Beetroot is considered to be the superfood because of its multiple health benefits. But do you know that this superfood can take care of many beauty woes? In this post, I am going to share some amazing beetroot beauty benefits that you can reap by adding it to your skincare regimen.
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Beetroot Beauty Benefits: BODY DETOX
Beets are rich in beta-carotene, carotenoids, and flavonoids – all powerful antioxidants which are good for your skin. The high content of fiber in it helps to prevent the accumulation of toxins and fluid retention, thus improves digestion and prevents constipation. Basically it serves as a natural blood cleanser.
Make a habit of drinking a 200 ml glass of beetroot juice daily to reap all its benefits. You may add on ginger, lemon, carrot, apple or any other fruit or veggies of your choice and enjoy your detox drink. Or you can mix beetroot in your mocktails, smoothies, and shakes. Betalains in it helps flush out all toxins out of your body.
NATURAL FACIAL TONER
We all know that toner cleanses the skin and shrinks the appearance of pores. You can make your own natural facial toner with beetroot. This will not only reduce age spots and freckles but also tighten skin’s elasticity.
- Blend one beetroot with 1/4 cup of water in a blender. Pour this mixture into an ice cube tray and pop out a frozen cube whenever you want to tone up your skin. Simply rub it over your face, it will give you a natural pinkish glow.
- You can also mix half cup green tea with half cup of leftover water from boiled beets. Let it cool, soak a cotton ball in it and apply all over your face and neck.
SOOTHING EYE PACK
Beetroot helps in getting rid of stubborn dark circles under eyes. This eye pack will also prevent puffy eyes.
Take 1 teaspoon of beetroot juice and add in a few drops of almond oil to it. Massage it on the area under your eyes and leave overnight. Repeat this process daily at night to lighten your dark circles.
GLOWING FACE PACK
Want a pink-hued glowing skin? Include beetroot face pack in your skin care routine. This pack will clean all impurities and brighten your skin tone.
- Take a tablespoon of fine gram flour(besan), add 2 teaspoons of beetroot juice and half tsp plain yogurt. Mix it well until it blends. Spread a thin coat evenly to your face and neck. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes and then rinse it off with lukewarm water.
- Add 1 teaspoon honey to 1 teaspoon beetroot juice in a bowl. Apply this mixture on your face and let it dry for some time. Now, wash your face with cold water. This face pack works wonder in reducing fine lines and wrinkles. You will notice an instantaneous pinkish glow on your face.
PREVENT HAIR FALL
Beetroot is a natural remedy for hair fall. It is rich in protein, iron, potassium and nutrients such as Vitamin B6 and folic acid– all of which are essential for a healthy hair growth.
- In a pan, add two cups of water and boil it. Add beetroot alongwith its leaves and again boil it till the time the water remains half. Now filter the water and make a paste of boiled beetroot and its leaves. Apply this paste to your scalp for 30 minutes and then wash off. This will clean your scalp and stops the infections and inflammation which are also the reason for hair fall.
- To reduce hair damage and promote hair growth, you can simply apply beetroot juice to your hair and scalp.
NATURAL LIPSTICK
The natural stain within beetroot juice can give you plump, lush and pink pouty lips!
- Take a tablespoon of freshly extracted beetroot juice and keep it in the refrigerator to chill for 15 minutes. Simply rub it to your lips before going to bed. Let it sit overnight and wake up to perfect pink lips in the morning.
- You can also make a natural lipstick by mixing beetroot juice in petroleum jelly or coconut oil. This will provide hydration and a quick lip tint to your lips.
Be Beautiful With Beetroots!