Carrots are a very beneficial plant for the skin. It is a food rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A when consumed in addition to the benefits it adds to eye health, and skin health.
Carrots are not only beneficial for health, but also beneficial for the skin because it is a natural antiseptic rich in vitamins and iron. It is a plant available all year round. It can be obtained at any time you need to use it and benefit from its great benefits.
Homemade recipes and mixes made with carrots are most suitable for people with naturally oily skin and other ingredients can be included to suit other needs eg extra doses of extra virgin olive oil or even half a cup of mashed avocado can be added to make a moisturizing mask.
These recipes incorporate many vegetables, especially carrots, because it is useful for oily skin, activates tired skin cells and does a great job in cleaning the toxins accumulated in the hair and skin in a very effective way.
Here are some of these recipes that you can try on your own from carrot mixtures for your beauty:
Carrots for skin care:
Carrots are very effective for restoring the freshness of the face and skin and restoring the vitality of the skin immediately after its use. This is due to the carotene present in these carrots. Carotene is a component that contributes to giving color to carrots and is absorbed by the body and converted into vitamin A. It also works to prevent further skin problems from During the formation of a protective skin to maintain the balance of the skin.
Method:
1. Cut the carrots, grind them, extract the juice, and transfer them to a bowl.
2. Mix it with 1 tablespoon of honey with flour.
3. Optional: Put a thin cloth on your face and put the mixture on the cloth.
4. Remove the cloth after 20 minutes, and wash off the excess using a steamed towel followed by a cold towel.
Additional tip: If you have oily skin, you can add egg whites and yogurt because it reduces oily secretions.
Carrots can be mixed with: 1. Carrot + oatmeal,
2. Carrot + flour
3. Carrot + seaweed powder
Carrot mask for skin No. 2:
This mask can help prevent wrinkles and help balance oily skin.
We need:
2 to 3 large carrots
2 tablespoons of honey
1 tablespoon of olive oil
2 tablespoons of water (or as needed)
Method: Peel the carrots, boil it until it becomes soft, then mash it until it becomes soft and smooth, then add honey and olive oil to the carrots and mix until all the ingredients are completely mixed. If the mixture appears too thick, like dough, add water as needed.
Cleanse and rinse the face with warm water before applying the mask to open the pores, then put the mask on the face and leave it for 20 minutes or until it dries, then gently rinse the face with warm water. Repeat the use of this mask at least once a week to keep the skin glowing and healthy.
Carrot mixture for hair care:
This is a simple recipe, but it works miracles, and it consists of one ingredient, which is the carrot. Take a medium-sized carrot and cut it into small pieces. After that, the carrot is rubbed on the scalp and left for 15 minutes, then rinsed well.
Carrot peel-off mask:
This mask is very useful because it removes dirt, oil and dead skin from the skin. Before using the peeling mask, a very warm towel should be placed on the face for 15 minutes or sitting in the steam room for 15-20 minutes to help open the pores and moisturize the skin sufficiently to exfoliate the skin .
We need:
1 tablespoon of gelatin
½ cup of carrot juice
1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice.
All these ingredients are mixed and placed in a microwave bowl until the gelatin is completely dissolved, stir well and then put the mixture in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes (or until the liquid becomes more thick and do not leave for too long because it will become solid) apply this mixture on the face evenly and leave it until It dries (do this after steaming the face to get better results), then the face is carefully peeled off and the face is washed from any remaining residues, then the face is washed with cold water to close the pores.
Carrot and Avocado Moisturizing Mask:
This recipe is used for areas of the body that are often dry, including the elbows, knees, ankles and feet.
We need:
1 avocado
1 small and medium carrot
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Epsom salt
First, grate the carrots and chop the avocado and extract the pulp and put it in a medium-sized bowl and mix it well then add the olive oil and salt and stir until it is You have a firm texture. Wash the area of the body where you want to put the mask on, then take a scoop of the mixture and rub it in a circular motion as the salt helps remove dead skin and other ingredients that help moisturize, leave for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water.
Carrot and Banana Hair Mask:
You don’t need to spend a lot of money on salon or spa products, because some natural stuff from the kitchen can do exactly the same job, and of course without any chemicals or preservatives.
We need:
1 carrot
, 1 ripe banana,
2 tablespoons of yogurt,
and a few drops of olive oil.
Two tablespoons of honey (optional)
Boil the carrots and cook until they become soft. Cut the boiled carrots into small pieces and chop the banana in the same way, then collect all the pieces in a small bowl, then add the yogurt, olive oil and honey to the bowl. If you do not prefer the feeling of stickiness, you should avoid honey and then mix all the ingredients together in a blender until smooth.
Gently comb the hair and start applying this mask on the hair until it covers the entire scalp.
Cover hair with a shower cap and leave for 45 minutes to two hours.
Then rinse the hair with water and shampoo, making sure to rinse the hair without leaving any residue
