Beauty bath. Add a few cups of 100% grapefruit juice to your bathwater for an invigorating soak. The natural ascorbic acids help to exfoliate and smooth skin. - Pretty peds. Your feet also deserve a citrus treat. Add a cup of grapefruit juice to a warm bowl of water to soften heels and calluses.
- Healthy hands. Rub fingers with a slice of grapefruit dipped in sugar to brighten fingernails and soften cuticles and hands.
- Sassy smile. Gum health is essential for a bright smile and strong teeth. Grapefruit is loaded with vitamin C, which helps keeps teeth healthy by supporting collagen production and strengthening gum tissue.
- Ease seasonal skin woes. The vitamin C in fresh grapefruit and grapefruit juice can actually help support your skin when it is exposed to sun and wind. The nutrient is essential for collagen production, which helps support smooth, supple skin tone.
- Fight appearance of wrinkles with each bite. Collagen breakdown in the skin can lead to the appearance of wrinkles. With more than 100% of the recommended Daily Value of vitamin C in each serving of fresh grapefruit or grapefruit juice, think of it as almost a "natural youth" serum.
- Healthy hair and scalp. Mix 1/4 cup of your usual conditioner with grapefruit juice to add extra sheen and softness to your locks.
- Lighten up. If you're trying to maintain a healthy weight, consume fruits and vegetables with high water content, like grapefruit to feel satisfied. One-half of a Florida grapefruit is fat-free and contains 60 calories. Grapefruit juice is fat-free and has fewer calories than many fruit juices at less than 100 calories per 8-ounce glass.
Looking for ways to freshen up your look? You've come to the right place! Did you know that infusing grapefruit into your beauty routine can liven up a dull appearance? In addition to consuming grapefruit to benefit your health, it can also support healthy skin and gums. The vitamin C found in both fresh grapefruit and grapefruit juice is essential for collagen production, which may help support healthy, smooth-looking skin.
It's no wonder grapefruit extracts are found in a variety of beauty products. And, before hitting the town, a spritz of grapefruit-infused scent provides a therapeutic and energizing boost.
Try "Skinny Chef"s beautifying grapefruit-salt scrub:
Salt scrubs mixed with fragrant oil exfoliates and moisturizes at the same time! My version can be quite inexpensive compared to some store bought brands, though it is just as fragrant and keeps in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
Makes 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients
1/2 cup kosher salt
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon grapefruit zest, yellow or pink
1 cup almond or sesame oil
Directions
Stir all ingredients together and store in an air-tight container. Use all over body but not on the face or freshly shaven legs, ouch!
