Beauty Tips

4 fruit masks for hydrated skin

By Eloísa Carmona - 2020-08-14T13:56:47Z
The health of the skin is often related to what we eat, but there are also other ways to help hydrate, cleanse, and make it look radiant with a good homemade mask made from natural fruits.If eating a diet rich in fruits has many benefits for the body, those same antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins from fruits can also be good for your face. That's why we propose these four recipes for fruit-based facial masks to achieve youthful and fresh skin.These fruit masks made from strawberries, papaya, banana, or mango are quick and easy to make, as you just need to mix them with a bit of honey, for example, to use during a self-care night or for a cozy Sunday.Banana MaskFor this mask, you need to mash 1/2 banana and mix it with a couple of diced strawberries and a bit of honey. Apply it to your clean face and let it sit for 20 minutes for clearer and more luminous skin. Then just rinse it off with plenty of water.Why does this banana mask with honey and strawberries work? Banana is rich in vitamins B, E, A, and C, as well as crucial minerals for healthy skin. Being one of the best sources of natural oils and potassium, it also acts as an emollient, cleanses pores, and purifies the skin's surface. Strawberries are loaded with vitamin C to brighten, and honey serves to heal, so your skin will be fresh and as good as new.Avocado MaskSmash half a ripe avocado until it has the consistency of guacamole. Add 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil and 2 tablespoons of honey. Apply it to your clean face and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing.The healthy fats from avocados and the natural oils from coconut are extremely moisturizing, while honey acts as a natural healer for dry skin, making this mask ideal for winter or when you've spent too many hours in the sun, as it helps with dry and flaky skin, nourishing and revitalizing it.Mango and Yogurt MaskPrepare this mask with 2 tablespoons of mango pulp mixed with 1 tablespoon of yogurt. Natural Greek yogurt is a great option, but if you don't consume dairy, you can use alternatives like almond or coconut plant milk. Once you've mixed them, apply it to your clean face for 15 to 20 minutes before rinsing and drying.This mango and yogurt mask regenerates the skin and removes pigmentation, thanks to the high dose of vitamin C from the mango and its counterpart, yogurt, which is rich in lactic acid. Lactic acid is one of the most popular alpha hydroxy acids on the market today and helps reduce acne, signs of aging, and wrinkles.Papaya MaskMash 1/2 cup of peeled papaya in a small bowl, add 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of honey, and mix. Apply the papaya and honey mask to your clean face, avoiding the eyes. Let it sit for 15 minutes, rinse, dry, and then apply a light moisturizer to your face.With the papaya, cinnamon, and honey mask, you will achieve brighter and younger-looking skin thanks to the enzyme papain and antioxidant reserves that help eliminate dead cells and impurities from the skin. The best part, at least for this sun lover, is that it also provides a natural glow.Take advantage of the benefits of fruits with these masks and purify your facial skin naturally and safely.