5 Essential fruits to achieve a glowing and gorgeous skin



Eating the right foods can help you fight acne, minimize wrinkles and enhance your skin's natural beauty. Fruits are the best medicine you can offer that precious skin of yours.

A cup of well blended fruit juice is also a proven remedy for a clear and spotless complexion. Now that most women are more wary of the negative effect of chemicals on the skin, majority of them are now switching to
using something their own kitchen.


Here are a couple fruits which will help you attain that spotless skin:

Bananas are available in bountiful quantities here Nigeria almost all year round. It's a good source of iron, magnesium and potassium and helps reduce menstrual cramps. The effect of banana on skin too is not something that can be ignored. Bananas are rich in vitamin A, B and E and hence works as an anti-aging agent. A fresh mashed banana facial can do wonders for your skin.

Avocados are a great source of antioxidant carotenoids like alpha-carotene, beta carotene amongst others. These free radical quenching compounds provide significant protection for your skin from the environmental damage that leads to fine lines, wrinkles and other visible signs of aging.

It also helps in regenerating damaged skin cells and reducing facial redness and irritation. People who suffer from skin irritation and dryness regularly should try eating more avocado for skin health and moisturization.
Tomato paste - This helps in preventing sunburn when combined with olive oil daily for ten weeks. Besides being a great source of the antioxidant lycopene, tomatoes are considered a high-carotenoid fruit. These nutrients may help slow down cellular damage from free radicals.

Lemon - Lemon juice is an all seasons kind of fruit which can be used to lighten the skin tone and also diminish acne scars. With its vitamin C content, its juice will keep your skin beautiful. A glass of warm water
with a tsp of honey and a dash of lemon juice on an empty stomach every morning is a great skin cleanser. Rubbing the inside of a lemon peel on your elbow will miraculously remove dark spots off your fine skin. Mix
lemon and honey and use it as a natural bleach on your skin.
Oranges - it's well known for it is rich in vitamin C that improves skin texture. Like apple, orange too contains collagen that slows skin aging process. Rub the insides of orange on your skin to tighten the skin.
Oranges can be dried and powdered and used as a natural scrub. Like lemon, oranges too help clear skin blemishes.

Give it a try and get back us with your feedback. Thanks

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