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The Best Fruit Face Packs Based On Your Skin Type
Clear, flawless and healthy skin is desired by all. But we understand how difficult it is to achieve this feat. Not all of us have that flawless skin and most of us deal with various skin issues. So, how do we move a step ahead towards achieving the skin of your dreams?
Well, we suggest home remedies. Home remedies are easy to whip up, pocket-friendly and deeply nourish your skin. Although, it does take a little while to see the results, but as they say 'all good things take time' and so do home remedies. And you'll love the home remedies we have for you today. As you might have guessed from the title, in this article we have jotted down some amazing fruit face packs to give your skin a delightful treat.
How Fruits Help The Skin [1]
We all know that a regular intake of fruits not only helps to maintain our health but our skin as well. However, the topical application of fruits on your skin works like a charm and give you amazing, fast and visible results.
Fruits are packed with vitamins, minerals and proteins that nourish the skin. Rich in vitamin C, fruits boost the collagen production in the skin and thus improve skin elasticity. They help to make the skin look firm and youthful. Thus, they help to prevent the signs of skin ageing such as fine lines and wrinkles. The antioxidant properties of fruits help to protect the skin from free radical damage and help to maintain clear skin.
Moreover, they also help to protect the skin from the harmful UV rays. In short, fruits improve the overall appearance of the skin. And hence, including fruits in your skin care regime is highly recommended.
And if you're wondering about which fruit to use for your skin, here's the solution. Have a look at these fruit face packs based on your skin type.
How To Use Fruits For Different Skin Types
A. For oily skin
1. Banana, oats & honey
Banana possesses antioxidant properties that protect the skin from free radical damage.[2] Oats exfoliate the skin to remove dead skin cells, dirt and excess oil from the skin, while honey has antibacterial properties that help to maintain clear skin.[3]
Ingredients
•
½
ripe
banana
•
2
tbsp
oats
•
1
tsp
honey
Method of use
•
In
a
bowl,
mash
the
banana
into
pulp.
•
To
this,
add
the
oats
and
honey,
and
mix
everything
together
well.
•
Take
the
mixture
on
your
fingers
and
gently
massage
it
on
your
face
for
a
couple
of
minutes.
•
Leave
it
on
for
about
30
minutes.
•
Rinse
it
off
using
lukewarm
water
and
pat
dry.
2. Apple, curd and lemon juice
Apple has antioxidant properties that protect the skin from free radical damage and thus prevents skin ageing. Curd has lactic acid that helps to cleanse the skin and improve the appearance of the skin.[4] The acidic nature of lemon helps to control the excess oil produced in the skin.
Ingredients
•
1
tsp
grated
apple
•
1
tsp
curd
•
1
tsp
lemon
juice
Method of use
•
In
a
bowl,
add
the
grated
apple.
•
Add
curd
to
this
and
give
it
a
good
stir.
•
Lastly,
add
the
lemon
juice
and
mix
all
the
ingredients
together
well
to
make
a
paste.
•
Apply
the
mixture
on
your
face.
•
Leave
it
on
for
10-15
minutes.
•
Rinse
it
off
using
water
and
pat
dry.
B. For dry skin
1. Avocado, milk cream and rose water
Rich in vitamin C, avocado helps to improve skin health as well as protect the skin from the harmful UV rays.[5] Milk cream is highly moisturising for the skin and thus treats dry skin.[6] Rose water not only moisturises the skin, but it also has anti-inflammatory properties that soothe the skin.
Ingredients
•
2
tbsp
mashed
avocado
•
2
tbsp
milk
cream
•
1
tbsp
rose
water
Method of use
•
Take
the
mashed
avocado
in
a
bowl.
•
To
this,
add
the
milk
cream
and
rose
water
and
mix
all
the
ingredients
together
to
make
a
smooth
paste.
•
Apply
this
paste
on
your
face.
•
Leave
it
on
for
20
minutes.
