As part of our new series Key Ingredients, we are spotlighting a food item that not only has health benefits but also can be incorporated into your beauty routine and style choices to improve your whole wellbeing. The first ingredient is the orange.
High in monoterpenes, oranges possess stimulating and purifying qualities, making it ideal to support healthy immune system function. One orange provides a range of vitamins and minerals such as 130% of your vitamin C needs for the day. Vitamin C has great benefits for eye health and for maintaining healthy skin. The high concentration of Vitamin C is also great for fighting off colds this season. Oranges make a great snack too as they are high in fiber which can help reduce the risk of heart disease.
The fresh, sweet citrus scent has the power to clear out any negativity and transform it into brilliant and life-affirming energy. When we smell the orange scent, that olfactory information connects directly with us and can create deep emotional and behavioral transformations in our inner and outer spaces.
Diffusing orange essential oil will energize and uplift the mind and body while purifying the air. Use 27 drops of orange essential oil in a spray bottle with water. This orange spray can be used to lift and clear the energy of a space. This can be an especially helpful wellness practice to start your day off on a positive note.
The color orange stimulates and energizes, and can be used to enhance creativity. Try adding an orange matte lipstick for a pop of color to a makeup look to connect with this creativity-inducing energy. Also, consider adding oranges to your skincare routine. Since oranges can be a powerful cleanser and purifying agent, try looking for a facial cleanser made with orange extract.
Credits: Photographer: Centered Images || Hair/makeup and prop stylist: Hannah Martin || Model: Christina Hebert
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