Citrus Fruits Maybe Your BEAUTY Best Friends !

by Paneeni Sharma

 

Citrus Fruits: The vibrant looking citrus fruits are not just too good to taste but offer an endless number of health benefits to our body. They contain a number of essential minerals and vitamins which are required by our body for its proper functioning. They have some really wondrous properties which aid our body cells to fight against harmful factors which can cause damage to our body. If we say that citrus fruits are so much beneficial for human body then we also might get curious to know that what are these benefits exactly which citrus fruits offer to our body because the first and foremost concern of women is just related to her beauty and her looks. So FYI there is a large list of beauty benefits which can be derived from citrus fruits as well. To solve your curiosity I have compiled some of the beauty benefits which are offered by citrus fruits and at the end of this article, you will also find some awesome and completely easy DIY face mask that you can try at home to enhance your beauty.

Hair Benefits Of Citrus Fruits :

  1. Best For Dry and Frizzy Hair: Regular application of citrus fruits mask can heal damaged and dry hair to a large extent.
  2. Can reduce Hair Thinning: Citrus fruits can control hair fall and make them look smooth shiny and healthy. They contain inositol which lowers cholesterol and fat levels and can also help in reducing thinning of hair.
  3. Nourishes Hair: Citrus fruits contain some essential nutrients which can provide nourishment to hair and make them shiny, lustrous and healthy.
  4. Cure Dandruff problem: Application of lemon juice on the scalp can help in curing dandruff problem. It also cures other scalp related problems such as itching.
  5. Premature Graying: Citrus fruits contain some essential nutrients which help in keeping the hair in their true form. They can also help in preventing hair loss.
  6. Hair Fall Rescue: Citrus fruits can help in boosting hair growth and it also reduces hair loss.

Skin Benefits Of Citrus Fruits :

  1. Act as great Moisturiser: Citrus fruits act as great Moisturiser as they contain a high amount of Anti Oxidants which increase cell turn over due to which dead and damaged layer of skin shed off rapidly. It also softens the skin.
  2. Can be used for a pedicure: Addition of lime juice to warm water can act quite effective in softening the skin and removing dead cells.
  3. Gives you glowing face: Juice of citrus fruits contain a high amount of water in it which acts as a great hydrant. Their regular usage will make face look clear and fresh.
  4. Have Anti Aging properties: Citrus fruits are rich in Vitamin C which act as antioxidants and fight against free radicals which are known to cause premature aging, like wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots.
  5. Helps in maintaining nails healthy: Brittle nails is a condition which can follow many health related problems. Vitamin C in citrus fruits can strength the nails and keep them healthy.
  6. Act as great Body Scrub: Dried and powdered peels of citrus fruits on the mixture with milk can be used as a body scrub. It makes the skin soft, radiant and glowing.

DIY citrus fruit face masks :

Tangerine And Egg Yolk Face Mask :

This face mask is basically for those with dry skin. It causes cleansing of the skin by removing dead skin cells and make it soft and smooth.

Ingredients:

  • Tangerine juice – 2 tablespoon
  • Egg yolk – 1 egg
  • Lavender essential oil – 4 drops

Method:

  1.  Take a glass bowl to add 2 tablespoons of tangerine juice to it.
  2.  Now add an egg yolk to the same bowl and mix these two ingredients thoroughly.
  3.  Now add lavender essential oil to this mixture and make a smooth paste out of these ingredients.
  4.  Now wash your face and neck and apply this mask to your face and neck and leave it for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Now wash your face with cold water.
  6.  Use this mask 2-3 times a week for best results.
    Lemon And Yogurt Face Mask :

This face mask makes the skin look bright and glowing by removing an excess amount of oil from the skin.

Ingredients:

  • Lemon juice of half lemon
  • Honey – 1 tablespoon
  • Yogurt – 1 tablespoon

Method:

  1.  Take a bowl to add half lemon juice to it.
  2.  Add honey and yogurt to the same bowl and mix all the ingredients well and make a fine paste out of it.
  3. Apply the mask on entire face and neck and leave it for 15-20 minutes.
  4.  Wash your face your face with cold water.
  5.  Use this mask 2-3 times a week for best results.

 

Orange And Honey Face Mask :
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Orange is rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants which prevent acne, blemishes and fight against free radicals which are known to cause premature aging, like wrinkles, sagging skin, enhance complexion, and age spots.

Ingredients:

  • Orange Juice – 2 tablespoon
  • Honey – 1tablespoon

Method:

  1.  Take a glass bowl and add orange juice to it.
  2.  Now add honey to the same bowl.
  3.  Mix these ingredients well and apply the mask on your face and neck.
  4. Allow leaving the mask for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Now wash your face with cold water and apply moisturizer.
  6. Use this mask 2-3 times a week for best results.

 

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