We all know that old adage about
an apple a day keeping the doctor away, but did you know that apples are
fabulous for beautifying our complexions? They are! The alpha-hydroxyl fruit
acids in apples are the greatest for sloughing off old tired skin so the fresh
skin underneath can be revealed, and their pectin firms and tightens saggy
skin–as well as healing inflammations and smoothing fine wrinkles.
Apples are mentioned in ancient
literature as magical fruits sacred to many goddesses. Now it’s autumn and the
apples are round and ripe, ready to be picked so you can be a Goddess of Beauty
with their help. Find out apples’ secrets here–and learn why they’re also great
for your teeth and breathe!
Beauty
benefits and secrets of Apples
Apple
Mask for Face:
Mix half-pureed apple along with
little quantity of warm milk and 1 egg yolk. Blend into smooth paste, leave it
on for 20 minutes and wash it off with warm water. Glowing is a byproduct of
this for sure.
Apple
and wheat germ mask:
Mix 1 tablespoon pureed apples
with wheat germ (tilula). Apply on face for 20 minutes and wash off with warm
water. Wheat germ is an exfoliating agent that removes dead skin layer of
cells. This leave your skin soft and glowing.
Reduce
Eye Puffiness:
Mix 2 tablespoons unsweetened
applesauce with one small grated raw potato. Lie down and apply to eyes,
covering with a warm damp washcloth, if desired. Allow to remain on for 10 to
20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
(must read: How to get rid of dark circles under eye)
(must read: How to get rid of dark circles under eye)
Reduce
Wrinkles and Inflammation:
Grate an unripe apple and apply
to clean skin to heal and improve the appearance of fine wrinkles or
inflammation. Allow pulp to remain on skin for 10 to 20 minutes before rinsing
with warm water.
Natural
Cleanser:
The natural acids in apple remove
whiteheads, blackheads and oil leaving a glowing face. Mix a tablespoon each of apple juice and
honey along with 2 tablespoons of milk. Massage your face, neck, and wash off
with warm water to get a soft and glowing skin.
Autumn
Magic Facial Mask:
This formula soothes and nourishes
skin and nerves, and provides gentle exfoliating action. 1/4 cored apple,
peeled and grated, 1 tablespoon rolled oats, teaspoon cream, 1 teaspoon honey. Combine
all ingredients thoroughly. Apply to clean face, massaging gently, and allow
mixture to remain on skin for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Apples are good as both beauty
aids and when eaten as fruits.
· A paste
of apple diluted with milk, is an excellent face mask.
· Apple
juice applied to the scalp helps to keep away dandruff.
· The peel
of apples is ground finely and applied on the scalp to promote hair growth.
· Apple
juice is a very good cleanser and toner.
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