Is Carrot Good For Glowing Skin?

Carrot can protect your skin from the sun’s rays. The beta carotene that is present in the carrots is a skin-friendly nutrient that gets converted to vitamin A inside the body. It helps to repair the skin tissue and at the same time protects the skin from harmful radiation. You might have already heard about various benefits of carrots on health but have not much heard about its benefit on the skin. But yes, carrot is good for glowing skin. Carrots contain a variety of nutrients and antioxidants along with vitamin C that not only helps you to have great skin but also boosts up your immune system at the same time. Eating carrots regularly creates a protective shield for your body from germs. The beta carotene that gives carrot the orange colour will brighten your skin and that is why having carrots are good when you want to have glowing skin. Apart from that, the other benefits that are provided by carrot to the skin are as follows –

• Prevent Wrinkles

The beta carotene in carrots is converted into vitamin A in your body. “A” is for awesome because vitamin A promotes firm, elastic and healthy skin.

• Nourish Dry Skin

Carrots are great if you suffer from dry skin because they are packed with potassium. Drink carrot juice regularly to keep your body and skin hydrated

• Treat Skin Blemishes

Drinking carrot juice may also help in reducing the appearance of blemishes and scars. Don’t want to drink the juice? You can also apply carrot pulp directly to your skin.

• Reduce the Look of Oily Skin

If you suffer from oily skin, you may have noticed that your skincare products contain vitamin A in the form of retinoids and tretinoin. Carrots also offer a ton of Vitamin A, so eating carrots will help reduce oily skin from the inside out.

These are some real amazing benefits of carrots on the skin that would also be advised by any skin doctor around. Even if you visit the best skin clinic, the doctors over there would still suggest you to add up carrots in your daily diet to see the significant improvement on your skin. Apart from the benefits, there are also some of the great carrot masks that you can try at home and make your skin more radiant and clearer.

Carrots for antiaging

Mix carrot juice and aloe vera and apply it regularly to fight the signs of ageing. Vitamin C, found in carrots, encourages collagen production and smoothes out wrinkles. If you are planning to hydrate your skin for a while, the use these packs and nourish your skin right now.

Pack to achieve clear complexion

Carrots being rich in antioxidants play a key role in removing dead skin cells, giving rise to a fresh, new layer of skin. Take carrot juice, yogurt and egg white in equal proportion and mix it well. Apply the pack for 15 minutes and wash with lukewarm water.

Spray for sun protection

Beta-carotene and carotenoids contained in carrots protect the skin again rays and also remove suntan. Take an equal proportion of carrot juice and rose water and fill the mixture in a spray bottle. Spray the mixture on face and body to keep the skin hydrated.

Mask for oily skin

Vitamin A in carrots helps to flush out excess oil from the skin and keeps it fresh and free of toxins. Mix one cup of carrot juice with one tablespoon of curd, lemon juice, and gram flour. Apply this mask on your face and let it sit for 20-30 minutes. Post that wash your face with lukewarm water.

Mask for dry skin

Carrots are rich in potassium and help to carve out dryness from the skin. Grate half a carrot and grind it well. Add a teaspoon of honey, some milk and blend it well. Apply this pack on your face and let it sit for 15 minutes. Wash it off with cold water after 15 minutes. This mask deeply nourishes the skin, hydrates it and makes it glow.

How to Get More Carrots into Your Daily Diet

Looking for more ways to add carrots to your diet? Try these tips:

• Shred and chop them into your salads and soups.
• Add chopped carrots to your favorite rice pilaf mix.
• Add shredded carrots into your potato salad.
• Toss shredded carrots with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic and parsley, and use as a topping for grilled meats.
• Add them to your muffin recipe.
• Put them into your smoothies.
• Shred them onto your burritos and quesadillas.
• Slice and marinate on fish dishes.
• Pickle them.
• Enjoy some homemade carrot cake.

Homeopathy treatment for glowing skin

Homeopathy treatment is always the best and effective treatment when it comes to glowing skin. Any homeopathy clinic would suggest you some of the best homeopathic remedies that are prescribed by the homeopathy doctor in order to have a clear and glowing skin. Homeopathic medicine not only provides long lasting results but is also safe and natural that are made up from the substances like plants, animals and minerals. The medicines used are all natural and, thus, free from any harmful components. Their selection is based upon the individual constitution of the patient, and success is attained by employing the constitutional remedy internally. No external application is applied or recommended.

Some of the top homeopathic remedies for glowing skin are mentioned below –

• Psorinum – For oily/greasy/ dark Facial Skin

Psorinum is the appropriate remedy for people with oily or greasy facial skin which has a dark and dirty look. The face may also show pimples due to highly active oil-producing sebaceous glands on the face. Here Psorinum will help to clear the pimples and dark skin and control the excessive oiliness of the skin. Psorinum will deep-cleanse the skin pores on the face making it oil-free, clear and glowing. High sensitivity towards cold air may be found in persons needing Psorinum. Offensive perspiration may also be a complaint.

