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Raspberries for Skin
A handful of raspberries might sound like a great snack, but these fruit superstars are also powerhouses for your skin. Thanks to super-high levels of vitamin C, Mackey explains their strong antioxidant properties protects skin from free radicals (major skin agers). "They hydrate the skin and naturally increase both collagen and elastin levels. They're also a smart source of vitamin K which helps the body heal wounds, scars, stretch marks and spider veins," she explains.

To use raspberries at home, you can mash them into a paste by adding a bit of coconut oil. Apply directly, leave on for 10 minutes and wash off to bank the rewards of these sweet treats.

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Raspberry Beauty Products
Herbivore Moon Fruit Superfruit Night Treatment, $58
Using fruit enzymes from raspberries, butter and hyaluronic acid, this overnight treatment improves the texture of your skin, corrects your skin tone and prevents dryness. Other fruits are infused in this fruity blend too, including prickly pear, goji berry, papaya, lemon, orange, bilberry and cranberry.

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Green Tea for Skin
Less of a coffee drinker and more into a hot cup of tea to get your ready for the workday? Another morning beverage that's ideal for your skin is green tea. Fielding explains that much like cucumbers, green tea can work to invigorate and clear your skin, while decreasing any swelling. "Green tea improves the skin complexion by reducing inflammation, healing blemishes and reducing the signs of scarring. Green tea bags can also help with puffy eyes and dark circles. It reduces the signs of aging by helping with sagging skin, sun spots, fine line and wrinkles," she notes.

Try this healing DIY face mask made with honey and matcha, an extra-potent form of green tea. Mix 1/2 teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of matcha to form a paste. Depending on the consistency of your honey, you may need slightly more. Spread the mixture over your face and neck using circular movements. Leave on for 10-15 minutes and remove with a warm, wet washcloth.

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Green Tea Beauty Products
Youth To The People Age Prevention Superfood Cream, $48
This product doesn't just give you the recommended green tea, but also adds in some of your go-to salad bases to jam pack the nutrients: kale and spinach. In addition to the edible ingredients, hyaluronic acid also helps to make your skin look younger and fresher, too.

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Origins RitualiTea Matcha Madness Revitalizing Powder Face Mask With Matcha & Green Tea, $36
This finely milled powder utilizes the power of green tea, along with oatmeal, almond oil and lavender oil to completely soothe and transform blotchy, uneven skin. Your face is left softer, smoother and more even-toned.

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BY LINDSAY TIGAR | AUG 8, 2017 | SHARES
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