From broccoli to onion, these foodstuff have surprising beauty benefits

Dry, damaged or even dull hair will benefit from broccoli's ability to make it shinier and silkier Photo: AFP

A staple on our plates, some unexpected foods can also be real allies for the skin or hair.

Such is the case with mustard, broccoli and onion, which in just a few months have become the stars of natural beauty routines, giving rise to some unusual cosmetics with unsuspected powers.