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Superfoods for healthy hair and skin

- (With inputs from beauty experts Sangeeta Velaskar and Rishabh Mariwala)

Superfoods are no longer just restricted to the grocery store. In fact, they are taking over the beauty aisles, too.

Experts list out a few superfoods to be included as part of your daily regimen:

Basil extracts can work wonders for your hair.

This infusion rejuvenate­s hair follicles, keeps your scalp cool, and promotes circulatio­n.

Sugarcane extracts are an excellent source of minerals that support hair growth. Sugarcane is often termed as a health drink as it contains vitamin B12, vitamin C and vitamin A along with elements like zinc, potassium and calcium. Avocado extracts are great when used in a hair mask. It nourishes as well as strengthen­s the hair. Apples have fibre content called Pyrus malus. This type of fibre can help balance pH levels in the hair and clean the dirt from the scalp.

The superfood kiwi is a powerhouse of nutrients and is rich in antioxidan­ts, especially vitamins C and E as well as polyphenol­s. Kiwi helps prevent oxidative stress and protects from the damaging effects of pollutants. It is also an excellent source of Vitamin E that prevents the formation of free radicals that helps you achieve great skin.

KIWI IS A POWERHOUSE OF NUTRIENTS, AND IS RICH IN ANTIOXIDAN­TS, ESPECIALLY VITAMINS C, E AND POLYPHENOL­S

 ?? PHOTO: SHUTTERSTO­CK ?? Fruits such as kiwi and oranges are packed with nutrients
PHOTO: SHUTTERSTO­CK Fruits such as kiwi and oranges are packed with nutrients

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