Blueberries for beauty. We suggest how to use them to create great cosmetics

Blueberry is a fruit that reigns every summer. It is not only a tasty snack or an addition to desserts, but also, thanks to its properties, can do a lot of good for our skin. How to introduce blueberries to our care?

Beneficial effects of blueberries

Eating blueberries has a positive effect on our eyesight, digestive system, as well as an anti-cancer effect. All this is thanks to the content of vitamins C and A, fibre and antioxidants. Just eating these fruits makes our complexion look better – it gets brighter, has a unified color and does not have imperfections. Eating blueberries strengthens blood vessels, so we can avoid the formation of the so-called spider veins. With the addition of fruit you can create your own cosmetics – so we can take care of our skin both from the inside and outside

Mask for uneven skin tone

Prepare:

• crushed blueberries,
• natural yoghurt.

Mix both ingredients together. Apply on your face and after 20 minutes rinse with lukewarm water. Regular use will help you deal with skin discoloration and redness

Rejuvenating mask for mature skin

Prepare:

• 25 g of blueberries blended or mashed with a fork,
• 20 g of dry oatmeal,
• ¼ teaspoon of oil with vitamin E,
• ¼ teaspoon olive oil,
• ¼ teaspoon aloe vera gel,
• ¼ teaspoon honey.

Mix blueberries with oatmeal and then add the rest of the ingredients. Combine all the products thoroughly and apply to your face for 20 minutes. This mask will make your skin slightly taut and smooth.

Mask for oily skin

Prepare:

• a few crushed blueberries,
• lemon juice,
• finely chopped oatmeal,
• finely chopped almonds.

Mix all the ingredients together. Apply the mask on your face for 15 minutes and wash it off with warm water. Blueberries help to regulate the work of sebaceous glands, thanks to which the face will not shine and will gain a healthy appearance

Mask for acne problems

Prepare:

• crushed blueberries,
• turmeric,
• lemon juice.

Mix all the ingredients and apply on your face for 15 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water.

Nourishing and moisturizing mask

Prepare:

• 4 teaspoons of crushed blueberries,
• ½ teaspoon fuller’s clay,
• 2 teaspoons honey,
• 2 teaspoons of rose water.

Mix the honey and rose water together. Then add the blueberries and the clay. Apply the homogeneous paste on your face and leave it on for 20 minutes. Rinse off with ice cold water

Mask for restoring the natural skin tone

Prepare:

• 15 fresh blueberries,
• ¼ fresh tomato,
• 1 teaspoon of almond oil,
• 2 drops of orange oil.

Blend the blueberries and tomato together. Add almond oil and orange oil and mix well. You can apply the mask on your face and neckline for 20 minutes. The skin will be brightened, nourished and its color will be even

Mask for dark circles under the eyes

Prepare:

• 2 tablespoons of crushed blueberries,
• 1 tablespoon of natural yogurt,
• ½ teaspoon of almond oil,
• 1 teaspoon of honey.

Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly. Apply on the skin under the eyes for 15 minutes. After this time, wash off the mask with lukewarm water. The dark circles will be lightened and the skin under the eyes will become radiant.

Gentle blueberry scrub

Prepare:

• ½ cup of crushed blueberries,
• 1 tablespoon of honey,
• 1 tablespoon olive oil,
• 1 teaspoon cane sugar.

Mix all the ingredients together. Apply the scrub with circular movements on the face, neck and décolleté. Massage your skin for 2 minutes and then rinse off with lukewarm water

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