Tuesday 22 February 2011

Fruit Facial Mask Recipes

Cosmetic company at present are using fruit acids (AHAI’s), vitamins (antioxidants) and enzymes in most of the beauty products and also consist of large amount of synthetics which can actually be harmful to the skin. In natural beauty, just fresh ingredients are used and therefore a highly active and most effective cure can be given. You will be amazed at how something as simple as dabbing some fresh lemon juice on your face every morning can make an vast difference in how soft your skin feels.

Try any of the following fruit acids, but always take care to avoid your eyes.
→ Lemon juice
→ Strawberries
→ Grapes
→ Malic acid (apples, vinegar, applesauce, cider)
→ Lactic acid (buttermilk, yogurt, powdered skim milk, sour cream, blackberries, tomatoes)
→ Tartaric acid (grapes, grape juice, wine, cream of tartar)
→ Citric acid (citrus fruits such as lemons, limes, grapefruit, and orange)
→ Glycolic acid (sugar cane)


We all are aware of the fact that fresh fruits are good for health and the core vitamin and the mineral lies in the pulp and the skin of any fruit. And just as they are useful to the body, these nutrients can provide excellent rejuvenating factor for our skin too. If you know the properties of each fruit, you can pamper yourself with an all-natural fruit mask, without spending too much time or money. Here are few fruits that can keep your skin smooth and healthy.

1 comment:

  1. Hello. I have taken the liberty of posting one of your photos on Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/thelittlegreenpage – an online community to spread eco-awareness. Your photo (collage of fruits) was used along with a post on using overripe fruits to make face packs. Trust this is fine with you.

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