HYDERABAD: Seasonal fruits like mango and watermelon have been the preferred picks at the market this season. But apart from using them for juices and shakes, did you know that you could use them for some beauty maintenance? Here’s how you can get refreshing healthy skin during these hot days
Watermelon face pack
Even though it sounds unusual, watermelon is a natural cleanser. It is suitable for all skin types and leaves your skin with a velvety texture. Acting as a revitalising agent, the watermelon pack will give your face a cool, clean and young look. Due to dirt and pollution, your pores get clogged which makes it look dull. The fruit works wonders in opening the pores up and making your skin look fresh.
Ingredients
l Watermelon slices
l Yogurt (if required)
Method
l You simply need to prepare a pulp by mashing a few pieces of watermelon and apply them generously over your neck and face. Add yogurt if you wish for a thicker consistency.
l Leave it on for 20 minutes and then wash using cold water.
l Don’t be surprised by the rather immediate results which includes glowing skin. If used on a regular basis, you can get rid of skin care problems such as sun burn, pimples, uneven skin tone and acne scars.
Fun facts
l Watermelon is full of antioxidants, it prevents free radical damage and hence fights the signs of skin ageing
l It is an excellent skin exfoliator as it is rich in malic acid. If you want to exfoliate your dead skin cells, simply rub watermelon pulp on your face and wash it off after 20 minutes.
l High in vitamin B6 which is used by the body, it relieves from fatigue, stress, anxiety, etc.
l A natural moisturiser, it proves to be a natural toner for the face and keeps the skin glowing and well hydrated.
Mango and Yogurt face pack
You haven’t really tasted summer if you haven’t gorged on mangoes. But apart from taste, the King of Fruits is rich in vitamin C which is healthy for skin. Yogurt, on the other hand, is known to be rich in lactic acid which is anti-ageing and improves the skin’s texture. Mix the two, and the result is a rather handy beauty solution.
Ingredients:
l 1 Ripe Mango
l 6 Tablespoons of Yogurt
Method
l Mix 2 tablespoons of mango pulp with a tablespoon of yogurt
l Apply on your skin for 15 minutes to get glowing skin
l This fruit mask helps in cell regeneration as well as removal of pigmentation from skin. So bye bye skin tan. The pack is also ideal for sensitive skin as it soothes and nourishes dry skin.
Fun Facts
l Mangoes are enriched with antioxidants and this helps in cell rejuvenation and cell repair. It helps detoxify skin from inside and also prevents occurrence of acne.
l It removes blackheads. For this purpose, you need to prepare a scrub by mixing a teaspoon of mango pulp, half a teaspoon of milk or milk powder and honey. Rub it all over your face in circular motion. This will help in removing dead skin and blackheads, thus adding a glow to your face.
l To cleanse your skin, take a teaspoon of wheat flour and add mango pulp to it. This acts as a perfect cleanser by reaching deep in your pores and cleaning them from within.
l The antioxidants present in mango delay the onset of skin ageing and pigmentation. They also protect against the harmful free radicals which can cause skin cancer.