Tomatoes for clear, radiant skin

How many of u hate tomatoes?? Well, now ull love dem :)

Tomatoes are a staple in every kitchen but hardly will you hear anyone extolling its cosmetic benefits. Whether you want to cure large pores or reduce acne and rashes or sooth a nasty sunburn or simply to revive the glow on dull skin, tomatoes are beneficial in enormous ways.

Tomatoes are an excellent source of antioxidants which acts as a natural toner and reduce ur skin pores. Give a try and ull never regret J

Some quick tips for my bloggies below:

♥  Smash a tomatoe till a nice paste and mix 1 spoon of honey and apply evenly over fresh face. Remember a clean skin absorbs the vitamins much deeper.

♥  Add little almond oil and extra virgin olive oil to the above paste for that extra smoooth skin.This mixture works wonders specially for dry skin and during winter.

♥  Take half a cup of oatmeal , 1 smashed tomatoe, honey and little almond oil. Mix well till you get a thick paste. Apply gently over face,neck and hands and scrub over for 5 mins. Leave on for 15 mins and rinse with warm water followed by your moisturiser. I jus loooove dis scrub coz you can instantly see ur skin glowing J . Repeat this twice a week.

Takecare

~ ♥ Shilpa

Wrinkle Free

♥ Sleep On Your Back

Sleeping in certain positions night after night leads to "sleep lines" -- wrinkles that become etched into the top layers of skin and don't fade once you're up. Sleeping on your side leads to wrinkles on cheeks and chin, while sleeping face down gives you a furrowed brow. To cut down on new wrinkles, sleep on your back.

♥ Eat More Fish Like Salmon

Salmon (along with other cold-water fish) is a great source of protein, one of the building blocks of great skin. It’s also an awesome source of omega-3 fatty acids. Experts say that essential fatty acids nourish skin and keep it plump and youthful, helping minimize wrinkles.

♥ Don't Squint -- Get Reading Glasses!

Making the same expressions over and over -- like squinting -- overworks facial muscles, forming a groove beneath the skin's surface. Eventually the groove becomes a wrinkle. Keep those eyes wide: Wear reading glasses if you need them. And get savvy about sunglasses, which can protect skin around the eyes from sun damage and keep you from squinting.

♥ Don't Over-Wash Your Face

Tap water strips skin of moisture and natural oils that protect against wrinkles. Wash your face too often, and you wash away its protection. And unless your soap contains moisturizers, use a gel or cream facial cleanser instead. If u are not sure which face wash would suit you, contact ur dermatologist.

♥ Wear Your Vitamin C

Some studies have found that creams with vitamin C can raise collagen production, protect against damage from UVA and UVB rays, help reduce dark spots and uneven skin tone, and reduce redness. You have to use a skin product with the right type of vitamin C, may be the best for wrinkle relief.

♥ Trade Coffee for Cocoa

Try a wrinkle-reducing drink. In one study, researchers found that cocoa with high levels of two antioxidants (epicatechin and catechin) protected skin from sun damage, improved blood flow to skin cells, helped hydration, and made the skin look and feel smoother. Delicious! Chocolicious  J J J

♥ Practice Good Skin Care Basics

If you really want to keep your skin looking young, start with the essentials. You've probably heard this advice before, but it's important:

·         Avoid the sun

·         Wear sunscreen

·         Wear sun protective clothing

·         Don't smoke

·         Use moisturizer

Takecare

~ ♥ Shilpa