So lately I’ve been on this organic carrot-eating phase.
I used to not be able to eat carrots, but for some reason, I can eat them now. Yay!! It’s probably because I insist on organic, so the herbicides and pesticides are not an issue. Whatever the reason, I’m loving it!
I don’t feel guilty one bit because fruits and vegetables are not only good for your health, they are also good for your skin. Your skin is your largest organ, and whatever you put on it affects your entire body. So why are carrots so good for you?
Why Are Carrots Good For You?
Carrots are loaded with beta-carotene — a nutrient that is known to help protect the skin against damage. Your body converts beta-carotene into Vitamin A. This vitamin helps with your eyesight. Have you ever seen a rabbit with glasses? I know, corny, but I just had to put this in.
Carrots also help in lowering cholesterol and the risk of cancer. A carrot a day has been shown to cut the risk of lung cancer in half. And, carrots make a healthy, filling snack that is satisfying because you get to crunch on a sweet, fat-free food that is delicious.
And because carrots are loaded with beta-carotene and Vitamin A, it is excellent for your skin as it helps with wrinkles, and it keeps the skin soft and glowing.
I’m delighted to share my carrot face mask with you. This mask will get your skin in tip-top shape. It will help with hyperpigmentation, will brighten the skin, and will help to regenerate healthy new cells. I even add carrot seed essential oil to my daily moisturizer for an added boost of vitamin A protection.
A Mask Made With Carrots, Honey & Lemon Is Excellent For Your Skin
Honey Carrot Face Mask
Grab 2 organic carrots and steam them until soft. Mash them until they’re creamy like mashed potatoes.
Add 1 tbsp. of raw or manuka honey to your carrots. Honey is anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and brings moisture to your skin. It also softens your skin and helps the other ingredients penetrate the skin.
To the carrot/honey mixture add in 1 tbsp. of coconut, olive or avocado oil. These oils really are excellent for nourishing and cleaning the skin without stripping it.
And lastly, add a few drops of grapefruit or lemon juice into the mixture. If your mask is too thick at this point, just add enough water to give a consistency that is neither too thick or too runny.
How Do I Apply The Mask?
Apply this rich mixture on your face after it has been cleansed. Avoid your eye area just like using any other kind of mask. Allow it to remain on your face for about 10 minutes. Rinse your face with warm water and pat dry.
Apply your favorite moisturizer. Your skin will be soft and beautiful. With regular use (about once a week), don’t be surprised if you have your friends asking you what you’re doing to your face!
Now you know how to make a carrot face mask. Let us know how you like it on your skin. We’d love to hear from you 🙂
Will this carrot and avocado face mask clear pimples off my face?
Hi Emmanuel Stella: Each person is different and produce pimples for different reasons, but you may want to try it and see if it does work for you. Let me know if you try it.
Hugs,
Bev
How long does the mixture last if you have left overs?
If you have leftovers, store in the refrigerator for a few days, but no longer than a week.
Hope you like it!
So if this is done are we to use it once or regularly?
Hi: You can use this one a week. I like to do mine every Sunday morning 🙂
Thanks,
Can i use vegetable oil or salad instead of olive
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Hi Ann: The best oils to use are oils like olive, almond, jojoba, coconut and other good oils. Many vegetable oils such as peanut, corn, and canola oil aren’t that good for us. For a explanation, google it – you will be surprised with the results. I do hope you like the carrot face mask. xo Bev
Nope that type of oil is bad for your skin. The only good ones are olive, coconut and avacado- the rest are not proven to have any benefits for your skin.
I have acne problem with my face. can i apply this face mask everyday? if I do it daily will this causes opposite effect on my acne?
Hi: For acne problems, you can start out with using just plain manuka honey on your face as a cleanser. This is excellent for acne and other skin problems and thousands have had excellent results.
I have never tried coconut oil before. Does it really work ?
Hi Melvina: Coconut oil is an amazing product. Research it and I’m sure you’d agree!
If i boil the carrot ,does the vitamins in the carrot get lost ?
Dear Ansii: Cooking some vegetables does not kill their vitamin/mineral content, and carrots are one of these vegetables. Boiling carrots actually increased the levels of carotenoids, compared to raw carrots. Carotenoids are what give carrots their orange color.
How will I get these oils? Then how will I know a good product of olive oil? I really want to try this.
Dear Nene: Depending on where you live, your supermarket should have it. Use extra virgin olive oil for your skin and not regular olive oil. I hope you find what you need because you will love the mask. You can also probably order it online if you can’t find it in your neighborhood. Hope this helps.
Bev
I am trying this right now!
Rooshna: You’ll love it!