7 INGREDIENTS YOU SHOULD BE EATING AND USING AS BEAUTY PRODUCT

If there is a natural ingredient out there that does all sorts of good for your body when you eat it, chances are it has its positive benefits for your external body as well. It’s just that we rarely think to put things on our face that we put on our dinner plate. That’s why I’m here. To encourage you to get weird with what’s in your kitchen right now. And if it’s not in your kitchen, read on, because these ingredients pack a big punch of health for your beautiful bod.


1, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

Apple cider vinegar could be your best friend, if you’d let it. It kills the nasty bacteria that builds up in your body, helps you digest your food, and soothes a sore throat. In 2006, a study showed that the acetic acid in apple cider vinegar can lower bad cholesterol levels. It even lowers your blood sugar, and prevents and fights diabetes.
For your beauty routine, apple cider vinegar is your go-to when you’re fighting an acne flare up. It softens and exfoliates your skin, and reduces the red spots on your face.

2. COCONUT OIL

  Coconut oil is a short term medium-chain saturated fatty acid (MCFA), which is the healthiest fat out there. Our body reacts well to MCFAs. It metabolizes them in the liver and quickly turns them into energy instead of storing them as fat. A 2009 study proved that coconut oil aids in digestion and insulin production. It also boosts your metabolism and keeps your immune system healthy. Make sure you buy organic, cold-pressed, though!

Perhaps the most popular thing coconut oil is used for in the bathroom is a moisturizer. I use it every night and it’s really helped with my acne. You can use it as body lotion, a means for treating callouses on your feet, and all-natural shaving cream. Coconut oil even works as a lovely highlighter for your cheekbones. It makes a wonderful eye makeup remover that doesn’t burn if it accidentally slips into your eyes.

3. BAKING SODA

When you drink a glass of water with a small spoonful of baking soda in it, you’re giving your body a natural antacid, a mild antiseptic that kills parasites, and a boost of alkaline that balances out your pH levels.
 You can use it as a natural deodorant if you don’t want to buy the stuff at the pharmacy that’s full of chemicals. Mix a pinch of it with warm water and rub it into your armpits. It functions as a great shampoo when mixed with warm water, as well as a natural face wash. Because of its antibacterial activity, baking soda even doubles as a toothpaste, fighting plague and deodorizing your teeth.

4. LEMONS

 They can treat constipation and high blood pressure, strengthen your immune system and cleanse your stomach. Lemons are packed with vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, iron, magnesium, and folate.

 A lovely face mask can be made just out of fresh lemon juice and honey, and you can create a sugar scrub out of lemons and a few other common kitchen ingredients. Do you ever struggle with blackheads? (Don’t worry, sometimes I’m convinced my nose is just one big blackhead.) Squeeze some lemon juice, which has antibacterial properties, directly on those suckers and watch them disappear.

5. GREEK YOGURT
  It’s a potent probiotic that keeps your gut healthy and prevents yeast infections because of the healthy bacteria present in it. Greek yogurt is also really high in potassium, protein, and vitamin B12.

 Greek yogurt is by your side in your war against acne. Rub a bit onto your acne prone areas and let it sit for half an hour before rinsing off. My favorite use of Greek yogurt is as a deep hair conditioner. It will moisturize your skin and also eliminate wrinkles.

6.  EGGS
Protein, vitamin D, vitamin B6, iron, and copper are just several of the nutrients found in eggs. Eggs are also good for your heart, your bones, and even your brain development. Researchers at Harvard University in 2005 found that women who ate six eggs a week had a 44 percent lower risk of contracting breast cancer compared to the women who ate two or fewer eggs a week.

Mix up an egg with mashed avocado, banana, and olive oil for a hydrating hair mask. Or combine an egg with juice from a lemon and apply it to your face. Rinse it off shortly after to fight acne breakouts. It can also be combined with honey and coarse salt for a satisfying, exfoliating body scrub.

7. HONEY

 In truth, honey can regulate blood sugar because of its low hypoglycemic index, and it can treat ulcers and other gastrointestinal disorders.  It’s antibacterial and anti-fungal, so it can kill the mean bacteria in your gut. And as you probably already know, it can soothe an itchy, dry throat when you’re not feeling your best.
 It gives you healthier skin, hair, and nails, and it can mix with just about any of the above ingredients to create a decadent beauty concoction. For example, mix a tablespoon of honey with two tablespoons of coconut oil. Rub it into clean, dry skin in circular motions, and rinse off. This acts as a natural pore cleanser that zaps bacteria and reduces acne. You could use it all alone as well. Spread a scoop of raw honey on your just-washed face, and leave it on as a mask for 15 minutes. Rinse off for hydrated, glowing skin. Yummy.