Beautiful Skin Inside Out

Fruits are the best way to achieve and maintain a beautiful skin. Everyone’s been recommending them, from the models in fashion magazines to the aunty next door. For unlike other wonder cures, fruits are great for you, whether you eat them or apply them. They protect the body against infections, strengthen the immune system and heal wounds.

Some fruits which are beneficial for the skin are listed below.

1) Apricot - Dried or fresh, a handful of apricot is loaded with Vitamins A, C, potassium, calcium, phosphorous and fibre. It helps those who have dull and life less skin and the iron regulates haemoglobin. Apricots also have beta-carotene that improves immunity and helps fight skin allergies, rashes and other skin problems. Apply some fresh apricot juice on your skin to soothe sun burns.

2) Watermelon – This fruit consists of 90 % water and hydrates the skin and body. It has rejuvenating effect on the skin. It contains lycopene that helps flush out toxins and combats free radicals with its anti-oxidant properties. It is an inexpensive and a quick detox therapy for skin. Keep thin slices of watermelon on your face for a quick cooling.

3) Papaya – Papaya is a good sources if Vitamin A and papain. Vitamin A acts as an anti-oxidant, while the papain breaks down inactive proteins and removes dead cells. The best feature of the fruit is its low-sodium quality. Since the salt content is less, the water retention is also little. The result is an overall hydrated skin. Rub mashed papaya on cracked heels to remove dead cells and make feet softer.