skin care

Eat Your SPF: How To Protect Your Skin Through Your Diet This Summer via Elite Daily

As nutrition experts, we are most frequently asked questions about food as it relates to the waistline. Don't get us wrong, we love talking about slimming foods! But we have to admit we get extra excited when we are asked about food as it relates to health, in terms of preventing disease or combating cell damage. 

Check out our piece on foods that help prevent against sun damage on elitedaily.com. 

That's right, there are certain foods that are particularly high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents, which help to negate free radical damage, such as that caused by the sun. Be sure to check out which foods you want to make sure you're eating enough of this summer! 

 

DIY Coffee Scrub Face Mask

Tired of paying for expensive face masks and skin treatments? We feel you, which is why we're so excited to introduce Emily Van Raay, our beautiful friend and founder of Models for Wellness.  She is showing us how she gets her glowing skin using a few kitchen staples. Trust us, you will love how bright and soft your skin feels afterwards!

Ingredients (to make for 2):

  • 1 cup ground coffee
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp sea salt
  • juice from 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (to apply after the mask)
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