That fruits are the best medicine is
a well-known fact.
We also know that a cup of fruit
juice a day is sure to guarantee a clear complexion. How about a massage with a
fruit pulp or a fruit facial? Fruit facials have been there for at least a
decade now. But with people getting more wary of effect of chemicals on the
skin, a majority of them are now resorting to using something from their own
kitchen. What better way to pamper your skin than with pure stuff which is free
of toxins and not harmful to your skin?
Besides
the fact that they hydrate
and rejuvenate your skin, the very smell of a fruit on your face is
quite De-stressing. Unlike the chemical beauty treatments, fruits are
cost-effective,
natural and also bring a visible difference. Here are a few fruits and
their
properties, choose what suits you best!
Banana: This is one fruit that's abundantly available in India all
through the year. We know it's a good source of iron, magnesium and potassium
and helps reduce menstrual cramps. The effect of banana on skin too is not
something that can be ignored. Bananas are rich in vitamin A, B and E and hence
works as an anti-aging agent. A fresh mashed banana facial can do wonders for
your skin.
Lemon: Lemon juice is an important ingredient in most Indian
recipes. This is also a fruit of all seasons and almost always finds place on
your kitchen shelf or refrigerator. With its vitamin C content, its juice will
keep your skin beautiful. A glass of warm water with a tsp of honey and a dash
of lemon juice on an empty stomach every morning is a great skin cleanser. With
its astringent properties, it can be used to lighten the skin tone and also
diminish acne scars. Rub the inside of a lemon peel on your elbow remove dark
spots. Mix lemon and honey and use it as a natural bleach on your skin.Apple:
An apple a day keeps the doctor away is cliched, but its health benefits are
undisputable. Apple's antioxidant property prevents cell and tissue damage.
Studies by nutritionists have shown that apples contain abundant amounts of
elastin and collagen that help keep the skin young. Applying a mixture of
mashed apple, honey, rose water and oatmeal can act as a great exfoliating mask
on your skin.
Orange: Rich in vitamin C that improves skin texture. Like apple,
orange too contains collagen that slows skin aging process. Rub the insides of
orange on your skin to tighten the skin. Oranges can be dried and powdered and
used as a natural scrub. Like lemon, oranges too help clear skin blemishes.
Papaya: The benefits of this fruit on skin have perhaps been talked
about since the time of our ancestors. Papaya is rich in antioxidants and
contain a special enzyme called papain that can kill dead cells and cure skin
impurities. A glass of papaya milk or just applying the flesh of papaya on your
skin can do wonders to your skin.
Mango: Rightly called the king of fruits for not just its taste but
also for health benefits. The soft pulpy fruit has an amazing effect on skin
too. Rich in vitamin-A and rich antioxidants, it fights against skin aging,
regenerates skin cells and restores the elasticity of skin.