BeaN EP 56: Skin Benefits of Celery Juice
Celery, an incredibly low-calorie vegetable packed with a substantial amount of fibre, essential vitamins, and minerals, boasts numerous health benefits.
1). Anti-Ageing Properties
Consuming it orally benefits the entire body, while topical application of vitamin C is popular. Celery juice, widely recognised as the magic drink of youth, is rich with essential vitamins A and C, crucial for combating radical damage that affects skin appearance.
2). Combating inflammatory acne
With its rich content of phytonutrients and compounds like luteolin, celery demonstrates antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Luteolin, specifically, may hinder the production of COX-2, an enzyme that triggers inflammation.
This vegetable effectively combats inflammation, actively addressing blemishes and aiding in the healing and fading of acne scars. The inclusion of mineral salts, along with vitamin K, folate, potassium, and trace minerals, further contributes to its efficacy.
3). Boosted Skin Hydration
Primarily composed of water, celery juice serves as a great hydrating agent for the skin, containing about 95% water. Maintaining sufficient fluid levels through celery consumption helps prevent dehydration, consequently enhancing skin appearance.
While adequate hydration through fluid intake is crucial for skin health, research shows that water consumption alone might not directly improve dry skin. Dry skin, resulting from decreased protective skin oils, often necessitates the use of moisturisers to retain water within the skin’s epidermis.
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References
Gordon J & Szalay J, “Celery: Health Benefits & Nutrition Facts” (livescience.com, February 23, 2022) <https://www.livescience.com/50640-celery-nutrition.html>
Kooti, W., & Daraei, N. (2017). A Review of the Antioxidant Activity of Celery (Apium graveolens L). Journal of evidence-based complementary & alternative medicine, 22(4), 1029–1034. https://doi.org/10.1177/2156587217717415
Ziyan, L., Yongmei, Z., Nan, Z., Ning, T., & Baolin, L. (2007). Evaluation of the anti-inflammatory activity of luteolin in experimental animal models. Planta medica, 73(3), 221–226. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2007-967122
