5 Benefits Of Kiwi For Skin
By: Priyanka Maheshwari Fri, 02 June 2017 12:42:50
Kiwi is small and juicy fruit, that has ample number of benefits. Don't judge the fruit with it's size, as it's amazing benefit for skin and health will amaze you. These delicious tropical fruits are jam-packed with a variety of nutrients such as vitamin C (a whopping 154% per 100 grams), vitamin A, vitamin B6, calcium, iron, and magnesium that are extremely beneficial for your health. Here are some skin Benefits of kiwi-
1. Keeps skin Healthy
Kiwi is not only a delicious and nutrient-rich fruit but also a great natural ingredient for your skincare routine. It contains several skin-friendly nutrients like vitamins C and E and antioxidants. These are essential for boosting and rejuvenating your skin’s health.
1 kiwifruit
1/2 avocado
1 teaspoon honey
Method
- Mash half an avocado and a kiwifruit and blend until the mixture has acquired a smooth consistency.
- Add one teaspoon of honey to the paste and apply it to your face and neck.
- Wash it off after 15 minutes with normal water.
- Repeat this process once a week to get smooth and glowing skin.
2. Firm Skin
The application of mashed kiwifruit on the skin helps to transport important nutrients to the dermal layers of the skin, which help in maintaining its firmness.
For better results, you can apply mashed kiwi with yogurt and massage it on face for 15 min.
3. Avoids Diseases
The omega-3 fatty acids present in kiwi protect you from skin diseases and cancer (3). They also help maintain healthy cell membranes.
4. Controls Sebum Production
Who likes their face being so oily that it reflects light? But trust me, that isn’t the only problem girls with oily skin face. Add in greasiness, stickiness, and eventual acne and blackhead spurts, and there you go.
- Mix kiwi pulp with lemon juice and apply it to your face.
- Massage gently and leave it on for 15 minutes.
- Wash the pack off with cold water and let it air dry.
- Repeat this process twice a week to control sebum production.
5. Anti-Aging
Kiwifruit is packed with antioxidants that neutralize the free radicals that stop the process of regeneration. It scavenges the free radicals to delay the signs of aging like wrinkles, age spots, and fine lines.