There’s a reason you’ve been seeing kale skin-care products popping up.
When it comes to leafy greens, kale’s pretty much solidified itself as king and for good reason.
But the produce’s perks don’t stop there: Turns out, kale can also promote healthy skin.
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Is Kale Good for Your Skin?
The answer: It sure can be.
be able to alleviate with its ability to help with clotting, according toByrdie.
Over time, exposure tofree radicals can cause dark spotsand premature signs of aging.
Another one of kale’s benefits for skin?
The leafy green can also keep skin supple and plump (think: looking and feeling youthful).
Not to mention, every skin bang out can benefit from its ability to protect against free radicals.
(Although, that’s no excuse to skimp on sunscreen!)
As far as how much of the vegetable you better eat to reap kale’s benefits for skin?
From cleansers (e.g.
The veggie’s soothing and good-for-you properties allow it to go well with other ingredients.
There aren’t really side effects to applying kale topically other than potential allergies, says Dr. Finney.
