Lists of Essential Fruits for Glowing Skin

But with people getting more wary of effect of chemicals on the skin,
a majority of them are now resorting to using something from their own
kitchen.
What better way to pamper your skin than with pure stuff which is
free of toxins and not harmful to your skin?
Besides the fact that they hydrate and rejuvenate your skin, the very
smell of a fruit on your face is quite de-stressing. Unlike the
chemical beauty treatments, fruits are cost-effective, natural and
also bring a visible difference.
Here are a few fruits and their properties, choose what suits you best!

Banana: We know 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.

Lemon: Lemon juice is an important ingredient in most Indian recipes.
This is also a fruit of all seasons and almost always finds place on
your kitchen shelf or refrigerator.
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. With its
astringent properties, it can be used to lighten the skin tone and
also diminish acne scars. Rub the inside of a lemon peel on your elbow
remove dark spots.
Mix lemon and honey and use it as a natural bleach on your skin.

Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away is cliched, but its health
benefits are undisputable. Apple's antioxidant property prevents cell
and tissue damage. Studies by nutritionists have shown that apples
contain abundant amounts of elastin and collagen that help keep the
skin young. Applying a mixture of mashed apple, honey, rose water and
oatmeal can act as a great exfoliating mask on your skin.

Orange: 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.

Papaya: The benefits of this fruit on skin have perhaps been talked
about since the time of our ancestors.
Papaya is rich in antioxidants and contain a special enzyme called
papain that can kill dead cells and cure skin impurities. A glass of
papaya milk or just applying the flesh of papaya on your skin can do
wonders to your skin.

Mango: Rightly called the king of fruits for not just its taste but
also for health benefits. The soft pulpy fruit has an amazing effect
on skin too.
Rich in vitamin-A and rich antioxidants, it fights against skin
aging, regenerates skin cells and restores the elasticity of skin