How does strawberry tie to natural skin care?

First of all, its gentle acidic nature can take care of all those flaky dead cells on top of the skin. It’s salicylic acid is a good combatant for acne and black heads. Strawberry also has antiseptic and skin lighting properties.

Second, it has all those wonderful vitamins and antioxidants. And don’t forget folic acid, which is essential for healthy new cells! No wonder strawberry is such a star in the do it yourself skin care department.

The Romans prized wild strawberries for their medicinal properties. Ounce for ounce, strawberries have more Vitamin C than citrus fruit. According to the American Cancer Society, foods rich in Vitamin C may lower the risk of cancers of the gastrointestinal tract. Source: American Cancer Society

It is a medically recognized fact that our body absorbs significant amounts of what we put on our skin. With Certified Organic food rapidly becoming the nutrition of choice by the health conscious amongst us, why would you accept any less for your skin? And,

So how to go about making a strawberry mask?It really is easy.  You don’t even need any special skills or tools. In fact, it’s so easy and cheap that I still don’t understand why would anybody go to an expensive salon and pay hundreds of dollars for a skin mask…

If you have oily skin, all you need is strawberry and a fork. Just mush it up and apply on your skin for 15 to 20 minutes. Than rinse with lukewarm water.

If your skin is dry, add sunflower oil to the mush (1:1). Leave the mask on your face for 15 – 20 minutes. (You can also use olive or corn oil).

Strawberry juice is a great skin lightener. It’s effective for freckles and other spots. Just squeeze the juice out of the berries, then using a cotton ball spread the juice on the face.

Strawberries are an effective cleanser for all skin types. That’s why when your skin is craving nourishment and moisture, give it this strawberry mask:

3-4 ripe strawberries

1 tbsp. of evaporated milk

1 tbsp. of honey

1 tbsp. of cornstarch (optional)

Puree the strawberries in a blender or food processor. Mix the puree with the milk and honey.  Apply to your face and neck, leave on for 10 minutes, and rinse. If it’s too runny, add the cornstarch.

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Yours truly,

Polly, Organic Gardener