There are some delicious fruits to eat for clear skin that you can easily pick up in your local supermarket! Most of these fruits can provide you with clear skin by either eating them or mashing them into a paste, rubbing them into your skin and wearing them as a mask. Another benefit of fruit that I love besides keeping your skin clear is how relaxing the scents can be! Read on to learn a few fruits to eat for clear skin.
1. Papaya
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Papaya is one of the sweetest fruits to eat for clear skin! Usually, you can only find this tropical fruit when it’s in season, unless you live somewhere that grows it year round. Make a shake or smoothie with papaya in it to add some rich flavor, or eat it fresh to get the full benefits of this yummy little fruit!
2. Banana
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Bananas are full of potassium, so they not only keep your skin clear, but they banish dark under eye circles too! I love to add bananas to my cereal in the morning, or grab them as an on-the-go snack. Dried banana slices are perfect to throw into trail mix!
3. Pink Grapefruit
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Pink grapefruit is full of a protective antioxidant called lycopene. Lycopene is great for your skin! It serves to protect from free radical damage, and preserve youth to your skin. Scrubs or facial washes with pink grapefruit in them may be of some benefit if you’re not too fond of the fruit itself.
4. Orange
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Citrus acid helps dry up oily residue, so it makes sense that citrus fruits would keep your skin clear! If you suffer from oily skin, oranges and lemons can be your new best friends. Besides eating them, rubbing pure citrus juice onto your face with a cotton ball once daily can eliminate oily skin and breakouts.
5. Mango
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If you live in a sunny place, better stock up on your mango! Mangoes are rich in beta-carotene, which is a form of vitamin A that helps protect against the sun and sun damage. This isn’t an excuse to stop wearing sunscreen, but a little more protection against sunspots never hurt anyone!
6. Watermelon
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The reason why watermelon helps keep your skin so clear and beautiful is because of how hydrating it is! Full of water, of course, this melon will keep your skin supple, moisturized, and looking youthful. Add one or two servings a week to really make a difference!
7. Strawberries
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Strawberries have salicylic acid in them, so they are the perfect natural treatment for pimples and acne flare-ups. My favorite way to get the full benefits of strawberries is to mash them into a paste with a drop of lemon juice and a teaspoon of honey. Apply this mask to your face and wash it off after 5 minutes. Don’t underestimate the power of eating fresh strawberries to keep your skin clear though!
With this list of delicious fruits to eat for clear skin to choose from, there’s bound to be something you will love! Give your skin a refreshing treat and add a few more of these fruits to your diet this week to see if they make a difference. Lots of these yummy fruits are in season right now anyway! Which of these fruits do you love the most?