They say "you are what you eat"; and a healthy diet is a great ally for feeling and looking your best. We all know that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables translates to shinier hair, stronger nails, and more radiant skin. Mother Nature has given us an infinite amount of ingredients to nourish and heal us, and while they're delicious as a snack , fruits can also be used on our skin and provide great benefits.
- Cucumber – Cucumber isn't just a fun touch to put on your eyes during your spa day; it actually has skin benefits. For starters, it helps purify, clear pores, and reduce irritation, which helps your skin look healthier and clearer. Because it's high in vitamin C and folic acid, it helps fight wrinkles and look more toned. It's also hydrating and helps reduce puffiness, so it's great for reducing under-eye bags after a night of drinking.
- Papaya – Delicious for breakfast, but you don't have to eat papaya to reap many of its benefits. For hair, it can condition hair, prevent dandruff, and promote faster growth. By including it in your skincare , papaya provides enzymes (papin) that help prevent wrinkles, improve elasticity, and exfoliate your skin to purify and reduce the appearance of pores. Finally, papaya is a very effective home remedy for melasma.
- Guava – Eating guava helps with digestion, lowers your glucose levels, and provides a rich source of vitamins. Apply it to your skin? Guava leaves are very useful for treating acne and blackheads, as they can eliminate the bacteria that cause acne. They also have many anti-aging benefits, as they contain antioxidants that protect your skin from sun damage and other pollutants.
- Orange – Many fruits are good for your skin, but the orange is in-cre-di-ble. As everyone knows, oranges are full of vitamin C (ascorbic acid), which works as an antioxidant, and citric acid, which dries out pimples. This fruit can also be used as an exfoliant to give us a more youthful appearance. If that weren't enough, its natural oils hydrate your skin and leave it super soft.
- Strawberry – Although we typically classify all citrus fruits as the ones with the highest vitamin C content, strawberries are one of the richest in this vitamin. They're also packed with antioxidants that fight free radicals, which cause aging and premature ageing.
It's incredible how generous the earth is with us, giving us everything we need to stay healthy. We've combined many of these ingredients to create a super-fruity serum: the Balancing Serum. We love it because it contains papaya, guava, and snail extracts, and it helps regenerate your cells and stimulate collagen and elastin production. It also helps tighten your skin and prevent fine lines, refine pores, and diminish marks and blemishes.