Cherries, apart from being mouth-watering, are extremely beneficial to your skin. Packed with Vitamin A, C, K, folate and minerals, they can do wonders for your skin. They also have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that reduce damage caused to your skin.
In Your Diet:
Consume cherries at any time of the day as a snack. You can even add this delicious fruit to your cakes, smoothies and yogurt dishes.
On Your Skin:
DIY Cherry Face Mask:
Ingredients:
- Fresh Cherries: 8-10 cherries (pitted)
- Honey: 1 tablespoon (for its moisturizing and antibacterial properties)
- Greek Yogurt or Aloe Vera Gel: 1 tablespoon (for soothing and hydrating the skin)
Instructions:
- Wash the cherries thoroughly & remove the pits.
- Mash the cherries using a fork or a blender until you get a smooth consistency.
- In a bowl, combine the mashed cherries with honey and Greek yogurt (or aloe vera gel). Mix the ingredients well to form a paste.
- Cleanse your face before applying the mask. Using clean hands or a brush, apply the cherry mask evenly on your face, avoiding the eye area.
- Allow the mask to sit on your face for about 5-10 minutes.
- After the allotted time, gently rinse off the mask with lukewarm water. Pat your face dry and follow up with your regular moisturizer.
Did You Know?
Vitamin C boosts collagen production in the skin that keeps it firm and free of wrinkles. It also inhibits the production of tyronaise in your skin.
Tyronaise is responsible for the production of melanin. Blocking it can reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation spots. It also fights free radicals that are responsible for a host of skin issues, including skin aging and tissue damage.
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