“You are what you eat”—a famous saying that is not a joke! The food you eat or drink reflects on you and your skin. And out of all food, fruits are best for overall good skin.
Believe me! Skin products are not a substitute for fruits. Using too many skin products without eating fruits is just time-consuming and waste—your skin will look dry, dull, and unhealthy.
The best part of eating fruits is that you don’t have to sacrifice taste for good skin. Moreover, fruits can solve most skin issues like acne, sun damage, wrinkles, dry skin, etc. But not all fruits can solve all your problems.
This article has listed fruits that target most skin problems and are excellent for your skin. Let’s start with why fruits are good for the skin.
Why are Fruits Good for your Skin?
Well, the answer is simple! Fruits contain numerous vitamins, minerals and are rich in antioxidants. Moreover, they have low pH levels and are powerful anti-ageing agents.
Our skin loves to consume nutritious fruits, which help increase blood flow, prevent bacteria growth, keeps the pores clean, protect from free radicals, and so on.
Eating and applying fruit on the skin are effective and efficient for overall healthy and good skin.
Now, let’s discuss the fruits that treat most skin problems.
Best Fruits for Skin Health
Almost all fruits healthily affect our skin; some target few skin issues, and some target other skin problems.
Here is the list of fruits targeting specific skin issues.
| S.No. | Fruits | Targeted Skin Issues |
| 1. | Apple | Sun damage, wrinkles, and fine lines |
| 2. | Orange | Ageing, pigmentation |
| 3. | Banana | Open pores, free radical damage |
| 4. | Papaya | Wrinkles, acne |
| 5. | Pomegranate | Free radical damage |
| 6. | Avocado | Dryness, sun damage, free-radical damage |
| 7. | Kiwi | Sun damage, wrinkles, and ageing |
| 8. | Lemon | Dull, sun damage, and wrinkles |
| 9. | Pineapple | Sun damage, acne, and fungal infections |
1. Apple
Apple is greatly rewarding for your skin as they have lots of Vitamin A, B, C, E, and antioxidants. Green apple is also beneficial as it has anti-ageing properties.
Benefits of Apple for Skin
- Reduce and delay wrinkles, fine lines, and other ageing symptoms.
- Reduce the appearance of open pores, acne, pimples, blemishes, dark circles, and dark spots
- Hydrates the skin and works as a moisturizer
- Offer protection from harmful UV Rays
How to Use Apple?
In your diet:
- One apple a day keeps the doctor away—Try it. And make sure to eat it with the peel as it is rich in antioxidants.
- To make it tasty, you can add salt or make an apple smoothie; however, juice can reduce nutrients.
On your Skin: You have to only apply a grated apple to your skin for 10 minutes every day.
Tip: Before eating a raw apple or applying it to your face, make sure to wash it properly to get rid of any germs or powder.
2. Orange
Oranges are often considered orange apples. They are full of Vitamin C, and we all know how much Vitamin C is good for our skin. And its peel is rich in antioxidants, the same as apples.
Benefits of Oranges on Skin
- Boosts collagen production thus, keep skin firm and elastic.
- Reduce dark spots, dark circles and helps to even out the tone
- Treat hyperpigmentation, acne, blackheads, and open pores
- It makes skin glower, brighter, and smoother
- Prevents premature ageing
- Protect our skin from sun damage, harmful UV rays, and free radicals
How to Use Oranges?
In your diet:
- Consume half or one orange every day for quick results.
- Add it to a salad or make a tasty orange smoothie. You can also drink fresh orange juice unless you suffer from ulcers or IBS (irritable bowel syndrome).
On your skin:
- Apply orange juice directly on the skin, especially on areas with pigmentation, dark spots, or other skin issues.
- Make a paste of peel of oranges by grinding the peel in the mixer grinder. You can also add milk or honey with a peel to make the orange peel face mask. Then, apply the mask for one hour and wash it off with water.