•
Rinse
it
off
using
cold
water.
2. Cucumber and aloe vera
A great remedy to deal with sunburn and skin irritations, cucumber has high water content that keeps the skin nourished and moisturised.[7] Aloe vera is an amazing skin care ingredient that locks the moisture in the skin and helps to improve the appearance of the skin.[8]
Ingredients
•
1
cup
cucumber
•
2
tbsp
fresh
aloe
vera
gel
Method of use
•
Mix
both
the
ingredients
together
in
a
bowl.
•
Apply
the
mixture
on
your
face.
•
Leave
it
on
for
15
minutes.
•
Rinse
it
off
later.
C. For normal skin
1. Papaya and honey
Rich in vitamin C and beta-carotene, papaya improves the elasticity of the skin and protect the skin from the harmful UV rays.[1] Honey locks the moisture in the skin to leave you with soft and supple skin.
Ingredients
•
2
chunks
of
papaya
•
1
tsp
honey
Method of use
•
In
a
bowl,
mash
the
papaya
into
pulp.
•
Add
honey
to
this
and
mix
both
the
ingredients
together
well
to
make
a
paste.
•
Wash
your
face
and
pat
dry.
•
Apply
this
paste
on
your
face.
•
Leave
it
on
for
10-15
minutes.
•
Rinse
it
off
thoroughly.
•
Finish
it
off
with
some
moisturiser.
2. Mango and fuller's earth (multani mitti)
Mango possesses antioxidant properties that improve the skin elasticity to fight signs of ageing such as wrinkles. Besides, it also helps to prevent the skin from UV damage.[9] Fuller's earth helps to absorb the dirt, impurities and excess oil from the skin and thus cleanses the skin.
Ingredients
•
1
ripe
mango
•
2-3
tbsp
fuller's
earth
Method of use
•
Cut
the
mango
into
slices
and
add
them
to
a
bowl.
•
Mash
the
mango
into
a
smooth
pulp.
•
Add
multani
mitti
to
this
and
mix
both
the
ingredients
together
well.
•
Apply
the
mixture
to
your
face
and
neck.
•
Leave
it
on
for
30
minutes
to
dry.
•
After
it
dries,
gently
scrub
your
face
in
circular
motions
for
a
few
seconds.
•
Rinse
your
face
thoroughly.
D. For combination skin
1. Apple and grapes
Rich in vitamin C, this fruit pack is amazing to improve the elasticity and appearance of the skin. Besides, grapes are an amazing ingredient to tackle various skin issues to refresh and rejuvenate the skin.[10]
Ingredients
•
½
grated
apple
•
7-8
grapes
Method of use
•
Add
the
apple
and
grapes
in
a
blender
and
grind
them
together
to
make
a
paste.
•
Wash
your
face
and
pat
dry.
•
Apply
the
apple-grape
paste
on
your
face.
•
Leave
it
on
for
about
an
hour.
•
Rinse
it
off
later.
2. Strawberry, cocoa powder and honey
Rich in vitamin C, strawberry helps to maintain firm and youthful skin. Besides, it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that soothe the skin and protect it from the harmful UV rays.[11] Cocoa powder moisturises the skin and helps to boost the elasticity of the skin as well. Honey cleanses the skin and makes it soft and supple.
Ingredients
•
4
ripe
strawberries
•
1
tbsp
cocoa
powderwa
•
1
tsp
honey
Method of use
•
In
a
bowl,
mash
the
strawberries
into
pulp.
•
Add
cocoa
powder
and
honey
to
it
and
mix
all
the
ingredients
together
well.
•
Apply
the
mixture
on
your
face
and
neck.
•
Leave
it
on
for
10-15
minutes.
•
Rinse
it
off
using
lukewarm
water
and
pat
your
face
dry.
