Nutritious foods influence our well-being and our health. So it is hardly surprising that fresh fruit and vegetables applied to the skin influence the health and beauty of the skin. A piece of fresh fruit has antioxidant properties that are absorbed through the stomach as well as the skin, because the skin is the body's largest organ.

 

Some foods that are particularly rich in vitamins for skin care are

Avocado. Avocados are rich in vitamin E and B and cleanse the skin deep into the pores. Half an avocado, mashed and mixed with a little olive oil, makes a very healthy face mask. The avocado mask is left on the skin for 20 minutes and then rinsed off.

Strawberries and kiwi. Strawberries and kiwis both contain acids that cleanse the skin. The fresh fruit can be used to rub the skin to remove old skin cells that clog the pores. If you have oily skin, crush a few strawberries and apply them to your face. After 15 minutes, wash off the strawberry mixture with lukewarm water. A mashed kiwi makes a skin-cleansing mask for all skin types.

Honey, milk and egg

Honey and milk are contained in many skin lotions because honey softens the skin and smoothes fine lines. Honey provides the skin with natural moisture. For mature or dry skin, mix honey, egg yolk and milk into a thick paste that is applied to the skin. After about 15 minutes, the mask is washed off with lukewarm water.

Dietary fibre. High-fibre foods are suitable for exfoliating dead skin. Wheat, sugar, lemon juice, egg white, lemon peel, orange peel and almonds can be mixed with yoghurt or milk to make a spreadable paste that is massaged into the skin. After rubbing in thoroughly, the paste is rinsed off again.

Cucumber. The famous cucumber slices on the eyes cool and moisturise the delicate skin around the eye area. Slight puffiness subsides and the eye area looks fresh.