Blueberries are one powerful little fruit. Their pigment provides some of the highest concentration of anti-oxidants of all the other fruits and vegetables. From cancer and heart disease, to vision and memory, blueberries pack a punch that fights many of your body’s battles.
From a skin outlook, those little blueberries power shouldn’t be underestimated either. Their high concentration of anti-oxidants makes them anti-aging fighting machines. Additionally, the ultra high anti-oxidant properties of blueberries help minimize flushing and redness. For those who suffer from severe acne and rosacea, this is an extreme helpful fruit to keep handy. Blueberries serve this purpose from the inside out. Meaning you can tastily snack on them as a treat and you can crush them and apply them directly to your skin to reap the benefits.
Blueberry and oatmeal paste recipe – safe for use morning or night, once or twice a week to help combat redness
You’ll need:
- Half cup of plain oatmeal
- ¼ ounce olive (or jojoba, or sweet almond) oil
- 10 – 15 blueberries
Instructions:
- Grind oatmeal finely
- Mash blueberries into a paste
- Combine oatmeal, blueberry paste, and oil into a bowl
- Apply to face and allow it to sit 10 – 15 minutes
- Rinse face and apply normal moisturizer
As you can see, from the inside out, blueberries should have a permanent spot on your grocery list and a regular home in your bathroom cabinet. What’s your favorite blueberry recipe? Leave a comment and share it with us.
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You mean I have to put it on my face? That sounds like a good breakfast recipe! Especially if I use the sweet almond oil.
@Zeva – Ha, it does sound like it could be a healthy breakfast doesn’t it? Like I always say, don’t underestimate the beauty in your kitchen!
Wow! Who knew? I knew the benefits of eating blueberries, but I didn’t know it was beneficial for our skin, as well. Thanks for the enlightenment!
Ok don’t laugh, but you know I need specific instructions. I use the oatmeal without cooking it right?
I have all of these ingredients except blueberries and a very red face… so this sounds like it is right up my alley.
@Inspired Sistah – You’re quite welcome!
@Brandi – Yes, you’re grinding the oatmeal while it’s dry. Try it out for a few weeks and let us know how it turns out.
I never thought such fruit can be use in such beauty regimen. Anyways, thanks for this post, I’ll be sending this link to my wife, i guess she might as well try it.
Excellent! I’ll have to grab some blueberry’s when I go to the store.
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