Next time you hear people saying that it costs a huge sum to look beautiful, just tell them to check their fruit basket! Yes, the secret lies there!
With a wide variety of fruits in it, your fruit basket is all you need for a glowing and radiant skin. Oranges, bananas, apples, melons, and almost every fruit that you can name are a powerhouse to your beauty regime. Not to forget in this list is kiwi, one incredible fruit with a host of nutrients that will make your skin glow.
IngredientsKiwi – 1 piece
Banana – 1 piece
Plain yogurt – 1 tablespoon
Bowl and fork or blender
Method* Scoop out the flesh from a kiwifruit and put it in a bowl.
* Mash the pulp well with a fork.
* Add 1 peeled banana to the kiwi and smash it.
* Add 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt to the kiwi-banana mixture.
* Mix the ingredients thoroughly to form a smooth paste.
* Remove all makeup and rinse your face.
* Spread the kiwi facial mask evenly on your face. Apply a damp paper towel if needed to keep the mask in place.
* Allow the nutrients to penetrate for 20–30 minutes.
* Gently wipe the mask off using a soft washcloth soaked in warm water.
* Fully rinse your skin with water and pat dry.
* Apply a basic moisturizer (without exfoliants) and add sunscreen on top during the day.
* Use this face mask once a week for softer, glowing, and flawless skin.
Beauty Benefits of Kiwi# Rejuvenates skin through cell regenerationKiwi contains several nutrients, especially vitamins C and E as well as various other antioxidants that are essential for boosting and rejuvenating the health of your skin. The fruit helps moisturize and hydrate your skin and stimulate the production and regeneration of new skin cells, thus making it supple and youthful.
# Adds a healthy glow to your skinThe citric acid content in vitamin C works as a natural bleaching agent to help lighten and brighten your skin.
# Keeps skin firmKiwi is loaded with vitamins C and E, which work together to keep your skin supple and firm. These vitamins aid in the production of collagen in the skin.
# Fights free radicalsKiwi contains a number of antioxidants that help neutralize the effects of free radical damage in the skin, thus accelerating the process of regeneration and slowing the signs of aging.
# Fights acneKiwi contains natural anti-inflammatory properties that help fight acne and blemishes as well as minimize the appearance of pores to help prevent further breakouts.
# ExfoliationThe black seeds in kiwifruit are natural exfoliants, helping remove dead skin cells, resulting in a flawless and smooth skin.