Revitalise your skin with a quick liquid fix

Brace yourself, ladies! Winter is just round the corner which basically translates into dry, flaky and itchy skin

Those of us with sensitive skin understand that it is the first thing to get affected by weather and the freezing temperatures and low humidity of winter season only makes it worse.

But did you know that winter is also a great time for you to nurture your skin internally ? Toss out your cold creams and treat yourselves to these fabulously nourishing juice drinks that will not only keep your skin hydrated but also give a much-needed health boost.



Cool with cucumbers: Cucumbers usually taste best when they are chilled — something you might not prefer during the cold weather. But these green vegetables are comprised of 90% water. Their naturally cooling and hydrating properties will help keep your skin moisturised and supple throughout the season. Simply grind two cucumbers and one apple with a glass of water and consume it daily. A glass of cucumber juice a day will also keep dull complexions and ageing away!



Peachy Keen for dry skin: Rejuvenate yourself from within thanks to the healthy goodness packed into this quick and easy juice detox. Mix one teaspoon of chopped basil, two medium-sized carrots, three drops of lemon juice and two peaches and dunk the mixture. The ingredients are great not just for your skin but also the internal operations of the body.



No marks with beetroot juice: Loaded with the benefits of vitamins A, C and K, beetroot is the answer to your acne-prone skin. The red fruit is rich in iron, copper and potassium which boost radiance and help fade marks and blemishes away. Beetroot juice also prevents and cures inflammations in the skin. All you have to do is grind two whole beetroots together with green leaves and drink the mixture as a side to your regular meals. We promise you won’t regret it!



Get, set, ginger: Beat the winter lethargy thanks to this delicious ginger-flavoured energy booster! Sulphur, a compound found in ginger, has been proven for its energising and immune-boosting properties. Simply mix one small beetroot, three carrots, eight celery sticks, two cloves of ginger and one stalk of broccoli in a food processor and enjoy the burst of flavour this drink offers.



Fight ageing with a glass full of fruit: When stress, lack of exercise and irregular sleep patterns dim your complexion and bring on the wrinkles, it is time for you to indulge in this antioxidant-packed liquid gold. Fight ageing by mixing one and a half cup of water, one cup blueberries, half cup strawberries, half a beetroot and one large leaf of kale and be on your way to smooth-looking skin.

Published in The Express Tribune, Ms T, November 9^th, 2014