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The chilly dry wind, low temperature, low humidity and indoor heating that come with
winter can play havoc on your skin, lips and other parts of the body.
It can leave your skin dry and flaky as well as cause a dull complexion, cracked lips,
itchiness and skin irritation. Along with a proper skin care routine, you need to keep
a close eye on what you are eating to maintain a healthy glow throughout the winter season.
Your diet can help protect your skin against dryness and ultraviolet (UV) sun damage, minimize
wrinkles and other signs of aging, and promote smooth and glowing skin.
Certain foods can also be used topically to keep your skin healthy, beautiful and glowing
even during the cold winter months. Here are the superfoods that will make your skin glow
this winter. Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains vitamin C, an antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage.
It also has lycopene that helps keep your skin smooth.
The potassium present in it can prevent wrinkles and age spots as well as protect the skin
against harmful UV sunrays. The amino acids in grapefruit make your skin more firm and
soft. Plus, the unique phytochemical known as naringin
in grapefruit reduces toxins in the liver, which results in healthier skin.
• Drink fresh grapefruit juice on a regular basis during the winter.
• You can also prepare a face mask with grapefruit and use it once a week. Mix the
juice of ½ grapefruit, 1 tablespoon of honey and ½ cup of oatmeal powder. Apply it to
your face, allow it to dry and then wash it off with lukewarm water. This face mask will
provide smooth texture and natural radiance to your skin.
Avocado You can also soothe dry winter skin with avocados.
Being a good source of vitamins A, C and E along with monounsaturated fats, avocados
help your skin lock in moisture. Also, this fruit contains folic acid, magnesium and potassium,
which are all essential for healthy skin. Plus, they help give your skin a more youthful
look by reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• In addition to eating avocados, you can make a hydrating face mask with the fruit.
Scoop the flesh out of a ripe avocado and mash it properly. Mix in 1 teaspoon each of
honey and olive oil. Apply this smooth paste on your face. Allow it to dry, then rinse
it off with warm water. Use this face mask a few times a week.
• Avocado oil is highly moisturizing for dull, dehydrated and itchy winter skin. You
can use this oil to massage your body before taking a bath.
Carrots Carrots are loaded with vitamin A and other
antioxidants that can keep your skin healthy, vibrant and glowing even during the harsh
winter days. They can also prevent signs of aging like wrinkles, pigmentation and an uneven
skin tone. Plus, carrots contain the carotenoids beta-carotene
and lycopene that help protect your skin against UV damage. Being rich in potassium, they also
help solve the problem of dry skin. • Drinking a glass of carrot juice daily
is a great way to keep your skin hydrated from within.
• You can also make a moisturizing face mask with carrots. Mix 2 teaspoons of pureed
carrots, 1 teaspoon each of honey and milk cream, and a few drops of olive oil. Apply
it on your clean face. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse it off will cold water.
Use this face mask a few times a week to enjoy soft, glowing and moisturized skin.
Broccoli Broccoli is another healthy vegetable for
your skin. It is packed with skin-boosting ingredients like vitamins A and C as well
as natural estrogens that can do wonders for your skin.
While vitamin C stimulates collagen production to keep the skin healthy, vitamin A protects
the skin cell membranes and prevents skin damage due to sun exposure.
Plus, the B vitamins in broccoli help get rid of dry, flaky patches, one of the most
common skin problems that people have during the cold winter days.
Regularly eat broccoli to give your complexion a beautiful natural glow. Opt for steamed,
roasted or blanched broccoli to get the most benefits from it.