Published 15:03 IST, October 16th 2019

Beetroot: Uses and benefits to enhance your skin

Beetroot can benefit the skin and consists of vitamin C content. Here are the three uses and beneficial properties of beetroot for the skin. Have a look at it!

Reported by: Chitra Jain
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Recognised as one of healthiest veggies,  beetroot is taproot part of beet plant. Apart from being used as food, beetroot is also used as a remedial plant and as a natural food colourant. It is also used as a treatment for numerous conditions. Beetroot can benefit skin and consists of vitamin C content. Some of beneficial properties of beetroot as per a medical portal are mentioned here.

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Uses and benefits of beetroot to skin

Anti-aging properties

Beetroot is said to contain vitamin A and caroteids that can vant you from inside out. y also contain some amount of lutein, ar potent antioxidant. Beetroot fight free ricals and also help fight wrinkles. According to a study conducted in China, sugar beet molasses has excellent antioxidant properties. phelic substances of sugar beet molasses consist of anti-aging properties.

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Fights acne and pimples

report ds that beetroot juice can work wonders on oily skin and also fight against acne and pimples. Beetroot juice mixed with carrot or cucumber is full of antioxidants and is immensely vantous in improving skin health. If you are suffering from acne, mix two spoons of fresh beetroot juice with plain curd and apply on affected area. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash it with lukewarm water. It reportedly dries up acne, without leaving marks.

Hydrates dry skin

Beetroot is best natural way to hydrate your skin and deal with itchiness, as mentioned in report. Mix beetroot juice with equal amounts of honey, milk and apply it all over affected area of skin. Let it dry and take a lukewarm wash. It is said that beetroot can keep your skin hydrated for longer hours. A glass of fresh beetroot juice is all you need to glow your skin from within. It purifies blood from body, by removing toxins and giving an instant skin glow. Apply beetroot juice regularly to clear de skin cells from face and make it soft.

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Things you might t kw about beetroots

  • Beetroots are also identified as blood turnips.
  • Beetroot juice is used throughout world as a natural red or pink colourant for processed foods.
  • Beetroot has highest sugar content compared to any vegetable.

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10:50 IST, October 16th 2019