All of us know the famous saying – an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But when we heard this saying, little did we know that this adage also extends to our skin. This is because this health-freak favourite fruit is enriched with many skin-loving ingredients and can improve and maintain the health of your skin.
Apple is rich in fibre, hence helps in detoxifying your body by flushing out the toxins and making your skin glow. Believe us, this fruit has a lot of surprising benefits for your skin. Continue reading to find out what they are...
- Brightens up skin tone
- Moisturises skin
- Offers sun protection
- Calms puffy eyes
- Heals acne and blemishes
Brightens up skin tone
Apples tend to provide mild protection against tanning. Hence, consuming them helps to lighten and brighten the complexion. A rich source of collagen and elastin, this fruit helps to maintain a youthful glow. Consuming apples can help get rid of pathogens, thereby regulating excess sebum production.
Moisturises skin
Keeping your skin thoroughly hydrated and moisturised is the secret to healthy and youthful-looking skin. And this is where apples prove to be really helpful. They not only help hydrate your skin but also cleanse it.
Offers sun protection
This, according to us, is the best benefit that an apple has to offer. The amazing nutrients in this fruit work overtime to protect our skin against harmful rays of the sun. Additionally, the calming properties of apple help treat sunburns and repair damaged skin and prevent it from peeling off.
Calms puffy eyes
Thanks to our stressful lifestyle, dark circles, puffy eyes and lack of sleep are our constant companions. But don’t worry, an apple can help you get rid of this problem. All you need to do is cut some slices of an apple and place it under your eyes for about 20 minutes. If you follow this little trick regularly, trust us, you will be waving goodbye to dark circles in no time.
Heals acne and blemishes
A lesser-known benefit of apples is that they help deal with acne, blemishes and dark spots very effectively. To prevent your skin from looking dull and lacklustre in the long run, we suggest you mash a slice of apple and mix with a little fresh cream. Applying this mixture to your face will soothe redness, calm inflammation and provide relief from acne.
Written by Urvi Dalal on Jan 30, 2020
Writer, avid reader and hardcore beauty enthusiast is the best way to describe Urvi Dalal. With over 5 years of writing experience in the beauty industry, you can trust her to have the latest skin, hair and makeup tidbits on her fingertips. In her time working as a beauty writer, she has had the opportunity to interact and work closely with a string of dermatologists, makeup artists and hairstylists. All that knowledge exchange, coupled with her flair and love for writing make it possible for her to bring you some authentic yet fun beauty content. When Urvi isn’t working, you’d usually catch her curled up with a big, fat book, drinking a cup of tea or practising her makeup skills; there is no in-between!