- You can also use the peel as a scrubber and scrub it on your skin.
Tip: Before applying orange juice or peel face mask, ensure that your skin is clean. Also, do not go outside in the sun after using the orange peel.
3. Banana
No doubt, banana is an exceptionally delicious, nutritious, and healthy fruit. Bananas are full of Vitamin A, B, C, D, biotin, potassium, antioxidants.
Benefits of Banana for Skin
- Provide effortless glow, brighter skin, and works as a natural moisturizer
- Treat dead skin, acne, and dark spots
- Fight ageing and its symptoms
How to Use Banana?
In your diet:
- Add a banana to oatmeal in breakfast or make a banana shake
- You can also eat two bananas every day
On your skin: Mash 1 banana in a bowl and add milk to it to make the paste. Then apply it all over your face, arms, or legs and after 30 minutes, wash with normal water.
Tip: Avoid eating bananas when your stomach is empty as it may cause an acute peptic ulcer.
4. Papaya
Papaya gets usually neglected because of its taste. However, it contains Vitamin A, B, C, copper, magnesium, folate acid, and pantothenic acid. But still, most people prefer to eat it after the doctor recommends them.
Benefits of Papaya for Skin
- Boost wound healing
- Repair and protect skin from damage due to pollution, dust, UV rays, chemicals, etc.
- It helps to get rid of dead skin cells.
- Moisturizes the skin and boost collagen production
- Prevents and delays ageing symptoms
How to use papaya?
In your diet:
- Consume a bowl of papaya with breakfast or as an evening snack and add some salt also.
- You can also prepare a papaya smoothie by blending papaya and lemon juice.
On your skin:
- Mash a small piece of papaya and apply it to the skin. Leave it for 10 minutes and then wash it with normal water.
- You can also add lemon juice with the mashed papaya and ¼ tbsp of turmeric.
- To make it a papaya scrub, you have to take a small piece of papaya, 1 tbsp of orange peel paste, and rose water. Then scrub your skin gently in circular motions and rinse it off with normal water.
Tip: If you are pregnant or your stomach is sensitive, then avoid papaya.
5. Pomegranate
Pomegranates are not only delicious but healthy too! It contains Vitamin C, K, folate acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, and potassium. Peels of pomegranate are rich in antioxidants.
Benefits of Pomegranate for skin
- Fights sun damage and free radicals
- Boosts collagen production and prevent premature skin ageing
- Accelerates wound healing
- Treats acne, eczema, and psoriasis
- Hydrates skin and give it a glow
- Protects against skin cancer
How to Use Pomegranate?
In your diet:
- You can add it to salad, cake, juice, smoothie, or fruit salad.
- You can also eat one bowl of pomegranate seeds or drink pomegranate juice every day.
On your skin:
- You can apply the pomegranate juice to your skin and wash it off after 10 minutes.
- Make a face pack by adding 1 tbsp of gram flour, 1 tbsp of Multani mitti/ honey, 1 tbsp of lemon juice, and 2 tbsp of pomegranate juice. Use the face pack every day or at least twice a week.
Tip: Do not eat pomegranate if you are pregnant, have diarrhoea, or take medications to lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
6. Avocado
Besides tasting delicious, avocados are an excellent source of Vitamin C, E, A, K, and minerals. It is also rich in antioxidants, anti-ageing, and anti-inflammatory agents.
Benefits of Avocados for Skin
- Help boost skin repair and improve chronic skin conditions such as acne
- Protect skin from UV rays, sun damage, and free radicals
- Increases skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines
- It helps to prevent dry skin
How to Use Avocado?
In your diet:
- Add avocado to your salads, breakfast bowl, cake, sandwiches, etc.
- Make a smoothie of avocado and spinach.
On your skin:
- You can mash an avocado and mix it with rose water. Apply it on your skin and wash it after 10 minutes with normal water.
- You can also use avocado oil all over your skin.
