We all go crazy for strawberries whenever we come across the picture of the fruit. But once we tasted it, most of us disliked the taste because of its sourness.
However, it is healthy and useful in treating the skin as well. Strawberries contain rich nutrients and so it can do wonders to your skin. Do you know that strawberries are used for medicinal properties back in Roman and Egyptian eras? Yes! They used this beautiful fruit especially for treating acne. Present days, it has been proven that strawberries with their anti-oxidants, astringent and anti-inflammatory properties help in slowing down the aging process, treat burns and shields the skin to protect it from UV rays. Additionally, Vitamin C content in the fruit builds up collagen production and reduces the fine lines and wrinkles. There are many face packs using strawberries but just test it on your skin before using it regularly. It is because some people may experience an allergic reaction to the skin. You can continue this if it is not exposed to any allergic reactions. Let’s prepare some face packs using the pinkish strawberries.
STRAWBERRIES AND LIME:
The strawberries and lime pack together helps in de-tanning your skin and also brightens the pigmentation marks on your skin. So, to prepare the face pack, just mix the strawberries and a tablespoon of lime juice. Now apply it all over your face and leave it for about 15 minutes and wash it off with warm water.
STRAWBERRY AND HONEY:
Just take few strawberries and mash it well with a fork until it turns out into a smooth paste. Now add a tablespoon of honey and apply this mask on your face. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash it off with warm water. Honey is also rich in anti-oxidant that helps to battle against the skin impurities and acne.
HOW ABOUT STRAWBERRY SCRUB:
The presence of alpha hydroxyl acids offers superb exfoliating ability. All you need to do is to slice a berry and rub it all over your face. Leave it for 5 minutes and wash it off with the water.
DELICIOUS PACK OF STRAWBERRY AND CHOCOLATE:
How yummy when you eat both strawberry and chocolate together! That’s how it feels when you blend both chocolate and strawberry for a face mask. All you need to do is to mash strawberries along with a tablespoon of cocoa powder and honey as well. Apply it on your face and leave it to settle down for 15 minutes and wash it off with warm water. And it thus helps to make your skin glow like lamps and also turns it into soft.
STRAWBERRIES AND YOGURT:
Just take strawberries and mix it well with yogurt and a tablespoon of honey. Now apply it all over your face and leave it for 10 to 15 minutes and wash it off with warm water. This actively helps in reducing the acne and also prevents it.
So, just try this miracle producing reddish-pink fruit pack and get your skin toned and glowing as well. You will see the benefits when you follow these tips regularly.