Eat your retinol! Dermat shares recipe of ‘retinol salad’
Hindustan TimesYouthful, glowing skin is one of the coveted skincare goals. Dr Shammi Theesan, a Melbourne University-trained dermatologist, took to Instagram on March 18 to share a supercharged salad recipe featuring a combination of vegetables and dressing sauces that contain a power-packed compound, which eventually converts into retinol. Here's how to whip up the bowl of goodness that benefits you inside out: Retinol salad There's one component that's organically present within all the veggies Dr Theesan selected for the veggies and it's beta-carotene, making this regular salad a game-changer for skincare concerns. Ingredients: Carrots Capsicum Sweet potato Squeeze lemon 1 tbsp Tamari sauce Sesame oil Rice wine vinegar Each of the veggies or sauces added a rich value to the salad. And remember beta-carotene converts into retinol.” Sweet potato has double benefits, along with beta-carotene, suggesting to keep the skin, instead of peeling it as it's good for the gut microbiome.
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