The winter season has its share of worries for people in the form of rough skin, dry hair, flakiness, dullness, dandruff and rough patches. It can become very tough to preserve the glow in your skin and hair that you have worked all year for. In times like this, it is always better to look for remedies that repair your body internally, rather than external cosmetic solutions.
Surprisingly, many vegetables that we are reluctant to eat, can work wonders in making our skin soft and smooth. You know, the ones your mother tells you to eat and you refuse, all the time. Maybe it is time to reconsider your eating habits.
Several easily available vegetables can solve all your winter problems, making way for smooth, attractive skin, and shiny hair. As it's already October, get ready to start the battle against winter dryness. Don't worry, we are here to help.
Here is a list of the top six vegetables that will keep your skin and hair healthy this winter.
Carrot
Carrots are your best friend in winter. They help reduce acne breakouts, dark spots and also slows the aging process. Its beta-carotene and Vitamin A protect skin against flakiness and accumulation of dead skin cells. So, if you want to keep your pores clear and skin smooth, have carrots in all shapes and sizes.
Sweet potato
Very few vegetables are as nutritious as a sweet potato. Have a baked sweet potato, they are both healthy and yummy. Vegetables which are red and orange in colour give skin a sun-kissed glow. Sweet potatoes, especially, cure oily skin and cracked heels. They also improve skin texture, remove dark circles, and soothe puffy eyes, alongside making hair long and soft.
Cabbage
Regular consumption of cabbages greatly reduces the aging process and makes the skin youthful and freckle-free. Cabbages also treat skin disorders like eczema, psoriasis, acne, rashes, etc. Cabbage leaves can even be directly applied to the affected regions, with great benefits. Hair benefits of cabbage are also vast, as it makes hair grow faster and reduces hairfall. Eating cabbages regularly moisturises skin and conditions hair.
Spinach
Remember Popeye and his love for spinach? Well, the cartoon wasn't wrong. Spinach has heaps of health and beauty benefits in its kitty. It cures acne, gives sun protection, improves complexion and repairs dry and patchy skin. It also provides relief from skin and scalp itching, which is a common problem in winters.
Broccoli
Another member of the green leafy vegetable family, broccoli is one of the best options if you're looking for ways of skin and hair care. It is charged with Vitamins C and E, which protect the skin against ultraviolet radiation damage. Broccoli also has anti-aging properties, along with sun damage protection and repair. It also strengthens hair follicles, combats hair loss, and gives a healthy lustre to your hair.
Leeks
Leeks are an excellent source of anti-oxidants that detoxify your skin, purging it of impurities and dead skin cells. It is also beneficial for sun protection and healthy hair growth. Leeks are easily available, delicious, and can be consumed in a million ways. So don't think much, grab them and start eating.
