In the world of natural beauty, a bevy of foods are pitted against each other for the next most coveted “skin superfood” title. We decided to make you aware of the latest that rules the roost. So move over green tea and tomato, and make way for….

Oysters: Has oodles of zinc and maybe the best fix for your zapped zit. Zinc deficiency is linked to acne, rough and dry skin, and slow skin wound repair.

Swiss chard: rich in biotin and B-complex this green in essential for skin health and prevention of hair-loss.

Grapefruit: rich source of Vitamin C that promotes collagen production for skin renewal and firmness. Also has lycopene and bioflavonoids for overall skin health.

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We at Zinn love buzzing about natural beauty and this is what we realized… While we turn to our bathrooms and dressers for our daily beauty fix, most of what we need can be found in our pantry shelves. While you probably won’t substitute your entire beauty regime, these are some natural beauty savers to keep at home for a more healthy and gentle beauty care:

Honey: The best natural hydration you can offer your skin to keep it glowing to its max. Just apply a little to you skin after cleansing, leave it on for 5-7 minutes and then wash off.

Oatmeal: Being soothing and anti-inflammatory, oatmeal has beta glucan, a soluble fiber that creates a thin, moisture-retaining film on the surface of the skin. Try placing a handful of oatmeals in a clean washcloth and immerse in hot water for 5 minutes, then splash the water on your face. Also makes an excellent gentle exfoliator when boiled and mixed with milk and soothes irritated skin especially after sun exposure.

Argan Oil: Abundant unsaturated fatty acids help balance moisture levels for excessively dry skin and hair, and the antioxidant vitamin E protects skin from further damage, and the phytosterols repair by boosting collagen formation. Apply on your skin, face and body daily for healthy glowing skin and strong hair.

Oranges and lemons: We love the vitamins in these citruses but what we love even more is to use them for dead skin exfoliation and scar-free treatments. Make a scrub with granulated sugar, olive oil and orange juice and rub it into your elbows, knees and heels with the orange skin to slough off dead skin. Apply a few drops of lemon juice directly on your scars and pimple marks to let its natural bleaching property fade them away over a period of time.

Eggs: can do more for you than giving you your breakfast protein fix. Separate the yolk and the white and whip the egg white until it is frothy. Apply it to your face and wash off after fifteen minutes to tone down redness and tighten pores. For a hair treatment, whisk together 1 egg, 2 tablespoons coconut oil and 2 tablespoons sesame oil. Apply to your hair and wrap a hot towel around for 5 minutes.

Beer: Pump up and volumize flat hair; the yeast and hop swells the hair shaft and plumps the cuticle adding volume and the acidity removes built up product residue. Pour a can over your hair after your shampoo and rinse with water. Opt for a dark beer with more yeast content to do the trick.

Strawberries: one of the richest sources of antioxidant Vitamin C, this can be used on your skin in many forms. One of our favorites is making a strawberry cleanser. Extract some juice of strawberry and mix it with few drops of rose water and spread the mixture on your face with the help of cotton trying to rub a little. Once you have cleaned the skin just rinse it off with cold water.

Lavender oil: Sprinkle some on your pillow for a night of uninterrupted beauty sleep!!