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  • Writer's pictureSharron Jenkins

Top 5 tropical fruits for glowing skin


Say goodbye to dry Winter skin and give a warm welcome to Spring by adding nutrient rich plant extracts to your daily skincare regime.


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Avocado (Persea gratissima)


Nutrient rich avocado for skincare
Nutrient rich avocado

Avocados, are the super fruit of the moment and the choice of vegans across the world. Their high nutrient content, creamy texture, versatility and pleasant taste make them an essential item to add to your weekly grocery list.


Kalabash organic bath/body oils are enriched with organic avocado oil because of the high oleic acid (healthy fat) content in avocado flesh, which can penetrate deep into the skin without forming a greasy layer or clogging your pores.


Perfect for dry and aging skin the anti-inflammatory properties in this light oil helps with healing and repairing damaged skin cells and reducing wrinkles.



 


RECIPE


Homemade pre-bedtime DIY avocado face mask:


Ingredients:

1 ripe avocado (should be soft to the touch) 2-4 drops lavender essential oil


Method:

1. Cut open the avocado

2. Carefully remove the stone

3. Mash with the back of a spoon and mix in lavender oil

4. Apply to face and leave for 15 minutes

5. Rinse off with water

6 Use your usual moisturiser/facial oil

7. Off to bed!



 


Coconut (Cocos nucifera)



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The hype around coconut oil as a high performing natural skincare ingredient is showing no sign of waning.


I agree for one agree that this multifunctional super ingredient certainly lives up to its name.



This powerful natural fruit is loaded with vitamin E and saturated fat which helps dry skin stay super hydrated and moisturised.

It prevents moisture loss through the skin’s pores, giving your skin a healthy, smooth and even tone.