Fruits and vegetables contain minerals, vitamins enzymes and trace elements etc which keep the body healthy. Fruits should be eaten well cleaned with water, fresh and raw. Many vegetables too can be eaten raw or lightly cooked. Raw vegetables though give the best results for skin cleaning. By cooking up the vegetable, we give away all the minerals of medicine to the drain...loosing out on all its opportunities.

The vitamins and minerals nourish the skin and hair; while enzymes help to cleanse the skin of dead cells.

Here below, I give some natural products for their benefits on our skin. How can consuming fruits and vegetables help us stay young and fresh!!
Hope you also gain from this knowledge -

Lemon - Lemon juice shall never be applied undiluted on the skin. Lemon juice mixed with rose water helps cleansing deepest pores of oily skin as well. Lemon juice mixed in cucumber and honey gives a smoothness to dry-normal skin.

Apples - Apples contain pectin and tannin, which help to tone and tighten the skin. Pectin has a soothing effect on sensitive skin. Apples are wonderful skin toners, helping to tighten the skin and stimulate blood circulation. Apples also contain anti-oxidant properties.

Papaya - In beauty treatments, papaya is very useful for breaking down the dead skin cells. It is useful for the cleansing of oily skins. Rip papaya pulp can be applied on the face as well to get instant freshness and get rid of dead cells.

Mango - Mango, the proclaimed king in fruits, is rich in vitamins A and C. It helps in toning and rejuvenating the skin. It helps delay the visible signs of skin ageing. It is also said to strengthen the hair roots. Mango pulp keep skin soft. It is suited for all skin types.
It is an anti oxidant and has astringent qualities; and tightens the pores.

Orange - The fruit pulp is famous for its inclusion in face masks. Orange peels can be dried in sun, and the paste can be added to face packs. It has a cleaning and skin lightening effect. The raw orange peels can be rubbed on nails to remove dis-coloration.

Cucumber - It is an astringent and helps to tighten the skin. It helps to reduce the oiliness in skin; and also tighten the pores. Cucumber juice can be added to rose water; and used as a skin toner for oily skins.

Potato - Potatoes help to clear away the skin blemishes. Potato slices help in rashy conditions. It helps reduce the puffiness around the eyes. Potato juice can also be mixed with cucumber juice for treatment around the eyes.


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