A clear glowing complexion is a beauty that’s exclusively yours. You could always dab some make-up onto those dark circles, cover up the zits with compact but eat right and you will begin to believe in miracles…that too natural ones. Below is a simple 5 step plan that’ll deliver flawless skin in no time.
Begin right
Begin your day with a glass of lukewarm water with a twist of lime and one tsp honey in it. It not only helps to flush out the toxins from your body but also improves bowel movement. This is important as constipation can lead to pimples, spots and super oily skin. Besides lemon and honey are also rich sources of vitamin C that keep your skin baby soft and increase your immunity.
Hydrate and then some more
Remember that most skin problems start with the kidneys. They require constant cleansing. Also given the high pollution levels and active lives that most of us lead, our skin gets easily dehydrated often leading to wrinkling, cracking, eczema, irritation and scaling Therefore, drink at least 10-12 glasses of water everyday – it not only improves digestion but also aids in the cleansing of the entire system. A regularly cleansed system means no toxin output through the skin and therefore balanced hormone production; making for a clear balanced complexion – neither too oily nor too dry; also, no pimples or zits. Moreover, remember that the glow is a result of a blood circulation system cleansed of toxins.
Pile on colours
Have at least five portions of fresh and colourful fruits and vegetables every day. It’s easy – have two kinds of fruits after breakfast and two more later in the day as dessert or snacks. Add a salad or vegetable dish to two meals and in 3 weeks you would notice the difference – more energy, more stamina, a lighter and younger you and a skin that breathes happy, is clear and brighter.
Eat the right foods
Focus on eating the right nutrients for skin health. Vitamin E is one such nutrient and the new nut on the block – Turkish Hazelnuts, also called a miracle nut is loaded with this essential nutrient. In fact, one serving of hazelnut which is about 30 grams (19-20 nuts) can deliver 100 percent of the recommended daily allowance for Vitamin E. Vitamin E can not only help protect cells from oxidative stress, and help reduce the risk of age-related cognitive decline, boost our memory, reduce the risk for dementia and Alzheimer’s, it can also help deliver great skin.
In addition, the unsaturated fatty acids, polyphenols, and dietary fiber in hazelnuts can improve digestive health and a healthy gut directly translates to a healthier skin too. In fact, making sure that our gut is happy is a sure shot way to a happy looking skin.
Say no to junk
Chocolates, sweets and other fatty and sugary foods lead to a sluggish digestive system that hampers smooth elimination of waste matters from the body. These are then eliminated via the skin as blocked pores and acne. Junk food especially foods fried in hot-processed oils like chips etc add to skin trouble so steer clear.
5 quick suggestions for a great looking skin
- Say no to junk food and keep a check on alcohol intake.
- Eat a balanced diet with fruits, vegetables, whole grain cereals.
- Say no to crash diets as they can make your skin lose its elasticity and give a wrinkled look.
- Ensure at least 5-6 servings of fruits and vegetables in a day
- Eat good fat foods that deliver enough vitamin E; definitely include a serving of Turkish Hazelnuts in your daily diet.
