A slice of watermelon can make the summer heat fizz away. The best snack for summers, watermelon is also great for a face.Watermelon is a natural astringent and can help your skin. One can use watermelon as toner to cool refresh and make the skin glow. Read on to know use the watermelon for healthy skin
Good for skin: Watermelon is rich in Vitamins A, B6 and C which keeps the skin fresh and hydrated. Watermelon has 92%water, and water is very necessary for skin. It also contains great amount of lycopene, a study shows that lycopene protects your skin against sunburn and sun damage.
One serving of watermelon or watermelon juice daily can protect your skin from sun damage and make it blemish free.
Orange watermelon toner: Watermelon toner is ideal to waken up dull skin as it provides ample hydration. It makes the skin lovely, clean & clear.
To make watermelon toner: Take one cup watermelon chunks, half orange (if available), one cup water. Blend all three together and make juice. Strain the juice, discard the pulp and use the juice as toner. Store in a spray bottle and keep in the refrigerator. You can use this toner for 4 to 5 days.
Watermelon and rose iced toner – This ice toner is good for all skin types and helps in skin brightening. It cleans skin from within thereby preventing acne and blemishes. Rose water acts as a natural skin toner and hydrator while watermelon helps in cleansing skin effectively form within.
To make Watermelon and rose iced toner: Take an empty ice tray, mix some watermelon juice and rose water (2:1) in a glass and pour it in the ice tray and place in freezer. Use a cube once a day after cleansing your face or whenever you need to freshen up your face.
Inputs by Mr. Krishna Suri, CEO, Mystic Lifestyle Spa
