Reasons Why Watermelon Is Beneficial For Your Skin

Have you ever realized that our summers are incomplete without watermelon! Yes, this deliciously juicy fruit is perhaps the most refreshing thing about summers. We love it in our salads, enjoy drinking watermelon juice and it is now becoming a popular skincare ingredient. In fact, watermelon is the favorite fruit of Korean beauties and is an integral part of Korean skincare.

So, why the buzz around watermelon and its skincare benefits? Synonymous with summer, this fruit has more than 90% water and is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, amino acids, and Lycopene. Vitamin C is known to boost collagen production and improves skin elasticity. Vitamin A is also known for its beauty benefits, it helps in the synthesis of new cells. Lycopene, a phytonutrient is anti-inflammatory and helps in soothing the skin. Do you know that watermelon is the richest source of lycopene? Surprised? Yes, it contains more lycopene than tomatoes.

The presence of antioxidants in watermelon makes it a strong free radical fighting agent. These free radicals are the main cause of aging and other skin damage. It is because of these properties, watermelon is considered as a skin superfood.

Want to know more about the benefits of watermelon for the skin? Keep reading!

* Hydration

Your diet affects your skin which is why it is important to eat foods that keep it healthy. Watermelon is one fruit which has a high water content and helps in hydrating the skin. The presence of other minerals makes it a great addition to our diet. Eating lots of watermelon or drinking a glass of watermelon juice is a great way of keeping your skin healthy. You can also hydrate your skin with a simple face mask that I have mentioned later in the post.

* Anti Aging

Vitamin C, Vitamin A and other antioxidants in watermelon help in fighting free radicals that cause wrinkles, fine lines, and skin aging. It is a great idea to include watermelon in your diet and your skincare routine to keep your skin young and radiant.

* Soothes Skin

Watermelon is excellent for soothing irritated, sunburnt skin. You can either use watermelon juice or pulp to pamper your skin in summers.

* Acts As A Toner

Watermelon juice has a natural astringent property which makes it a great natural toner. You can use its juice to improve the appearance of the skin.

* Controls Oil

If you have oily skin then your skin will benefit from the use of watermelon juice as a face mask. Vitamin A in watermelon helps balance oil production and shrink pores. It is a very simple trick which works really well in controlling the oil production on the skin.