The body converts beta-carotene into retinol when it is needed. The effect can be twofold: it helps protect the skin from free radicals formed due to UV radiation and environmental stress, and it also supports natural collagen production. The result is brighter, smoother, and better-nourished skin without a complicated care routine.
These fresh and aromatic carrot salads can be useful not only as a delicious dish but also as a skin-friendly choice. The ingredients turn this salad recipe into a kind of anti-aging, age-defying, bowl that works from the inside.
Recipe
5 carrots
1 chili pepper pod (adjust according to desired spiciness – reduce if needed)
2 garlic cloves
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp white vinegar
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 lime
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Preparation
1. Peel the carrots, then use a vegetable peeler to cut them into thin strips. Place them in a bowl.
2. Finely chop the chili pepper and add it to the salad. Peel and press the garlic into the bowl.
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3. Pour rice vinegar, soy sauce, white vinegar, and sesame oil into the salad. Also squeeze the lime juice and mix everything well.
4. Add sesame seeds and let the salad sit for about 20 minutes. Then serve – it tastes best fresh.
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