Let’s agree, we all aspire to be healthy and glowing skin But many of us lose our natural skin glow due to our busy schedules. Work stress, insomnia, pollution, mess, unhealthy diet and much more, these are some of the factors due to which most of us are unable to achieve that radiant glow that we have dreamed of. It is imperative to use good skin care products and follow a beauty regime. But apart from the beauty regime, one must also consume food to make it glowing skin and healthy from within. There is a popular saying, “Your skin is what you eat”. Good! The more healthy foods you consume, the better your skin will look.
Keeping this in mind, here we bring you a list of 5 herbs and spices that you must include in your daily diet. These ingredients have been passed down by our generations and will help you achieve a natural and healthy glow. So let’s start.
Here is a list of 5 herbs and spices:
Turmeric
Turmeric, or ‘turmeric’ as we call it, needs no introduction in the world of health and beauty. From detoxification to controlling blood sugar, purifying skin and more, this Asian native spice is definitely a magical ingredient. So, here we bring you a turmeric drink which works wonders for your skin and of course overall health. Know the recipe of Orange, Turmeric and Ginger Detox Drink Here.
ashwagandha
Ashwagandha, the magical herb, is considered to be nature’s gift to mankind. For centuries, it has been used to treat people in their day to day woes such as stress, anxiety, exhaustion, lack of sleep and much more. With its abundance of antioxidants, Ashwagandha helps protect the skin from free radical damage and slows down the aging process by firming up your skin to look more youthful. For the Ashwagandha Tea recipe, click here.
basil
Popularly known as the ‘Queen of Herbs’, Holy Basil or Tulsi makes up the most sacred herb in India. It is widely used in culinary practices. Plus, basil works like magic on your body, whether eaten raw or in any detox drink. Tulsi cleans your skin pores and when mixed with milk can give you youthful and glowing skin.
Ginseng
Ginseng root is an herb that can be used to make tea, which has many health benefits. It is used by Koreans to make many drinks including ginseng wine and ginseng tea. According to the book ‘The Miracle of Herbs and Spices’ by Dr. Bahram Tadion, ginseng has anti-aging properties for the skin, as it contains antioxidants that fight free radicals., For the Ginseng Tea recipe, click here.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is an extremely powerful antioxidant that protects you from free radical damage. Find the recipe for Cinnamon Tea Here.
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