, rose water and lime juice before going to bed to dry oily patches.
Toxin Free
Nature has its very own way of dealing with anti-ageing toxins, and many of them are likely to be found in your home. Calcium D-glucarate is a toxin-fighting substance occurring in a variety of fruits and vegetables, including apples, oranges, cabbage, broccoli and grapefruit. Mash up individual portions and place on your skin or eat them up for a healthy boost.
