Now here’s a cool inside-out beauty idea. For a natural skin booster that tastes great, make a raspberry and watermelon ice lolly. Yes, really. According to Dale Pinnock, medicinal chef and author of The Clear Skin Cookbook, these fruits contain smooth skin-promoting nutrients that work better when you eat them. First, take 150g fresh raspberries, which are packed with vitamin C. ‘This is vital for the production of collagen, which promotes youthful, plump skin,’ says Pinnock. Next, dice half a watermelon – ‘It’s high in vitamin C, too, but also rich in beta-carotene that champions fat-soluble antioxidants,’ he explains. Throw them in a juicer, add an apple, then blitz until smooth. Pour the mixture into moulds, topping up with sparkling mineral water. Pop them in the freezer for a few…
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Red UK (Digital) - 1 Issue, July 2018