We all know that carrots are one
of the healthiest vegetables. Doctors have been recommending carrots for better
vision since centuries. But did you know that this vegetable can also become an
important part of your beauty regime?
Since winters are here already,
make full use of this veggie for a naturally glowing complexion and beautiful
hair. Here are some of the best beauty benefits of carrots.
#1: Reducing scars
Ugly scars and blemishes are the
bane of every woman. But they will cease to be a problem thanks to potassium, a
nutrient which is found in abundance in carrots. Carrots also lighten your skin
tone, keep your skin nourished and hydrated.
How to use carrots: Grate two
carrots and add one teaspoon of milk, olive oil and honey. Apply this pack on
your face for 15 minutes and rinse it off with water for hydrated and glowing
skin.
#2: Soft, smooth skin
Carrots contain beta-carotene,
which gets converted to vitamin A in your body. Vitamin A helps form a
protective film that maintains the pH balance of your skin. So, if your skin is
acting up lately, soothe it with some fresh carrots!
How to use carrots: The best way
to make use of carrots in your beauty regime is to apply a carrot face pack.
Mix half a glass of carrot juice with one tablespoon of honey, egg yolks and
flour. Apply it on your face for about 20 minutes and wash off the excess with
a steaming hot towel followed by a cold towel.
#3: Reduces sun burn
Have you been sun burnt lately?
Well, use carrots to get rid of the burns naturally. Beta-carotene, which are
plentiful in carrots, are a great way to get rid of sun damage.
How to use carrots: Mix one part
of carrot juice with two parts of rose water and store it in a spray bottle.
Spray it on yourself daily to soothe your skin and to reduce sun damage.
Replace the mist every two to three days.
#4: Anti-ageing
Every woman wants her body clock
to stop so that she can have beautiful skin throughout her life. Now, thanks to
carrots, your dream can come true. Carrots contain beta-carotene, which helps
reduce cell degeneration and in turn decelerate the process of ageing. They
help increase the collagen levels in your skin which ensures that your skin remains
elastic and firm.
How to use carrots: Use carrot
juice instead of your toner!
#5: Keeping acne at bay
Instead of spending thousands of
rupees on your monthly detox, just walk into a grocery store and buy some
carrots! Carrots contain essential oils which help detoxify your skin. They
help reduce the skin impurities and keep acne away. Carrots are also jam packed
with healthy nutrients and are often recommended by doctors for skin diseases
like rashes, eczema and dermatitis.
How to use carrots: Boil a
carrot, mash it and apply it on your face in a circular motion. Rinse it off
with milk after twenty minutes for clean, glowing skin.
#6: For crowning glory
Carrots are a great source of
vitamin A, is a well known fact. But did you know that without vitamin A, your
scalp will become itchy dry and full of dandruff? Vitamin A helps produce oils
that keep your scalp on its best behavior.
How you can use carrots: Boil
carrots and blend them into a smooth paste. Next, add some yoghurt and one egg.
Apply this pack and keep it for an hour and wash it off with warm water for
lustrous, soft and shiny hair.
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