They say you are what you eat. To some extent, that is true; whatever you
eat is processed by your metabolism and used by your body to make everything
work how it is supposed to. This is why some people think that eating greasy
foods or chocolate will make you break out. If you eat greasy foods, it follows
that your skin might become greasy which would cause you to break out. There is
research that both proves and disproves this old wives' tale, but did you know
that there are some food products that can improve your skin and hair from the
outside? You don’t even have to eat them to see the wonderful benefits.
Honey
Honey has fantastic moisturizing properties, and it is also antibacterial. Most
acne is actually caused by bacteria on the skin, so using honey in lieu of an
antibacterial soap can be extremely beneficial for your skin because, rather
than drying your skin out to rid yourself of problem-causing bacteria, it will
moisturize your skin while doing the same. You can mix it with brown sugar,
granulated sugar, or sea salt which all have exfoliating properties. Once
mixed, rub it gently on your face and rinse it off. Also, honey can smooth out
frizzy hair. If you add a tablespoon of it to a liter of water and spritz it on
your hair, your flyaways will disappear.
Lemon Juice
Lemon juice has long been known for its bleaching properties. If you squeeze
some in your hair before sitting out in the sunshine, it will give you natural,
beachy highlights that every woman craves. However, if you apply it to
hyperpigmentation on your face - those little dots you get from acne sometimes
- it can help lighten those, too. Dab it on, let it sit for 30 minutes up to
overnight, and rinse it off with water. You’ll see a difference in a few days.
If you mix one tablespoon of lemon juice with half a teaspoon of aloe, you can
get rid of the grease in your hair. Mix it with your shampoo and rinse it all
out as normal. Greasiness will magically disappear. If you boil chopped lemons
with two cups of water until the water has been reduced, you can use the
mixture that is left as a natural hairspray.
Vinegar
Vinegar can work wonders on your skin and hair. If you use vinegar instead of
conditioner once a month, your hair will shine like it’s never shined before. This
is because the vinegar strips the products and grease that build up over time
out of your hair, leaving it naturally shiny. You can also use apple cider
vinegar as a toner for your skin. Just wipe it on your face and you will see
that it exfoliates immediately, leaving your skin beautiful and glowing.
Olive Oil
Extra virgin olive oil has been said to be a miracle product for your skin and
hair. Rub it on at night and use a warm, wet rag to steam your face. This will
open your pores and, as you rub the rag on your face, will also remove all
traces of makeup. Wash your face with your favorite soap after this and you
will notice that your skin feels soft and manageable. You can also use olive
oil like a hot oil treatment for your hair. Put it in your hair and leave it
for half an hour before you rinse it out. Your hair will be moist and
beautiful.