Trust carrots to give you radiant, clear skin

We have been chomping down on carrots to avail their benefits in various forms - salads, vegetables, juices etc. Now, let's put it to another use and apply it topically to see its magic work on our skin.

We all go that extra mile to acquire healthy and glowing skin. How we painstakingly watch out for every cosmetic product available in the market and stash them in our vanity box, half of which we don't even use. With the current wave of natural living, we are slowly drifting away from supermarkets and entering our own kitchens to fish out food items to replace those expensive, chemical-laden skincare products.

Of all the items stocked up in our kitchen, it might have never occurred to you to pick up carrots for your skin care regime. Surprised? Well, carrot is another kitchen staple that has proven positive effects on skin!
 

Of course, we have heard about how good a carrot is for our bodily health, including eyes and hair; but the fact that it is a great skin booster is something unheard of.  We have been chomping down on carrots to avail their benefits in various forms - salads, vegetables, juices etc. Now, let's put it to another use and apply it topically to see its magic work on our skin.

Here are some easy-to-make face packs you can make with carrots:

Facial Mask for Dry Skin: Potassium-rich carrots carve out dryness from the skin by penetrating the layers of our skin. This mask deeply moisturises the skin and makes it glow. Grate half a carrot and grind it. Add a teaspoon of honey and a teaspoon of milk, and mix it all thoroughly. Apply and keep the pack for at least 15 minutes and wash off with cold water.

Face Pack for Oily Skin: Vitamin A in carrots flush out excessive oil and keeps the skin fresh and free of toxins. To use this face pack all you have to do is to mix one cup of carrot juice with one tablespoon each of curd, gram flour and lemon juice. Apply this mask on your face and neck for half an hour and wash with lukewarm water.

Clear Complexion Pack: Combine equal parts of carrot juice, yogurt and egg white. Apply for 15 minutes and wash with lukewarm water. Carrots play a big role in removing dead skin cells, giving rise to a fresh, new layer of skin.

Sun Protection Spray: Beta-carotene and carotenoids contained in carrots protect the skin against UVA rays and also remove sun tan. Mix carrot juice and rose water in equal parts and fill the mixture in a spray bottle. Spray on face and body to keep the skin hydrated and help it brave the scorching rays of the sun.

Anti-Ageing Solution: Mix the juices of carrots and aloe vera and apply regularly to fight the signs of early ageing. Vitamin C, found in abundance in carrots, promotes collagen production and smoothens out wrinkles.

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