Foods That We Can Apply To Hydrate The Skin

People with sensitive skin should be very careful with the products they use. Keep in mind that even natural masks can cause allergies.

At present, many of the creams that we can buy include among their ingredients some food, such as cucumber, avocado, or honey. In this article, we’ll give you some ideas for using different foods to nourish, cleanse, and hydrate your skin.

Vegetable oils to hydrate the skin

Vegetable oils have been used for a long time in natural medicine to, among other things, hydrate the skin.

We recommend that they be cold or ecological first pressure oils, that is, those of the highest quality and those that best conserve their nutrients.

Different studies in animals have confirmed that the oils would have anti-inflammatory and reparative effects on the skin. More research in humans would be necessary. Depending on the type of skin we will use one oil or another:

• Olive oil : it is usually recommended for dry skin due to its oily and unctuous texture. You could also mix it with a little aloe gel to make it more fluid or apply it at night.
• Coconut oil: this oil is increasingly on the market, due to its properties and that it can be cooked with it at high temperatures. It would be advisable for combination, oily and sensitive skin. It is quickly absorbed by the skin, without leaving shine. In addition, it has a delicious and delicate aroma. If the room temperature is cold, we will see how it solidifies.
• Sesame oil : it would be a source of calcium and would be nourishing for the skin. It would be recommended for combination skin. Also, thanks to its texture, Ayurvedic medicine in India uses it for massages.

A simple and natural peeling

Before moisturizing the skin, we recommend carrying out a peeling to remove dead cells and so that the skin can regenerate and better absorb nutrients.

Sea salt or baking soda

One of the most famous ways to do this is by mixing one of the above oils with a little sea salt or baking soda.

It would be applied by carrying out a gentle massage, always avoiding the eye contour, where the skin is very sensitive. It would be left to act for 5 minutes and then rinse with water. If a little oil remains on the skin, we will leave it as a moisturizer.

It is worth noting that according to data published on WebMD, baking soda could be irritating to the skin. Be careful with its use.

Avocado skin

Another way to perform a peel would be to use the avocado skin. It will have to be of the varieties of this fruit with hard and rough skin.

We would rub the face gently with the inner part of the peel and leave the avocado remains for a few minutes and then rinse with water.

A very refreshing tonic

We often want to hydrate the skin without using oils, due to the heat or because our skin is oily or prone to acne. In this case we would resort to a food that refreshes us inside and out: cucumber.

We can consume it daily, in its season, and take advantage of it to clean our skin with the inner part of the peeling. We would immediately notice the refreshing and firming effects, pointed out in a publication in The Journal of Aging Research and Clinical Practice .

In addition, two slices of cucumber would help us relax and reduce inflammation of our eyes and eyelids. We would only have to lie down with the two slices over our eyes closed for 10 or 15 minutes.

We could also make some cucumber juice with a blender and store it in the fridge, but we would have to use it (or consume it) in two to three days.

Moisturize oily or acne skin

Aloe vera is widely used as a moisturizing, soothing and healing cosmetic, as well as being marketed for internal use in the form of juice. It would be a fat-free alternative for those people who do not want to use vegetable oils.

Yogurt, honey and brewer’s yeast mask

Another widely used mask combines yogurt, honey, and brewer’s yeast. Clinical studies have proven that applying yogurt to the skin would help hydrate it and restore its natural glow. On the other hand, it has also been pointed out that honey would have properties that could be beneficial for the skin (more studies would be necessary).

To prepare this natural mask, we would mix the ingredients. Then, we would apply the mask for 20 or 30 minutes. Afterwards, we would clean the face well and hydrate the skin with a vegetable oil. The skin should immediately feel smoother, brighter and more hydrated. This mask is believed to be suitable for people with sensitive skin.

We hope that all these remedies to hydrate the skin help you improve its appearance. And remember: at the slightest sign of irritation, see your doctor.