Tip: If you are applying avocado or avocado oil first time, then do a patch test. Use it on your elbow. If you notice any itching, redness, swelling within few hours, then avoid it.
7. Kiwi
We all know how much kiwi is nutritious! It is rich in antioxidants such as Vitamin A, C, and E. It also contains omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and calcium.
Did you know?
The cultivation of kiwi, also known as Chinese gooseberry, dates back to 300 years, being native to Chang Kiang Valley of China. It was named after New Zealand Kiwi bird because they both are small, brown, and furry.
Benefits of Kiwi on Skin
- Make skin brighter and prevent dullness and dryness.
- Regulates collagen production thus, overcome premature ageing
- It helps to get rid of acne and open pores
- Hydrates and nourishes your skin
- Prevent the skin from adverse effects of sunlight such as degeneration and sun damage.
How to Use Kiwi?
In your diet:
- Peel and slice a kiwi and eat it as a morning or evening snack.
- Make a smoothie with kiwi, spinach, and grapefruits.
- Add kiwi to your salad or breakfast bowl of oatmeal
On your skin:
- You can mash a kiwi and apply it to your skin. Leave it for 10 minutes, and then wash it off with normal water.
- You can also add ½ tbsp of turmeric and 1 tbsp of lemon juice to the mashed kiwi and make a paste.
Tip: Many people are allergic to kiwi, and symptoms are vomiting, nausea, skin rash, and diarrhoea. So, if you have any allergic symptoms, then avoid consuming or applying kiwi on your skin.
8. Lemon
Lemons are a rich source of Vitamin C and citric acids. They are also natural bleaching agents. There’s a growing popularity of applying and eating lemons to treat scars and acne.
Benefits of Lemon for Skin
- Citrus fruits are a natural method of boosting collagen production.
- Lighten dark sport, dark circles, and acne scars
- It helps in treating blackheads and reduces open pores.
How to Use Lemon?
In your diet:
- Add lemon juice to your water or salad.
- You can also add 1tbsp of lemon juice and ½ tbsp of honey in water and drink in the morning with an empty stomach.
On your Skin:
- You can mix lemon juice with rose water/ coconut oil and apply it on your skin with cotton. Then wash it off after 10 minutes with normal water.
- To get rid of dark circles, you can mix lemon juice and milk and apply them under your eyes.
Tip: Do a small patch test before applying lemon to your skin, as it can cause irritation and redness.
9. Pineapple
Pineapple is a refreshing fruit packed with Vitamin C, A, and K. You must have got an idea that Vitamin C and Vitamin A are highly beneficial for skincare until now. Well, so are Vitamin K and pineapple!
Benefits of Pineapple for Skin
- Nourishes and heals the skin
- Reduces acne, open pores, and pigmentation
- Reduces stretch marks, scars, and cellulite
- Prevents skin from fungal infections and other bacteria and germs
How to Use Pineapple?
In your diet:
- Eat a small bowl of pineapple as breakfast or evening snack every day. If not daily, then at least thrice a week.
- Add it to your salad, dessert, pizza, etc.
- Who doesn’t love pineapple cake? Go, go! Order a pineapple cake and eat it. Well, not every day!
On your Skin:
- Mash the pineapple or make pineapple juice and add milk to it. Apply it on your skin for 5 minutes and rinse it off with cold water.
- To make a scrub, mix some mashed pineapple with sugar, coconut oil, and honey. Then apply it on your skin and wash it after 5 minutes.
Tip: Do not leave pineapple scrub or juice for more than 5 minutes on your skin as it contains acid; also, after washing, use a moisturizer.
The End Note:
Nothing can win against the beneficial nature of fruits! And skin products are not even close. There is nothing wrong with using skincare products, but without eating healthy fruits, your skin will look only dull, dry, and unhealthy,
So, what are you waiting for? Eat and apply fruits for overall good skin health! Also, if you have any further queries, then comment below.
