What about carrots and skin care? Rich in Beta Carotene, carrots are a natural source of vitamin A which has numerous benefits for the skin:
- Rich in antioxidants – antioxidants slow down the skin’s aging process
- Helps maintain skin’s moisture
- Contributes to skin cells renewal process
- Effective for acne treatment – helps heal wounds and pimples and restore the skin
- Antiseptic – strengthens the immune system and prevents infections
Any one of these 5 benefits alone is a good reason to get a bunch of carrots right now and try these DIY recipes for carrot skin care masks.
DIY Carrot Skin Care Recipes
Homemade Carrot Mask for Glowing Skin
This recipe works to even out skin tone and give dull skin some much needed glow:
2 peeled, cooked and mashed carrots (leave till cooled down)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon olive oil – do not add this ingredient if you have oily skin
Mix all ingredients together to an even mixture – consistency should be like a good mashed potato recipe – not lumpy and not too mushy. Apply to clean facial skin and leave on for 30 minutes. Wash away with lukewarm water.
Homemade Carrot Mask for Skin Redness
This facial mask is “comfort food for the skin” – it immediately makes the skin feel taken-care of and protected.
1 peeled, cooked and mashed carrot (leave till cooled down)
1 peeled, cooked and mashed potato (leave till cooled down)
1 tablespoon ground oatmeal
Mix together, apply to clean facial skin and leave on for 30 minutes. Wash away with lukewarm water.
Homemade Carrot Mask for Skin Refreshing
This one is a great pick-me-up for tired-looking and tired-feeling skin.
2 peeled, finely grated carrots
2 tablespoons potato flour (not to be confused with potato starch)
1 egg yoke
Mix together, apply to clean facial skin and leave on for 30 minutes. Wash away with lukewarm water and follow with a cold water wash.
Homemade Carrot Mask for Anti-aging Effect
Let’s put these antioxidants to good use! This DIY carrot mask is for mature skin, using carrots to slow down the skin’s aging process and keep it hydrated.
1 peeled, cooked and mashed carrot (leave till cooled down)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Mix together, apply to clean facial skin and leave on for 20 minutes. Wash away with lukewarm water.
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