The juicy summer fruit watermelon offers skin benefits as well as a great taste
There’s nothing better than fresh watermelon on a hot summer day but did you know that this fruit also has excellent skin benefits?
There is evidence that people were enjoying watermelon as far back as ancient times. According to National Geographic, there is evidence of seeds dating back 5,000 years and signs of cultivation from 4,000 years ago in the Nile Delta.
We don’t know whether our ancient ancestors realised how watermelon could benefit their skin but recent research shows that it definitely can.
Take a look at the benefits to your skin of using watermelon-based products:
Watermelon skin benefits
Not surprisingly, watermelon is excellent for hydration. Keeping your skin hydrated by drinking a lot of water, eating moisture-rich foods like fruit and applying a high-quality serum will help it stay plump and fresh-looking.
Of course, being a fruit, watermelon is also packed full of vitamins, especially vitamins A, B, and C. These vitamins are all brilliant for keeping your skin feeling healthy and youthful.
- Vitamin A is a promoter of collagen and elastin, the agents that give your skin its bounce. This ingredient also actively minimises the size of your pores, which keeps your skin looking great and prevents blemish-causing bacteria from getting in.
- Vitamin B helps to eradicate toxins and aids in moisturising your skin.
- Vitamin C is the little beauty that helps with those sunspots. It is an excellent agent for brightening the skin and evening out your skin tone, including dark blemishes. This ingredient, in addition to the amazing hydration qualities of watermelon, is why watermelon skincare products are especially good for those with dry, flaky or reddened skin, or those who suffer from blemishes.
However, being ideal for acne-prone skin doesn’t mean that watermelon isn’t great for all skin types, including dry and oily skin. When you use a quality watermelon product, it acts as an amazing natural exfoliant. This is because watermelon is rich with natural amino acid citrulline, a gentle exfoliant that naturally acts to dissolve dry and dead skin.
Scientific research backs up the claimed skin benefits of watermelon, as shared by medicalnewstoday.com. And according to webmd.com, there is a long list of the benefits of eating watermelon, including hydration, sun protection, and even good eye health.
How to get the best out of your watermelon skincare
Now you know watermelon-based products offer some of the best treatment for sun spots, breakouts and acne, you need to know how to get the best out of your watermelon skin care products.
Firstly, look for a premium serum and fruit water that is made up of as much natural watermelon as possible. Many companies use only the smallest amounts of watermelon in their products. The watermelon they use is freeze-dried or powdered so its benefits are minimised. As a result, you’re not really getting value for money.
Find a serum and fruit water with the least possible added ingredients so you are treating your skin daily with a high concentration of the fruit itself.
Why you should use watermelon fruit water for cleansing and toning
As a cleanser and toner, watermelon fruit water excels in promoting skin health. It’s gentle exfoliating action deeply cleanses the pores whilst clearing away debris and dead skin cells. Simultaneously, it’s hydrating components replenish moisture, resulting in a purified and toned complexion that exudes health and radiance.
Hydrate with the juiciest fruit
Next time you feel like enjoying some fresh, juicy watermelon, take a moment to remember the amazing watermelon skin benefits.
Not only is it one of the best treatments for sunspots on the face, a quality watermelon serum or fruit water is full of amazing vitamins and natural exfoliants to keep you looking youthful and fresh.
Our Active Watermelon Fruit Water contains 99% fruit water and our Active Watermelon Serum contains 99.8% watermelon extract and both are made with fresh Australian grown fruit, meaning you get all the amazing benefits of watermelon with no added ‘filler’ ingredients.
Shop for Active Watermelon Fruit Water or Active Watermelon Duo and discover the Benefits of this wonderful fruit.