Are you spending hundreds on jars labeled “anti-age” but the results are barely noticeable?
Perhaps the problem is not in your cosmetics, but in your plate.
One of the main enemies of youth is sugar. It causes glycation, a process in which glucose molecules destroy collagen and elastin, making the skin flabby.
But there is a product that not only neutralizes this harm, but also initiates cell regeneration.
We are talking about regular buckwheat. It contains rutin, an antioxidant that strengthens capillaries and improves blood microcirculation.
This means that the skin receives more oxygen and nutrients, and puffiness and bags under the eyes are reduced.
Add to this the high content of zinc, which fights inflammation, and you have a natural “elixir of youth” for pennies.
How does it work? Replace a side dish of potatoes or pasta with buckwheat porridge 3-4 times a week.
To enhance the effect, combine it with green vegetables - broccoli, spinach or asparagus. Their chlorophyll removes toxins, and fiber improves digestion, which is immediately reflected in the complexion.
Don't like buckwheat? Try green buckwheat: it can be sprouted and added to salads. Sprouts contain three times more antioxidants than cooked grains.
But nutrition is only part of the equation. To boost the effect, add foods rich in vitamin C to your diet: bell peppers, kiwi, citrus fruits.
They enhance the action of rutin and help synthesize new collagen.
But it is better to avoid fried and smoked foods - at high temperatures, advanced glycation end products are formed in food, which accelerate aging.
Don't forget about external care. Make a mask from buckwheat flour: mix 2 tablespoons of flour with a spoon of honey and water until the consistency of sour cream.
Apply to your face for 15 minutes - this mixture gently exfoliates and saturates the skin with vitamins.
Author: Igor Zur