BENEFITS OF EATING BEETROOT FOR YOUR SKIN

BEETROOT photo from Pioneer Dad Sustainable Urban Living

I was reading my books when my mom went into my room asking something. I looked at her and at that very moment, I realized that her skin was incredibly good and glowing for her age. Well, it's not that there is an age limit for a nice, glowing skin though. Anyway, I told her that her skin was looking good. I asked her what she's been up to. She told me, "just like the usual,".

I know my mom very well. She don't really use a lot of skincare or makeup products. Even if I am giving her those, she still chooses to go hundred percent natural and organic. She uses olive oil as her moisturizer. She only use BB cream as her makeup and a little bit of lipbalm and lipstick.

It all started, I think, three months ago. I'm not really sure it could be less or more. Every dinner, they only eat fresh boiled beetroot topped or mixed with greek or plain yogurt.

I'm not really into their kind of dinner because I'm not really feeling it. I eat different meal.

But deep inside, I really wanted to try those. It gives my mom and dad an instant lip color whenever they eat beetroot because of it's tint. It's so beautiful.

So, I decided to study the benefits of beetroot not only for your health but also for your skin.

Me 18 and mom 47 (no filter)

WHAT IS BEETROOT?

Beetroot, or table beets, are from the same family as the sugar beets, but they are genetically and nutritionally different. Beetroot is one of the most environmentally friendly crops, rarely needing treatment with pesticides.

BENEFITS OF BEETROOT FOR YOUR SKIN

GIVES AN ACNE AND PIMPLE FREE SKIN

Beetroot is rich in skin enhancing nutrients and very effective for oily and acne-prone skin. Consuming beetroot regularly can prevent acne and pimples because beetroot as anti inflammatory properties.

GIVES YOU A NICE GLOW

Beetroot is rich source of iron, vitamins and minerals. If your inner body is healthy, it will surely reflect the outside. Drinking a glass of beetroot juice regularly or simply eating it, can help in cleansing the toxins inside your body, purifying blood that leads to a healthy glowing skin.

GIVES YOU A BRIGHTENING EFFECT

It has a natural brightening and whitening properties that if you regularly consume it, your skin will become more fairer and brighter. You can also use it as your face mask. Simply mix beetroot juice and lemon juice and apply 15 minutes before you wash it off. Do this on your night time routine.

SAY GOOD BYE TO YOUR BLEMISHES, DARK SPOTS AND DARK CIRCLES

Beetroot is a natural blood purifier. Regular intake of beetroot or beetroot juices can make your blemishes, dark spots and circles less visible. You can also mix beetroot juice and tomato juice then apply on your target area of concern.

BEETROOT ALSO PREVENTS SIGNS OF AGING, MOISTURIZES SKIN AND REDUCES PIGMENTATIONS

Beetroot is an excellent source of antioxidant, which is why it has an anti-aging effects. The antioxidant present in beetroot juices neutralizes free radicals which is the cause of premature wrinkles and fine lines. It also moisturizes your dry skin because it naturally removes the top layer of your dead skin cells. Drinking or eating beetroot can keep you hydrated. Beetroot is also rich in Vitamin C, which is a natural remedy for pigmentations. Vitamin C brightens up your skin.

IT ALSO GIVES YOU A NATURAL SOFT AND PINK LIPS

Beetroot has an instant lip color effect once you consume it. Eating this vegetable regularly can make your lips smooth and "pink" naturally.

Learning all of these makes me want to only eat beetroot for dinner. Fresh boiled beetroot and organic or plain yogurt is just one of the many ways you can eat this vegetable. Experiment and explore.

Xoxo