A family favorite, juicy, sweet oranges are known for their high vitamin C contentto strengthen your immune system and to give you a serious antioxidant boost for a smooth youthful complexion.
Like others in the citrus family, oranges are packed with vitamin C which works as a powerful antioxidant due to its water solubility. This means vitamin C is able to be put to work inside cells helping to protect both their strength and structure to maintain a smooth, wrinkle free complexion. The fibre content in oranges also helps to reduce spikes in blood sugar levels while aiding the removal of toxins from the body.
COOK:
Oranges are great added to fruit salad or as an easy snack. They can also be juiced and mixed with some mint to create a refreshing (healthy!) cocktail.
TIP:
Commercial oranges currently have a high pesticide use so try and buy organic oranges when possible!
Head to our Recipe and Ingredient section to find out how oranges can keep your lips soft and smooth! Have you tried an Orange and Juniper Lip Nourish yet? With a gorgeous dusty pink shade it is the perfect addition to protect your lips
PRINT TO KEEP HANDY
PRINT this gorgeous 10x15cm beautifood skin food card to keep beauty inspiration at finger tips reach in your kitchen
Step 1. Simply click on the skin food image .
Step 2. Then right click and choose †˜Save image as’ where it will be a JPEG in whichever folder you choose.
Step 3. Open the saved image and print on a postcard size (6†x4†/10cmx15cm) photo paper.
Step 4. Send to printer for your gorgeous skin food card!
Step 5. Display on your fridge file in a A-Z card box in your kitchen.