Apples - The Magic Of Fall And Beauty

By: Mihaela Patroi
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:18:26
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Ever since ancient times, the apple is considered the divine fruit and was included in rituals of adoration for many gods. Did you know that apples can actually do wonders for your beauty? Apples contain alpha-hydro acids, determining skin rejuvenation and dead cells exfoliation, as well as agents like pectin with firming and anti-inflammatory effects. Moreover, apple consumption guarantees you a fresh breath and healthy dentition.

Apples - more then just a fruit?

Have you been eating onions or garlic and have an important meeting to attend? The apple is the rescue solution! Why? The pectin neutralizes the intense smell of certain ailments, while the fruit fibers act as a tooth brush.

Facial mask based on apples and honey

This particular formula combines the benefits of apples and honey, reputed for its nourishing properties.

Effects:

Your skin will be optimum hydrated and will enjoy a soft and bright appearance.

Ingredients:

  • half of an apple’s core
  • 2 tea spoons of honey
How to do it:

Mix the ingredients until a homogeny paste is obtained. Keep that paste in the fridge for 10 to 15 minutes. Apply the mixture on a priory cleansed face, massaging it gently until the mixture becomes very thick. This way, your blood flow will be stimulated, while your face will become brighter. Wash it off with lukewarm water.

How to diminish wrinkles and inflammation
Grate a green apple and apply it on your face. This will lead to vanishing fine lines and calm down irritations. Keep the fruit on for 10 to 20 minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water.

Acne and greasy skin mask
Mix green grated apple and honey in equal quantities, apply the mixture on your face and massage it well for fast absorption. Keep it on for 10 minutes and then wash it off with cold water.

Swallowed and tired eyes
Mix two spoons of sugarless apple juice and one grated potato. Take two cleansing swabs and imbue them with this mixture. Then apply them on your eyes for 10 to 15 minutes. After that, wash it off with lukewarm water.

Double-effect facial mask: exfoliation and hydration

Ingredients

  • grated quarter of an apple’s core
  • one tea spoon of crushed oat
  • one tea spoon of honey
  • one tea spoon of cream
How to do it Mix all the ingredients well and apply the result on your face with gentle moves. Keep it on for 10 minutes and then wash it off with warm water.

I hope now, when you are aware of the benefits of apples, not only you'll eat more and be healthier, but you'll use them in your own "cosmetic lab".

Mihaela Patroi is copywriter for Find-Help.us, a web site that offers information and reviews on cosmetics. Recent work: Alphaderma CE anti-aging cream research and FAQ.

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