We all the know the benefits of starting the day with a nutritionally balanced breakfast, but what if you could take the care and attention you put into what goes on your plate and apply it to your beauty routine, too? We've teamed up with AVEENO® to take your breakfast to the next level!
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so what if you could harness the power of some of the most popular breakfast foods to help you look as good as you feel? Many of the ingredients we rely on to nourish us on the inside can also be beneficial on the outside. The AVEENO® range of skincare products can cleanse and nourish your skin to start your day off right. Not sure where to begin? Here are six key ingredients to look out for when your body needs some natural nourishment.
Oats have been used not just in cereal but in skincare for many years due to their ability to moisturise dehydrated skin. The AVEENO® Daily Moisturising Hand Cream (£5.99) contains active colloidal oatmeal and helps to prevent water loss and keep skin soft and smooth.
The saponin in oats also means they can act as a light cleanser, which can be particularly good for sensitive skin that can't tolerate harsher soap-based products. Try putting some oats in a warm bath if your skin feels itchy or irritated. Raw oats can also be used as a natural and gentle exfoliator, especially when combined with an oil such as coconut oil.
Antibacterial, antifungal, and incredibly nourishing, honey is so much more than a sweetener! Honey can be used as a replacement for a whole host of beauty basics — some people even wash their face with it — but if you'd rather test the waters first, try mixing a little raw honey with milk to make a soothing bath treatment for tired and dry winter skin. You'll be in good company — Cleopatra was alleged to have bathed in honey and milk, too!
Ground apricot stones have been a staple ingredient in skin exfoliators for decades, but this delicious antioxidant-rich fruit can be beneficial to the skin and body in a whole host of other ways. Firstly, it smells delicious, and the AVEENO® Daily Moisturising Body Yogurt — Apricot & Honey Scented (£6.50) and AVEENO® Daily Moisturising Yogurt Body Wash– Apricot & Honey (£7.89) both contain a light apricot fragrance that makes them a treat for your senses.
Apricot oil (derived from the kernels of the fruit) resembles to the body's own sebum, and can help to nourish your skin and keep it soft and supple. Rich in vitamin E (an anti-ageing marvel) and vitamin C (which promotes collagen production), apricot oil can help maintain elasticity and keep skin looking youthful.
Given how much it looks like body lotion or face moisturiser, it should come as no surprise that yoghurt is a skincare gem, as well as a breakfast staple. Hands up — who's tried a homemade face mask with yoghurt as a kid? The good news is you were doing exactly the right thing!
The lactic acid in yoghurt is a gentle exfoliator, sloughing off any dead skin cells to reveal the fresh, glowing skin beneath. It's not the same as using a scrub, but you'll definitely notice a difference if you whip up a yoghurt mask with any breakfast leftovers. Plain, live yoghurt can also be used to soothe sunburn, especially if it comes straight out of the fridge!
Almonds are a great source of high-quality protein, making them a great breakfast addition to compliment a morning workout. The AVEENO® Daily Moisturising Creamy Oil (£7.69) is inspired by this mighty ingredient, and is a go-to when your skin needs a deep down treat. It has all the benefits of the oil, with a more practical creamy consistency for daily use.
Who can resist the delicious scent of vanilla wafting from a freshly baked pastry? As well as having a lovely scent, vanilla is rich in antioxidants, and it's active ingredient (vanillin) can reduce cholesterol levels. Inspired by this delicious and surprising ingredient, the AVEENO® Daily Moisturising Yogurt Body Wash — Vanilla & Oat Scented (£7.89) is a calorie-free dose of morning sweetness.
Get More From Your Morning Favourites
Whether your breakfast of choice is a warming bowl of oats, a vanilla protein smoothie, or a bowl of yogurt and berries, why not use skincare products inspired by these mighty ingredients to nourish and cleanse your skin as well? Next time you're tucking into a hearty breakfast, take note of how to inspire your skin and body regime too!
Credits: Photography: Diggy Lloyd; Prop Styling: Hannah Cork; Food Styling: Nico Ghirlando; Production: Andi Nash