Is Using Fruit as a Remedy for Acne Fruitful?

Instead of wasting a chunk load of money on treatment that carries several side effects, going healthy and natural is the real way to go. Acne is supposed to be an annoying skin condition caused primarily due to hormonal shifts in the body; some other causes could include changes in the environment or allergies.

There is a reason why doctors always mention eating fruits and vegetables, it is considered to be the ideal and risk free way to save the skin, and improve your health. You need to make fruits an essential part of your diet since it is the body’s best friend. It holds countless amounts of nutrients and vitamins that will help revive your skin and make it glow.

What Can Fruits Do for You?

Fruits contain carotenoids that convert into vitamin A and C when eaten. Vitamin A helps produce new skin cells called epithelial cells aside from that it helps produce collagen in the body.  Orange, rich green and red fruits namely, mangoes, apricots, papaya and peaches and tomatoes are rich in carotenoids. Based on recent findings avocados contain properties such as omega-3 and 6 fatty acids that nourish the skin.

Vitamin C which is found in abundant quantity in citric fruits like oranges or kiwi holding properties that allow the skin to be replenished giving you the complexion and health that you always wanted.

Berries and red grapes are also useful fruit for avoiding damage to the skin. They contain antioxidants that diminish the harm done to skin cells by toxic chemicals.

Homemade Remedy for Acne

One useful homemade treatment well known for treating acne condition includes applying strawberries. This red berry not only tastes delicious but can work wonders for the skin. This fruit contains salicylic acid that acts as an astringent helping to unblock the skin pores. To get best results you can mash up the fruits in the form of a paste and apply on the skin directly so that it acts as a skin toner, this kind of treatment is especially helpful for people with oily skin.

The paste after fifteen minutes can be rinsed off with luke warm water. Another good remedy is tomatoes that also act as an astringent that can help you get rid of black heads. This can be applied to the skin in the same manner to get rid of skin problems.

About Author:

Nick has been an expert in skin health writing specifically on the subject of acne. His work has been published on various websites and magazines and provides insightful advice for skin diseases, acne treatment, skin regimes etc.