If you have been dealing with skin issues like dull, lifeless, wrinkled or tired skin, this suggests that your skin needs care.
And what better way to provide a natural glow and shine to your skin than to include some yummy fruits in your diet.
You may be surprised to know, but your skin mirrors what you put inside your tummies, which means whether you eat healthy food or you make wrong eating choices, your skin shows it all.
Some people are genetically blessed with good skin, and others have to strive hard to attain that perfect skin goal.
There is no need to worry, as including some of the following fruits in your diet can help you get that wow glow:
1. Mango
The yummy, juicy and succulent mango is a wonder food for rejuvenating your skin. Mango contains vitamin A, C, E and K. This fruits also has anti-inflammatory properties and also protects the skin from any kind of DNA damage. The healing properties of mango make it an ideal ingredient in many cosmetic preparations.
How to use It
- Take some mango pulp and apply liberally all over your face and neck. Leave for ten minutes and rinse with tepid water
- Eat mango in the form of shake, mixed in your breakfast cereal or as a snack
- If you have dry skin, mix some mashed mango, yoghurt and honey. Apply this pack on your face and leave for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse and pat dry
- In case of oily or combination skin, mix some lemon juice and rose water in mango pulp and apply on your face
2. Watermelon
Watermelon is a boon for the skin, especially for women who have acne-prone or sensitive skin. For a glowing skin in summer, watermelon is one thing that you cannot give a miss. Watermelons contain almost 92 per cent of water in them, making them ideal for flushing out the harmful toxins from the skin and it also keeps the digestive system in track.
How to use It
- Take watermelon juice on a daily basis
- Alternatively, eat watermelon fruit as a midmorning snack
- You may add watermelon to your smoothies, desserts or puddings too
- You may apply watermelon pulp on the skin for at least minutes for a dewy fresh glow
3. Oranges
This bright fruit is not only vibrant in colour, but its tangy and juicy taste is loved by most of us. This citrus fruit has vitamin C, which is a boon for the skin. Oranges are beneficial in the prevention of photodamage and oxidative damage. Oranges are loaded with antioxidants and thus helpful in reducing inflammation, synthesising collagen and preventing DNA damage
How to use It
- You may consume half or one orange a day
- You may take freshly squeezed orange juice
- You may add orange in your salads, puddings or desserts
- You may apply orange juice on your skin to get rid of pigmentation and to brighten your complexion
4. Papaya
Papaya is one fruit that should be included in your diet if you wish to have perfect skin. This is because papaya is rich in various vitamins like A, B and C, and it also has ample amounts of minerals like magnesium, copper and potassium. This wonder fruit also has antifungal, antiviral, and antibacterial properties and thus this work wonders in curing various skin infections, skin ulcers, warts, eczema etc.
How to use It
- Include a bowl of this mushy fruit as a morning or evening snack
- Include this fruit in your shakes or smoothies
- Take a small chunk on papaya and mash it nicely. Apply on your face and rinse after 10 to 15 minutes
- To get rid of dry and flaky skin, apply papaya pulp mixed with some almond oil
5. Pomegranate
This fruit is one of the best fruits for bright skin. Not only the vibrant pearly seeds of this fruits but it’s a white membrane and peel contain antioxidants, which are good for removing pigmentation and also helps in protecting the skin against UV-A and UV-B damage. This fruit also has sufficient amounts of vitamin C and K, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus.
How to use It
- You can mix pomegranate in your porridge, cereals, or have it as a midmorning snack
- You can make pomegranate juice or smoothies. You can also add it to your puddings and salads
- You can squeeze some seeds and apply the juice on your skin to get a pinkish glow
