Simple DIY Skin Care Tips using Fruits

Fruits in skin care? Why not? Fruits contain essential vitamins and minerals that are good for your body. What is good for your body, is definitely good for your skin. Here is a list of what the fruits can do for your skin.

Apple
A very refreshing tonic and also a great skin care treatment for oily skin! With the apple peel, you can also use it as an effective skin cleanser. Nothing goes to waste.

Mix one tablespoon of freshly squeezed apple juice with 1/4 teaspoon of lime juice.

Peaches
Peaches are high in Vitamins A and C and a natural source of alpha-hydroxy acids. These nutrients tighten the skin, unclog pores, reduce wrinkles and lighten age spots. All in all, they give you that moist, dewy peachy look, and serve as a great skin care remedy.

To get the most out of this fruity skin care treatment, gently massage the inner part of the peel on your face for a few minutes before you retire for the night. This will provide a thorough cleansing action on your skin and take off all the dirt that might have accumulated in your pores during the day.

Watermelon
Watermelon along with being a juicy and succulent fruit can also be used as an effective skin care treatment. Watermelon is very useful for removing blemishes on the skin

To effectively remove those unsightly blemishes on your skin, try applying fresh watermelon juice. Simply extract enough juice from a small slice of watermelon and apply it over your face and neck. Leave it on for about fifteen minutes to get the best results. Rinse the juice off your face and neck using warm water. Splash your face and neck with cold water afterwards to close your pores.

Bananas
This fruit has cellulose, protein, potassium, provitamin A, macrocells, organic acid (apple one mainly), vitamins C, B, PP and E. Pulp of banana used in cosmetic masks has perfect emollient, moistening and smoothing effects. That’s why masks from bananas are very useful and necessary for all women.

Mash one overripe banana and spread onto face. Rinse off after 15 to 30 minutes with warm water.

The reader should follow the tips in this article at his own discretion. The writer or the site will not be responsible for any reactions allergic or other wise.

Category Skin Care
Posted on April 12, 2010 at 10:10 am
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