REWIND the clock… with the help of a mineral-packed ‘apple nut’
They say it doesn’t matter how old you ARE… but how old you FEEL.
But even if you still feel like a TEENAGER… your reflection could tell a DIFFERENT story.
Who’s that OLD PERSON staring back at me???
It’s not just vanity.
Other folks treat you differently when they see you as “elderly” – especially if you’ve got all the trappings.
I’m talking about graying, thinning hair… dull, worn-out skin… and more.
Fortunately, there’s a way to KEEP your youthful glow… and maybe even RESTORE that dark head of hair!
It’s NOT an expensive serum… or an invasive procedure.
In fact, it’s something you can do right in the comfort of your own home.
You’re probably already aware of the potential health benefits of EATING nuts…
But there’s ONE nut in particular that, when used topically, could be an anti-aging hero!
It’s the cashew.
This nut grows on an apple-like fruit that comes from a Brazilian tree (Anacardium occidentale)… which now grows throughout the world, including Africa and Southeast Asia.
It’s RENOWNED for its robust mineral content and tasty flavor…
And cold-pressed cashew oil… a.k.a. kaju oil, as it’s known in India… isn’t just a healthy alternative for cooking.
It can also be used as a skin tonic…
Helping BEAT BACK the dryness that comes with aging…
As well as helping to PROTECT skin from UV damage and even REPAIR tissue damage.
That’s because in addition to minerals like magnesium and selenium… cashews also contain high amounts of vitamin E.
But that’s not all…
Because cashew oil can also work wonders when you apply it to your scalp, where it can help moisturize dry, brittle hair.
On your scalp, cashew oil’s copper content can also help BOOST production of melanin, the pigment that keeps your hair from going gray, by BLOCKING the action of the enzyme tyrosinase.
Cashew oil can even help BANISH scalp infections, a potential culprit behind hair loss!
The key antimicrobial compound in cashews is called anacardic acid… which has shown potential for helping beat back even the NASTIEST of skin infections…
Like those caused by the “superbug” that too often strikes vulnerable seniors, MRSA.
Anacardic acid also offers anti-inflammatory and antioxidant action, to boot.
Now, you wouldn’t want to apply PURE anacardic acid onto your skin or scalp… because it would be WAY too powerful (and therefore irritating).
But the amount found in cashew nuts… and cold-pressed oil… is potent enough to be effective but gentle enough to not cause any harm.
You’ll start seeing cashew “creams” and “butters” listed as an ingredient in more and more cosmetic products as the Western beauty industry continues to discover this nut.
But you don’t need to be trendy to try cashew for yourself.
Look for food-grade cashew nut oil at your local health food store or online… and try diluting it first with an innocuous carrier oil (like coconut or jojoba) before applying it to your skin or scalp.
As always, conduct a patch test to detect any sensitivities you might have.
And if you already know you’re allergic to other tree nuts… like almonds or walnuts… or legumes like peanuts… you’ll want to stay away from cashews.
To cooking up a more youthful appearance,
Sarah Reagan
P.S. To SLAM THE BRAKES on graying hair, you can also try this divine tree trick… and this Mediterranean seed.
