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the pumpkin as an ingredient of beauty – Italian Cuisine

170334 Pumpkins of all shapes, magic, good and beautiful pumpkins. And even pumpkins to do beauty masks and give back to the skin the lost elasticity, the right hydration and the necessary nutrients. In short, forget the old and obsolete cucumbers on your face. Now the queen of the skin is the pumpkin pulp, skilfully mixed with yogurt or olive oil, enriched with Manuka honey or cane sugar. That the pumpkin does well, inside and out, and that it is simply sublime to taste is therefore a truth out of the question. Rich in vitamin A and C and enzymes, it also seems to have powers in restoring the circadian rhythm and acting as anti stress. And besides being able to use it from breakfast to dinner, you can also spread it on your face, body or hair.

A classicone of masks

If we want a good mask, of those to hold all night (maybe if you are single or if the husband / boyfriend is out) to get absorbed well by the skin, you must first blend the pulp of our pumpkin. At that point a white yogurt, a little olive oil, a handful of ground almonds and a teaspoon of Manuka honey (a sort of New Zealand elixir) is added to the mixture. The consistency obtained should be creamy enough to spread it on the skin before going to bed. And when you wake up, look at yourself in the mirror, after having removed it for good.

Go with the scrub

Another use is the scrub, or exfoliating gel. If the goal is to remove the dead skin cells and restore the shine to the skin, the expert advice is to blend the pulp of the pumpkin and, once obtained a creamy mixture, add brown sugar and cinnamon. Massage the skin by smearing the scrub and then rinse with warm water.

Variations on the theme

For those who want a refreshing mask for irritated skin, it is suggested to boil the pumpkin pulp mixing it with clay and infusion of mint or lavender. While a cremino made from pumpkin seeds crushed with olive oil is ideal for soothing freckles (assuming it is advisable). If you want to use it as a moisturizer for the body it is recommended to mix it with coconut milk (a half glass) and a teaspoon of cinnamon, leaving it to act for about fifteen minutes before rinsing.

Last but not least

Finally, if the problem is oily skin, all that is left is to blend the pulp, add a jar of white yogurt and lemon juice and apply the mixture on the face. With a tablespoon of honey, one of argan oil and the usual pumpkin pulp you can finally get a hair pack off.

Emanuela Di Pasqua,
February 2019

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Broccoli not only in the kitchen: the beauty revelation of 2019 – Italian Cuisine

The beauty recipes with broccoli protagonists. To have them not only in the pantry, but also in our beauty case

If you are young the word "broccoli"It sounded more like a threat, when we grow up we can reconcile ourselves with this vegetable with almost infinite beneficial properties. In addition to learning to taste them in different recipes, and not just as a side dish with meat or fish, today we can appreciate broccoli seed oil like the beauty revelation of 2019.

Broccoli: beauty and wellness

From the kitchen to the perfumery the jump is short, or almost. Now it is not so strange to find among the ingredients of a product of natural cosmetics a sort of unexpected and rather bizarre "salad" between hemp seeds, cucumber water or spinach extract. A trend all-natural growing that seems to be the result of a growing awareness of the planet through more responsible choices that go from conscious nutrition to self-care with alternative methods. By distancing ourselves from pure chemistry and recovering the forced distance from the earth, we rediscover what we have always known, but perhaps we have forgotten.

Belonging to the Cruciferous botanical family, broccoli cabbage is a super food like the black cabbage. It is in fact a food with high vitamin value (contains twice as much vitamin C as compared to orange) and is abundant with mineral salts such as potassium, iron, phosphorus, calcium and sulfur (to which the characteristic smell is due during cooking) ; all essential elements for the constitution of cells and tissues and for skin hydration. A veritable mine of health from the seed from which oil is obtained, a precious element with special characteristics: rich in vitamin A, is a powerful antioxidant suitable to protect the skin from the effects of environmental pollution by neutralizing free radicals that cause pimples, skin spots and wrinkles, while soothing fatty acids such as Omega-6 and Omega-9 they give an intense hydration, without stifling the pores, going to calm the inflammation of acne, eczema or facial rosacea.

Not only that: studies show that broccoli seed oil has the potential to prevent skin cancer. «It contains sulforafano, a compound that mobilizes the cellular defenses that protect the skin from damage U.V.A, confirms Marie Veronique Nadeau, founder of the homonymous skin care line. Although it certainly can not be considered a substitute for sunscreen, science confirms that broccoli seed oil significantly prevents cell damage caused by the sun.

