People often complain of dull-looking skin which is a result of several factors such as your diet, pollution, dust, stress, etc. But fruits can come to your rescue in getting back the glow in your skin. Divita Kanoria, chief wellness officer, The Vedic Collection shares some fruit face packs for this purpose.
Have combination skin? Take an orange and squeeze it. Use three teaspoon of the juice and mix it with a tablespoon of yoghurt. The citrus property of orange helps in giving a refreshing glow to the skin. The fruit also has skin lightening agents. It helps in reducing dark spots and blemishes and improves complexion as well as cleans the skin. The citric nature of the fruit acts as a natural toner and and improves the skin texture resulting in tighter skin. The yoghurt maintains the moisture level in the skin.
Best for normal skin type, mix half teaspoon of pomegranate (anar) juice, mash a small piece of banana to give thickness to the paste and add half teaspoon of lemon juice with a pinch of turmeric powder. Further, add a pinch of Fuller’s earth (multani mitti), and half a teaspoon of sandalwood (chandan) powder. Mix everything together and apply on the face. It will help clear the skin and give a healthy glow. Pomegranates contains three times the amount of antioxidants and vitamins than green tea . This, along with the soothing properties of sandalwood and Fuller’s earth ensure that your skin is rejuvenated and refreshed. The pores in your skin can breathe again thanks to the exfoliating action of bananas. Your skin will also feel fairer and brighter because of the turmeric and its skin brightening properties.
Mash one peach and tomato together. Mix in it a tablespoon of honey and apply onto your face. Let it sit for a good half an hour. Wash off using lukewarm water. Over prolonged usage, you will notice, plumper, healthier and tighter skin. Peaches are abundant in vitamin C, potassium and magnesium. Its moisturising properties combined with the cleansing action of tomatoes will leave leave your skin looking visibly radiant. Honey will nourish your skin and prevent outbreak of acne and unclog pores.
Mix and pulp all the fruits together. The mixture will be quite watery due to the high water content in each fruit. You can use ground oats to thicken the mixture and provide granules for a scrubbing action. Apply onto a thoroughly washed face and keep for 20 minutes. Blueberries are packed with antioxidants that rejuvenate the skin internally. Vitamin C is a major component in strawberries and plays a key role in the production of collagen, the amino acid responsible for promoting skin elasticity. Watermelon is rich in vitamins A, B and C and keeps skin hydrated and radiant. Together, these fruits will repair the damage and wear-and-tear your skin undergoes and result in a fresh complexion.
Tomatoes are juicy to eat and work wonders for your beauty too. This is so because tomatoes boast of lycopene which is meant to resolve your skin’s problems and leave a glowing effect. Apart from this, they come with a host of benefits like making your skin look brighter, radiant and tighter as well. They can also be used as a natural conditioner for your hair, thereby making it shiny and smooth.
What tomatoes can do for your beauty:
Even out skin tone
Tomatoes, in addition to being good for your health, can be used topically on your skin. In fact, if you apply tomato juice or rub a tomato slice on your skin, you will see the skin tone even out and glow within days. It is a rich source of vitamin C which helps brighten your skin. Here are 6 ways you can ensure healthy and glowing skin.
Resolve skin problems
Tomato seed oil can be used to reduce a number of skin problems and conditions. Tomatoes have certain substances which help slow the ageing process along with fighting free radicals. The oil is used to reduce psoriasis and eczema. It restores damaged skin as well.
Reduce acne
Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C and A which are used commonly in ointments and creams to treat acne. Therefore, if you have acne, you can apply the juice of tomato on your skin. Here is what you can do for acne-free skin.
Soothe sun-burnt skin
There are a number of beauty experts who are of the belief that individuals who consume about 4-5 tablespoons of tomato paste every day for at least 3 months will be protected naturally against sunburn. If you are suffering from sun-burnt skin, you can apply tomato to the affected area for relief. Here ishow you can heal sunburns at home.
Beat dandruff
Dandruff is a hair woe for many especially during winters. But the humble tomato can help you beat it. All you have to do is apply tomato pulp on your scalp as an effective remedy. Do this once or twice every week to see results.
How to use tomatoes
Tomato oil to help soften the skin
In order to soften your skin, you can use tomato oil to massage the areas affected. Leave it on the entire night and wash it off in the morning. Tomato oil can also be added to facial creams and scrubs to keep your skin smooth and soft.
Tomato juice to cleanse pores
In order to to cleanse pores on your face, you can add 3-4 drops of tomato juice to a tablespoon of water and then apply it to your face with a cotton ball. You will need to massage your skin gently with the mixture and then leave it on your face for 10-15 minutes. If you follow this routine regularly, the pores on your face will reduce in size eventually.
Tomato mash to reduce zits and acne
Getting rid of acne and zits is now made simple by cutting the tomato in half and applying it to your face. If you have an acne problem, you can peel a tomato, mash it and then apply the pulp on your skin and leave it on for an hour. Wash the pulp off your face and dry it. You can use this natural pack to rid your skin of pimples and a tan from exposure to the sun.
Tomato juice with honey for smooth skin
If you are looking to achieve smooth skin, you can mix tomato juice with honey to make a thick paste. You will need to apply the mixture on your face and keep it on for close to 15 minutes. Wash off with plain water. You can be assured of glowing and smooth skin.
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