Strawberries can help with skin care-Part 1

One of the best fruits on the face of the earth is none other than strawberries. This is a fruit which not only looks beautiful, but has lots of beneficial properties. Not only is it healthy to eat for its many antioxidants, it is great to use as a part of your skincare regimen.

Packed with vitamin C, strawberries are very helpful and beneficial to the skin. Moreover, its alpha-hydroxy acids are helpful at exfoliating the skin. To top it all, strawberries have ellagic acid which helps protect the skin from UV rays.

Most of the beauty care recipes made from strawberries are also helpful at reducing skin greasiness and clearing up acne. The best and easiest way to use strawberries in your skincare regimen is by rubbing mashed strawberry pulp on your face and neck like a scrub. Leave it on for a few minutes and then rinse off using lukewarm water for beautiful soft skin.

Moreover, strawberry is the perfect natural toner and moisturizer which helps make your skin look younger and brighter. It is also helpful at healing under-eye puffiness and circles. Even eating fresh strawberries proves helpful as it whitens your teeth and removes bad breath.

Here are some homemade strawberry face packs you can try out too!

1. Use a fork to mash 7 or 8 ripe strawberries in a bowl. Now add two tablespoons of organic honey, a tablespoon of sweet almond or olive oil and a few drops of lemon juice to the mashed strawberries. Then apply the mixture to your face and neck and wash off using tepid water after 10 minutes.
2. Mix quarter cup of strawberries, a ripe banana, and a tablespoon of honey and a quarter cup of sour cream or non-flavored yogurt. Then smear this paste on your skin and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Do this at least once a week to naturally reduce the blemishes at home.
3. As strawberries are rich in salicylic acid, they are great to use as a natural acne treatment option. So mash five ripe strawberries, juice from a quarter of a lemon and a tablespoon of honey and apply the paste to your face. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then rinse off using warm water. Repeat this twice a week for an effective acne cure.

Try these strawberry masks for soft and supple skin. Don’t expect overnight miracles; you will have to wear these masks a few times before you actually reap its benefits. If you are interested in learning about some more strawberry fruit masks, wait for the next blog!