• Bovista – For Skin Damaged by Use of Cosmetics

Facial pimples, dark skin or any other skin affection caused by the injudicious use of cosmetic products can benefit from the use of the remedy Bovista which is used to clear the skin. Bovista holds a significant place among homeopathy medicines for the treatment of skin problems consequent to the excessive use of cosmetics. Bovista helps in clearing facial skin and makes it look bright and glowing. It also removes pimples or other afflictions resulting from the use of cosmetics.

• Sepia – For Discoloured Skin due to Chloasma

Chloasma refers to brown or black discoloration on the skin of the face, mainly seen in women during pregnancy or in women with hormonal imbalance and menstrual irregularities. Chloasma may also be the resultant outcome of liver disease. The best remedy for clearing Chloasma is Sepia. Sepia work wonders in ladies who have black or brown spots on the face during or post pregnancy. It also works well for women who have discoloration on the face due to uterine afflictions and irregular menstrual cycle of varying degrees. Most women who need Sepia in Chloasma show marked discoloration on the nose and the cheeks. Sepia always shows the best results in such cases of Chloasma. No other treatment can equal it in clearing these discoloured Chloasma spots and returning the healthy glowing charm of the skin, without any side effects.

• Silicea and Kali Bromatum – For Facial Scars resulting from Pimples

Both these remedies are recommended for a clear skin and for removing scars caused by pimples. Silicea is mainly recommended where deep-seated acne containing pus have resulted in disfiguring scars on the face. It also works where deep pits on the face have resulted from acne. Silicea shows great promise in clearing these pits and scars and making the skin clear. Kali Bromatum is useful in cases where hard indurated pimples have resulted in facial scarring and discoloration. Kali Bromatum works well in clearing scars and bringing back fairness that has been lost due to disfiguring scars, to the skin.

• Sulphur – To Clear Dull and Dirty Skin

Another wonderful treatment for attaining clear skin is Sulphur. This medicine has gained much popularity and acclaim in treatment for various skin troubles. Sulphur is a deep-acting remedy that helps in removing the very core of the affliction. Sulphur is used when the skin is unhealthy, looks dirty and dull, or is dry and scaly. Sulphur helps to make the skin healthy and nourishes the skin to give it a glow. Sulphur is also prescribed for various eruptions (mostly pimples with dull and dirty look). This remedy helps in clearing pimples and any scars left by them. Apart from dirty and dull skin, the person may have excessive heat in the whole body, especially in the palms, soles of the feet, in the face or in the head. An extra craving for sweets may be shown by subjects who need Sulphur. A dislike towards washing the skin and bathing may be found in cases ideal for using Sulphur. Lastly, persons coming for treatment after the injudicious use of external applications of different varieties (including medicated soaps and ointments) should be given no remedy other than Sulphur. Here Sulphur will help in bringing out the most prominent symptoms individual to a person which will serve as a guide towards finding a suitable remedy.

• Berberis Aquifolium – Top Remedy for Clear Facial Complexion

Berberis Aquifolium is a natural remedy that attains the uppermost rank in homeopathy for clearing facial complexion. Berberis Aquifolium can be used in all the cases where the skin is dark or has scars due to acne or any other conditions. This medicine never fails to bring a glow to the skin and lighten the complexion. I consider it as the first choice of medicine in cases where a clear facial complexion is desired. It has shown very promising results and given complete satisfaction to my patients as well as me. To sum up, I would call Berberis Aquifolium a ‘precious gem’ in homeopathy to attain fair, clear and glowing skin.

• Natrum Mur, Lycopodium, and Phosphorus – To Clear Freckles

Freckles refer to pigmentation on the skin, usually on the face, occurring due to prolonged exposure to the sun. This is due to a collection of melanin pigment under the skin resulting in discolored spots on the face and other skin areas that have been exposed to the sun. The spots may vary from brown to black in colour. These medicines are always selected according to the constitution of the patient and help to remove freckles and make the skin clean and clear. The constitutional symptoms are all different and peculiar for each of these medicines. A few symptoms are listed below:

A person who needs Natrum Mur has hot temperament with intolerance to the heat of the sun. He may also crave salty things. Usually, the person is reserved in nature and may show a tendency to weep easily.

The constitutional symptoms for selecting Lycopodium include a desire for sweets or warm food and warm drinks. Chronic gastric troubles of varying character may also be found in subjects needing Lycopodium.

Phosphorus may be needed when a person has a craving for ice-creams, juices or cold drinks. Such a person is also sensitive to external impressions like noise, light, and odours.

These are only glimpses of the symptoms, out of a huge list of constitutional symptoms. Apart from these many other symptoms may need to be considered before selecting these remedies. That is where a good homeopath comes in. He will ask for details and work on a comprehensive case study before deciding the medicine most appropriate for you.

Homeopathic remedies for glowing skin work effectively and also will provide you with great results. At OHO Homeopathy, we have our experts to guide you with the best homeopathic treatment plan for the glowing skin so that you are able to achieve your desired goal of having a clear and glowing skin.