Pancake Facial
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
This Shrove Tuesday make your pancake work for your skin by adding the right fruits. Adding extras such as syrup, butter, whipped cream, sauces, powder sugar and fruit can all add to additional unnecessary calories. Fruit is the healthiest extra from this list. Using whole fruits are better than those covered in a sugary fruit syrup. To further reduce unwanted calories which not try a light syrup instead of the regular syrup. A low sugar or sugar-free jam can also help.
Antioxdant rich fruits such as blackberries, blueberries, strawberries and plums contain. Antioxidants, particularly flavonoids neutralise free radicals cause damage to skin cells. Rich coloured natural foods contain antioxidants. Cherries, red grapes, oranges, lemons and limes count, too, however they contain fewerantioxidants.
Papaya can help firm and prevent sagging of your skin. It contains antioxidants, beta-carotene, vitamin C, flavonoids, folate, potassium, magnesium and fiber. Vitamin C is essential inthe production of collagen. Collagen is a protein that provides skin with structure,firmness and strength.
Fiber promotes a healthy digestive system which helps clear out toxins. It may also help prevent toxins from even reaching your skin by simply moving them through your intestines and ushering them out as waste. Naturally sweet fruits such as pears, dates, apples, blueberries and bananas, are full of fiber, and can fulfill that craving for processed sugar. Sugar encouranges inflammation, which can cause skin damage.
Avocado is good for dry skin. Avocados are high in monounsaturdated (“good”) fats.which are play a vital role in moisturising your skin and replace oils that ordinarily are washed away from your daily cleansing routine.
So now that you have improved your skin from the inside, compliment your diet by applying Environ’s vitamin rich creams such as the AVST range and C Boost. For more advice on how these can help you, please contact one of our expert therapists.
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