Spices and herbs aren’t just for adding bold flavor to your food and making it taste great- they have beauty benefits as well. So why not get the best of both worlds? Down below is a list I’ve compiled with some great herbs and spices to keep in your pantry.
Basil
Contains flavonoids that protect your cells from oxidative damage.
Cardamom
Has antibacterial and antioxidant properties. It aids indigestion and helps further detoxify the body. The spice helps treat skin allergies and improves skin complexion.
Cayenne
Boots immunity and the metabolism, and helps curb cravings. Cayenne also stimulates blood flow, which helps nutrients get to the skin cells allowing for glowing skin.
Cinnamon
Has antibacterial properties. It also keeps blood sugar steady by preventing insulin spikes that lead to wrinkles and blemishes.
Cloves
Helps digestion and contains a strong anti-inflammatory oil.
Cumin
Great source of iron and is a digestive booster. Cumin also has a high content of vitamin E which keeps your skin glowing.
Fennel Seeds
High in the UVB protective photochemical quercetin.
Ginger
Is a proven reliever of muscular aches and pains brought on by exercise. It’s also great for an upset stomach, and curbs nausea.
Mint
Eases indigestion and promotes detox.
Nutmeg
Relieves pain, helps with digestion, brain health and skin health. It’s also great for allowing you to achieve a more restful beauty sleep.
Oregano
Has antioxidant, antimicrobial properties that make it a popular cold fighter.
Parsley
Packed with iron and is a blood cleanser. It improves immune function, and prevents discoloration in our skin. Parsley is also great for reducing wrinkles, fine lines and acne due to its unique ability to increase skin regeneration.
Rosemary
Boosts mood and memory. Rosemary can also help protect skin cells from damage caused by the sun and free radicals.
Sage
Helps regulate bile flow for healthy digestion. Sage can also help with depression and memory loss. Sage oil can help contribute to healthy happy skin.
Thyme
Contains powerful antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory compounds. Thyme oil is great for healing sores, wounds, scars and cuts. It can relieve burns and acts as a natural remedy for skin rashes.
Turmeric
Reduces inflammation and speeds up healing. Turmeric is also known for reducing scarring and can help with acne breakouts.
スパイスやハーブはただ料理に風味を足して美味しくするだけでなく、美容にも利点があります。その両方を得られるなら、使わない手はないですよね？下のリストに是非キッチンにストックしておいた方が良い物をまとめてみました。
Basil(バジル)
フラボノイドを含み、酸化によるダメージから細胞を守ってくれます。
Cardamom(カルダモン)
抗菌・抗酸化成分を含んでいます。消化不良を助けてくれて、身体を解毒してくれます。スパイスはアレルギー体質の皮膚に良い影響を与えます。
Cayenne(トウガラシ)
免疫力を高めて新陳代謝を高めて, 食欲の抑制をしてくれます。血液の循環にも良い影響を与えてくれて、皮膚に栄養を運び、皮膚の再生を手助けしてくれます。
Cinnamon(シナモン)
抗菌成分が含まれていて、血糖を安定させてくれるのでシワや傷の原因となるインスリンの上昇を防いでくれます。
Cloves(クローブ)
消化を助けてくれて、抗炎症の効果があるオイルが含まれています。
Cumin(クミン)
鉄分摂取には良い食材で消化の効果を見込めます。また豊富にビタミンEを含んでいて皮膚の再生を促してくれます。
Fennel Seeds(ウイキョウの種)
日焼けの原因である中波長紫外線から守ってくれるケルセチンを含みます。
Ginger(生姜)
運動が原因による筋肉痛によく効く事で知られています。また胃のムカムカや吐き気などに良く効きます。
Mint(ミント)
消化不良を軽減させてくれ、体内に溜まった毒物の排出を促してくれます。
Nutmeg(ナツメグ)
痛みから解放してくれ、解毒効果や脳や皮膚の健康に良い影響を与えます。また質の良い睡眠の手助けをしてくれます。
Oregano(オレガノ)
抗酸化・抗菌の効果があり、風邪に効く事でも有名です。
