If You Wouldn’t Eat It, Don’t Put It in Your Skincare

If You Wouldn’t Eat It, Don’t Put It in Your Skincare

Your skin is the largest organ of your body, and much of what you put on it can be absorbed into your bloodstream. That’s why the adage “If you wouldn’t eat it, don’t put it in your skincare” is used by all-natural skincare enthusiasts.

A Recipe to Try: Nourishing Skin Smoothie Mask

This mask uses edible ingredients to hydrate, brighten, and nourish your skin.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon avocado

• 1 teaspoon raw honey

• 1 teaspoon plain yogurt

• ½ teaspoon olive oil

Instructions:

1. Mash the avocado in a bowl until smooth.

2. Add honey, yogurt, and olive oil. Mix well.

3. Apply to clean skin and leave on for 15 minutes.

4. Rinse with warm water and enjoy your refreshed complexion!

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What’s your favorite edible ingredient for skincare? Share in the comments below!

In this podcast episode of Plants, Flowers, Oils, and Whimsy, host Carrie Scharf discusses the importance of natural skincare, advocating for an approach signified by "If you wouldn’t eat it, don’t put it in your skincare."

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