Broccoli seed oil is also used in the hair care: nourishes and moisturizes the hair fiber in depth, even managing to tame frizz giving shine and natural smoothness. Experts in the field indicate it as a possible substitute for the balm for an application of about half an hour after shampooing; naturally only after testing any allergy. In fact, delicate and moisturizing, both oil and broccoli seed extract can be used by all types of skin, according to the dermatologist Joshua Zeichnera, naturally if you are not allergic to broccoli, cabbage & co.

Obtained with a different technique, also thebroccoli seed extract he has his own because in skin care. Concentrate of vitamins, substances and essential acids, contains a higher concentration of C vitamin which stimulates the production of collagen in the skin, all characteristics that Monica Kylèn of L: A Bruket has been able to capture to turn them into an effective serum.

With this overview of benefits, broccoli and its derivatives can only become the trend of 2019.

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Homemade beauty routine: 10 unmissable ingredients, directly from the pantry – Italian Cuisine

Every woman knows: the daily beauty routine regularly imposes a sort of "obligatory stop" in perfumery to take care of the skin of the face and body. And, often, this obligatory stage also determines a more or less substantial financial disbursement, depending on the needs. But if we told you that they exist more methods cheap – but equally effective – to combat small imperfections due to the passing of time or climatic factors such as cold and heat? The secret lies right in the place (perhaps) less predictable: your dispensation. In fact, it is enough to make a targeted expense to always have a series of ingredients at your fingertips that turn out to be excellent natural remedies for the skin.

Paper and pen in hand, here is the list of things that can not miss to prepare masks, wraps and scrubs homemade.

The Yogurt

As very nutritious, it is a perfect ingredient to prepare compresses for dry and damaged hair and masks for the face. For a glowing skin take three teaspoons of white yogurt and three teaspoons of honey; mix until a thick mixture is obtained and spread on the face avoiding the eye area. After laying time, remove it with lukewarm water. For those who have reddened skin, just a spoonful of white yogurt with two drops of chamomile essential oil with soothing properties. Do you need 15 minutes of installation and then rinse with warm water.

Honey

It has an emollient and gives effect brightness to the skin. It is suitable both for the preparation of scrubs and for masks – perhaps in combination with yogurt – and wraps.

The lemon

A real one superfood with multiple properties: rich in vitamin C, it is a powerful antibacterial e anti-stain. Ideal for acne-prone impure skin thanks to its purifying and disinfectant effect (one teaspoon of honey and the juice of half a lemon make an excellent mask against blackheads); it is also one natural lightening for hair. Apply your filtered juice before sun exposure, and for a while you will greet the hairdresser from afar!

The egg

A beaten egg a day keeps the dryness away: being a very moisturizing and nourishing ingredient, there are no contraindications that discourage their use within their own beauty routine, for a face mask together with yogurt and oatmeal.

The cucumber

It is now known that the cucumber gives its best – as well as in the Greek salad – also on the eyes to fight the signs of fatigue and dark circles. Two slices left in place for about ten minutes on the eyelids refresh, deflate and illuminate better than a concealer.

The vein

It does not appear so often in shopping lists: if you do not particularly like its flavor, keep it in mind for the preparation of nutritious masks (see under the egg) and illuminating for the face, but after having chopped it.

The coffee

If in the morning you can not give up the pleasure of a coffee prepared with mocha to shake off the last residues of sleep, do not throw away the funds. massaged on the "critical" areas of the body, like hips and thighs, they have a surprising firming and draining effect.

Coconut flour

You want to make one scrub to the face, but your skin is very delicate and you do not want to attack it? Do not worry: coconut flour has a proven effective exfoliating, and is also lighter and suitable for epidermis that need more protection.

Cane sugar

Always talking about scrubs, but for the body: mixing the cane sugar with oil, honey or yogurt you will get a perfect exfoliant for the more stubborn areas and difficult, like elbows, knees and heels.

The avocado

It is not only the most photographed Instagram and loved by celebrity: avocado-lovers will be happy to know that it is also a an indispensable ally of the beauty routine, ideal for face and hair masks. To make one with a great moisturizing power, take a ripe avocado, wash it and cut it in half; after removing the core, dig the pulp with a spoon and place it in a bowl. Crush the pulp with a fork until you get a soft cream, add a few drops of lemon to get a slightly astringent effect and apply it on visa with the help of a brush. Then leave it in place for 15 minutes and rinse it with warm water.

Marianna Tognini
Decem2018

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