Women's Menopause Health Center  April 15, 2007 Newsletter.

 

Beauty from the Kitchen.

You probably don't open the refrigerator in search of beauty aids, but you might want to start. Turns out, some common kitchen staples are chock full of oils and potent phytochemicals (including antioxidants) that give your skin and hair a healthy boost.

Here are a couple of super skin improving ingredients from your kitchen:

Avocado: Rich and buttery avocados are perfect for hydrating dry skin and hair. Avocados contain skin-nourishing vitamin E and phytosterols, which are similar to the skin's own lipids and provide a barrier to environmental elements and lock in moisture. To make, mix a couple of tablespoons of avocado with a tablespoon or so of banana and egg yolk for a moisturizing face mask. For a hair pack, mash avocado into a smooth paste and spread on clean, camp hair for 20 minutes.

Cocoa: The antioxidant powers of this distinctive bean promote healthy skin. Preliminary research shows that topically applied cocoa reduces skin irritation and combats cellular damage. And for all you chocolate lovers out there, it now is believed that eating chocolate may even improve the skin's appearance. (Ed. note: Opt to eat a good quality dark chocolate, usually those made in Europe with cocoa butter.) To make: for a soothing mask, mix cocoa powder with a little water or buttermilk which is an excellent source of lactic acid that stimulates the cocoa's antioxidant function and softens the skin.
 

 

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