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You probably already know that blueberries are super tasty and good for you. But when you take a handful of blueberries and pop them in your mouth, are you aware of the potential benefits of blueberries and how they contribute to YOUR health and beauty?
In fact, researchers have left no door closed when it comes to assessing the benefits of these nutrient-rich superberries. From stopping signs of premature aging to helping with weight loss, studies show that these “little powerhouses” hold the key to better skin health.
The key to healthier skin generally depends on being in good health. Consumption of blueberries has been shown to help with several skin conditions and its topical application has been tried as a remedy for damaged skin, and skin with acne.
The presence of free radicals in the skin can cause serious skin damage. Free radicals cause early signs of aging, such as wrinkles, dry skin and age spots. Varicose veins and varicose veins are other signs that arise in connection with, among other things, aging.
Eating blueberries helps to have an anti-aging effect on the skin. Blueberries are extremely rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are molecules that inhibit the oxidation of other molecules. Oxidation is the loss of electrons in a molecule, resulting in the production of free radicals. They can damage cells or even destroy cells completely. Antioxidants react with free radicals and prevent them from causing damage. One cup of blueberries provides up to 13,427 antioxidants, including vitamin A and vitamin C (important for the body to produce collagen ), as well as flavonoids.
Phytochemicals* and antioxidants found in blueberries help neutralize the free radicals, preventing further damage. They also help strengthen blood vessels and heal broken capillaries .
*Phytochemicals (from the Greek phyto) are chemical substances found in plants but which are not nutrients. These substances are found in large quantities in, among other things, berries, fruits and vegetables. Their task in the plants is as protection for the plants.
Collagen , blueberries and yogurt can be used as ingredients in a face mask, instead of chemical-based skin care products. Chemical-based skin care products usually contain preservatives, which reduce the good bacteria in the skin. They also often contain other ingredients that kill the good bacteria in the skin.
The skin consists of a rich flora of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi and viruses, the so-called microbiome) which are of great importance for healthy skin and live in symbiosis with our human cells. Most are good and protect against harmful bacteria and help to moisturize the skin and counteract inflammation. By incorporating prebiotics, fibers that feed the good bacteria, both through diet - such as blueberries and oatmeal - and in skin care, probiotics, live good bacteria - such as filet and yogurt - and postbiotics - substances that the good bacteria have produced - you can support the skin microbiome.
A face mask with collagen , blueberries and yogurt, used once a week, gives your skin both nutrition and prebiotics that contribute to an anti-aging effect, which keeps your skin young and fresh!
Mix the ingredients together in a blender/alt mix by hand (the important thing is that the blueberries break down). Apply to the skin and leave on for 20-30 minutes! Repeat at least once a week.
If you also have a hard-to-heal wound somewhere on your body, apply the mask there too! The ingredients have healing effects.
Of course also good to eat!
THE BENEFITS OF THE INGREDIENTS FOR THE SKIN
As the skin ages, dryness, wrinkles and loss of elasticity are inevitable. Collagen, blueberries and yogurt can help counteract this, by contributing substances that optimize the quality of the skin.
For those with acne-prone skin, blueberries can help you achieve less acne-prone skin. Blueberries have a high concentration of salicylates, which is the salt of salicylic acid. Salicylic acid is often used in topical acne and treatment products. Its ability to remove dead skin, open clogged pores and act against bacteria makes it a very effective acne treatment.
The yogurt in the face mask helps maintain the skin's rich flora with microorganisms, which help the skin retain moisture and avoid inflammation.
