Fruits are a natural source for enhancing beauty, as they are a powerhouse of antioxidants and contain some essential minerals in their natural form.
Beautify with fruits
1. Mango:
This luscious fruit is a rich source of vitamins like A, C, E, and K and minerals like phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. It also contains bioflavonoids, which are powerful antioxidants and help to neutralize free radical damage. Mangoes help to tone and rejuvenate the skin. They also help to delay the visible signs of skin aging. Apart from restoring normal balance, they have a softening effect on the skin and hair. They are said to tighten the pores and strengthen the hair roots. Mango pulp can be added to fruit packs and applied to the skin and hair. Mangoes are used to make cosmetics like body and hair butter for beauty care.
2. Lemon:
We all know this citrus fruit is a rich source of Vitamin C and minerals. As a cosmetic ingredient, lemon can be used in various ways, but avoid using it undiluted, as it can be harsh on the skin. However, on areas where the skin is thicker, like elbows and knees, rub lemon halves and wash off with water. Over a period of time, it cleanses and lightens skin color. Lemon can also be used as a hand lotion. Mix it with rose water and rub it into the skin of the hands. For rough hands, rub granulated sugar and the juice of a lemon together on the hands, till the sugar dissolves. Then rinse off with water. Done regularly, it will help to improve the skin texture. Add lemon juice to “tea water” for a hair rinse, to make the hair silky and shiny. Boil used tea leaves in enough water and cool the liquid. Add the juice of one lemon and use it as a last rinse. Lemon peels can be dried and powdered and used in face packs and scrubs.
3. Ripe Papaya:
This tropical fruit has so many benefits that it used to be called “the food of the angels”. It is a rich source of antioxidants like Vitamins A, C, and B, folate and pantothenic acid, and minerals like potassium, copper, and magnesium. Papaya contains papain, an enzyme that helps to soften and remove dead skin cells, making the skin clearer and brighter. It also helps to lighten skin color if used regularly over a period of time. Ripe papaya pulp can be applied on the face or mixed with other ingredients like oatmeal, curd, and honey to make face masks. Leave on for 20 to 30 minutes and wash off with water. Papaya pulp mixed with curd can be applied to the body.
4. Banana:
One of the most common fruits available around the year, the banana packs quite a punch in terms of nutrition and health benefits. It is one of the richest sources of potassium and also contains Vitamin C and B6. Bananas are beneficial for both skin and hair treatments. Its potassium content helps to soften both the hair and the skin. Bananas can be made into a pulp and added to both face and hair packs. Bananas help hair that has been damaged by repeated coloring and other chemical treatments. They can be made into a pulp and applied to the hair like a pack. Leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes and then wash it off. Egg yolk or curd may be added to mashed bananas and applied as a hair pack. If the hair is very dry, add one teaspoon of pure glycerin or honey to the banana pack. Almond oil may also be added to the banana hair pack.
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