Dermatologist Dr Sonia Mangal, MD at Myra Skin & Hair Solutions, New Delhi tells us multi uses of watermelons.
Watermelon is one of the most powerful, body-healing fruits. It is rich in Vitamin A, fiber content, and water, makes the skin glow and healthy with its excellent moisturizing properties. Also it relieves from fatigue, stress, anxiety etc. Here is how you can use watermelon for your skin and enjoy its various benefits –
1. Eat
Watermelon is blessed with properties that can make your skin look and feel fresh and healthier. By consuming watermelon you can remove out toxins from the body, which result in glowing skin.
Here is how you can use watermelon on your skin and enjoy its various benefits:-
For Anti Ageing: Water Melon is rich source of antioxidants like lycopene, vitamin A and C. It helps in preventing signs of ageing as it help reducing free radicals in the body.
Reduce Excessive oil from Skin- It is very good for the skin and removes excess oil from the skin which cures many skin problems like acne and pimples.
2. Drink
Drinking watermelon juice is all you need to do for your skin or health problems. It makes your body stay fit and healthy. It is believed that glass of watermelon a day will save from diseases like asthma, colon cancer etc. Here are some benefits mentioned:
Hydrate your body: Dry and dull skin is often the result of dehydrated skin. With its high water content, watermelon is a good option for keeping the skin hydrated. A well-hydrated body has good collagen production that is necessary for youthful skin. So, add this juicy red fruit to your daily diet.
Moisturize: Watermelon juice proves to be a natural moisturizer and toner for the face and keeps the skin glowing.
Watermelons are not just for chilling in summer. It’s a great remedy for skin problems too. Here are some remedies you can use to get glowing skin in summers:
Treatments of Sunburns– Watermelon also treats the Sunburns.
To Use: Prepare a pack of watermelon & Cucumber pulp, take them in equal proportion. Apply it on your face and leave it for 20 minutes. This will not only help heal the sunburns but also lighten your complexion.
Cure Acne– Watermelon is best natural remedy for acne.
To Use: Wash your face, dap a cotton ball in watermelon juice. Apply that on your face and leave it for 15 minutes. At last rinse it with cold water.
And you can also use watermelon seed to cure acne: Take the seed of watermelon, clean and grind it and dilute it in boil water. Massage it on affected area and leave it for 3 minutes and wash it off and then after that apply a layer of egg white and wash it off after 10 minutes. This is the perfect remedy for acne, acne scars and oily skin.
Moisturize & Hydrate:You can apply a watermelon and honey mask to the face for extra moisturization, apart from eating it.