E. For sensitive skin
1. Avocado and kiwi
A great agent to improve skin health and appearance, avocado also protects the skin from the UV rays and its harmful effects.[5] Kiwi contains vitamin C and E that improve skin elasticity and prevent it from damage.
Ingredients
•
1
ripe
avocado
•
1
kiwi
•
1
tsp
honey
Method of use
•
Scoop
out
the
avocado
in
a
bowl.
•
Add
kiwi
to
this
and
mash
both
the
ingredients
together
into
a
pulp.
•
Lastly,
add
the
honey
and
mix
everything
together
well.
•
Apply
the
mixture
on
your
face
and
neck.
•
Leave
it
on
for
about
30
minutes.
•
Rinse
it
off
later.
•
Pat
your
skin
dry
and
apply
some
moisturiser
to
finish
it
off.
2. Watermelon face pack
The highly moisturising watermelon contains amino acids and lycopene that nourish the skin, protect it from damage and prevent the premature ageing of the skin.[12]
Ingredient
• Few chunks of watermelon
Method of use
•
In
a
bowl,
mash
the
watermelon
into
pulp.
•
Apply
it
on
your
face
and
neck.
•
Leave
it
on
for
20
minutes.
•
Rinse
it
off
using
cold
water.
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- [2] Pereira, A., & Maraschin, M. (2015). Banana (Musa spp) from peel to pulp: ethnopharmacology, source of bioactive compounds and its relevance for human health.Journal of ethnopharmacology,160, 149-163.
- [3] McLoone, P., Oluwadun, A., Warnock, M., & Fyfe, L. (2016). Honey: A Therapeutic Agent for Disorders of the Skin.Central Asian journal of global health,5(1), 241. doi:10.5195/cajgh.2016.241
- [4] Smith, W. P. (1996). Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid.Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology,35(3), 388-391.
- [5] Dreher, M. L., & Davenport, A. J. (2013). Hass avocado composition and potential health effects.Critical reviews in food science and nutrition,53(7), 738–750. doi:10.1080/10408398.2011.556759
- [6] Morifuji, M., Oba, C., Ichikawa, S., Ito, K., Kawahata, K., Asami, Y., ... & Sugawara, T. (2015). A novel mechanism for improvement of dry skin by dietary milk phospholipids: Effect on epidermal covalently bound ceramides and skin inflammation in hairless mice.Journal of dermatological science,78(3), 224-231.
- [7] Mukherjee, P. K., Nema, N. K., Maity, N., & Sarkar, B. K. (2013). Phytochemical and therapeutic potential of cucumber.Fitoterapia,84, 227-236.
- [8] Surjushe, A., Vasani, R., & Saple, D. G. (2008). Aloe vera: a short review.Indian journal of dermatology,53(4), 163–166. doi:10.4103/0019-5154.44785
- [9] Song, J. H., Bae, E. Y., Choi, G., Hyun, J. W., Lee, M. Y., Lee, H. W., & Chae, S. (2013). Protective effect of mango (Mangifera indica L.) against UVB‐induced skin aging in hairless mice.Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine,29(2), 84-89.
- [10] Ndiaye, M., Philippe, C., Mukhtar, H., & Ahmad, N. (2011). The grape antioxidant resveratrol for skin disorders: promise, prospects, and challenges.Archives of biochemistry and biophysics,508(2), 164–170. doi:10.1016/j.abb.2010.12.030
- [11] Giampieri, F., Alvarez-Suarez, J. M., Tulipani, S., Gonzàles-Paramàs, A. M., Santos-Buelga, C., Bompadre, S., ... & Battino, M. (2012). Photoprotective potential of strawberry (Fragaria× ananassa) extract against UV-A irradiation damage on human fibroblasts.Journal of agricultural and food chemistry,60(9), 2322-2327.
- [12] Naz, A., Butt, M. S., Sultan, M. T., Qayyum, M. M., & Niaz, R. S. (2014). Watermelon lycopene and allied health claims.EXCLI journal,13, 650–660.
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