Skin that glows, looks and feels healthy is a sign that you are drinking ample amount of water and are internally and externally healthy. It is definitely important to follow a healthy diet routine in order to keep your skin and hair healthy. Along with eating a nutritious diet, it is also important to use good skincare products that help maintain your natural skin glow and also keep your skin plump and hydrated. You will find a lot of commercial products that claim to give your skin a glow but not every product that you try works. Are you in a lookout for an all natural skin glow serum? Here is a recipe for beetroot serum for pinkish glow that I highly recommend you try out –
RECIPE FOR BEETROOT SERUM FOR PINKISH GLOW
BENEFITS OF INGREDIENTS USED IN BEETROOT SERUM RECIPE:
Beetroot
Beetroot have anti ageing, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also a good source of vitamin C which is necessary for your skin’s natural elasticity and to even out skin tone. Beetroot also has anti-acne benefits that helps keep your skin clean and clear. Even if you have dry skin, beetroot can help maintain natural elasticity because of its role in collagen synthesis. Adds a beautiful pink glow to the skin gradually.
Aloe Gel
Aloe vera gel as we all know is a great skin hydrating ingredient. Not only does it help hydrate but also moisturizes and has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Helps calm down the skin and maintains its natural glow. Also works as a great gel base in this recipe. Keep your skin soft, supple and glowing.
Vitamin E Oil
Vitamin E is a well-known anti-oxidant and it helps fight free radicals and has anti-ageing benefits. It also moisturizes the skin and keeps it plump and glowing. Vitamin E also works as a natural preservative in the recipe.
STEP WISE METHOD TO MAKE BEETROOT SERUM FOR PINKISH GLOW:
Things you need-
- 4 tablespoons commercial aloe vera gel
- 5-6 slices beetroot
- ¼ cup water
- 3-4 capsules vitamin E
Directions-
To make the serum, you first need to slice beetroot. Make sure that the sizes are thin and infuse them in water for about 30 minutes. Your water will become pink, this is what you need to use. In a bowl, add commercial aloe vera gel. You cannot use fresh aloe vera gel as it does not have a shelf life and it will not emulsify with other ingredients in the recipe as well. To this aloe vera gel, add vitamin E oil and mix it well until it is turbid and emulsified. Now, add in beetroot water and mix it well until it is homogeneous and lump free. Transfer this serum to a dropper bottle and use it during the day and before bedtime. Can also be used before make up. Store this in the refrigerator to increase its shelf life from a few days to a month.
NOTE-
- Always patch test before hand to make sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients used in this beetroot serum recipe.
- Use organic ingredients for best results.
