What's
the first thought that comes to your mind,
when you think of strawberry - a mouth-watering dessert of strawberries
mixed with fresh cream? To end an interesting evening on sweet note,
this is just the right dessert. Strawberries serve more than just
fulfilling the sweet tooth. It is packed with hordes of health
benefits, making a nutritious fruit for mind and body.
Eat this succulent fruit in its raw form or
serve
it as jams, syrups, salads, smoothies, wine, juices, and more.
Strawberries are full of vitamin C,
potassium,
sodium and iron as well as being low in calories.
Not just delicious, a strawberry is also a
great
skincare additive, especially due to its mildly astringent properties.
Strawberry flesh and juice is recommended mainly for oily skin to
improve texture, minimize greasiness and encourage a healthy and more
radiant complexion. The ellagic acids in strawberries appear to inhibit
the growth of tumors (cancer cells). They are also a good source of
salicylic acid that removes dead cells and clean pores.
Strawberry helps in soothing sunburned skin,
skin
blemishes as well as discolored teeth.
An alternative to placing cucumber on the
eyes,
place a sliced strawberry to reduce the puffiness.
They are known to fight heart disease and
provide
a number of vitamins and minerals that support overall human
health.
By adding strawberries to your diet, we
build a
healthy immune system. In addition to various nutrients and minerals,
strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin K and manganese, as
well as folic acid, riboflavin, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, copper,
magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Packed with immense health benefits,
strawberries
when added to beauty recipes for skin exude magic. Try out these
homemade recipes made with this luscious fruit as main ingredient.
Kiwi
Cucumber Strawberry Facial Cleanser - Blend 5 to 6
strawberries, 1 kiwi, peeled and 1/2 cucumber to a smooth paste, not a
runny mixture. If the mixture is slightly runny, add bit of oatmeal
until the potion is of proper consistency. Apply to your face and neck
area with gentle massage to exfoliate the skin. Let the paste settle on
your skin for 10 minutes and then rinse well with warm water. Your skin
will feel fresh and clean.
Strawberry
Facemask - Combine 2 or 3 ripe strawberries with 2 tbsp
of finely grounded oats and 1 drop of lemon essential oil to form a
paste. Spread the paste on to the face and neck area with fingertips.
Relax for 20 minutes. Rinse off with cool water followed by a toner and
moisturizer. The pieces of strawberry seeds aid in the skin treatment
process.
Antioxidant
mask with Strawberry and Papaya starring - ½
papaya, 4 strawberries, 1 tbsp rolled oats, 1 tsp honey and 1 tsp fresh
lemon juice. Grind the oats, blend papayas and strawberries until
smooth and warm honey until it is flowing freely. Combine and mix well
all the ingredients. Apply this mixture on the face and let it remain
for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water followed with moisturizer.
For
beautiful and radiant skin - mash 1 or 2 strawberries
mixing it with water to form a smooth paste. Apply the paste on your
face, neck overnight. Rinse it in the morning.
Face
Lifting Face Pack - 3 to 4 strawberries, 5-6 grapes, 1/2
pear, 1/2 apple and 1 ounce of orange juice. Before putting this paste
on apply a coat of honey which is later on covered with this fruit
mixture. Leave it for 30 minutes and then rinse it with lukewarm water.
For the final rinse use vinegar to give your face, a perfect lift.
Strawberry
Mask - 4 to 5 strawberries, 1 tbsp. milk and 1 tbsp.
cornstarch. Mix all the three ingredients to make a paste to be applied
on your face for 20 minutes. Rinse it first with warm water, then cold
water. You can better this pack by using a mild astringent and then use
a light moisturizer. You can use this pack for week.
Warning: The reader of this article should
exercise all precautions while following instructions on the recipes
from this article. Avoid using if you are allergic to something. The
responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer.
Kevin Pederson is the webmaster
of
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