Watermelons – the ultimate summer delight is here in our beauty club. Let’s explore some amazing face packs that watermelons do to treat all the skin issues summer gets along.
Watermelons are a very good source of Vitamin A which makes it great for the skin and Vitamin C which boosts the immune system. It is rich in antioxidants, which makes it an excellent choice for slowing down the aging process.
It’s a skin tonic I can say loaded with 90 % water and enriched with natural sugars and antioxidants. Here are few wonders watermelons do to our skins:
- Hydrates your skin
- Locks moisture
- Reduce oiliness and acne
- Heals dry skin
- Enhances new cell formation
- Boosts collagen production
- Slows down ageing process
Beauty is about being comfortable in your own skin, but once you’re in your twenties, you end up having an issue almost every alternative day. Let’s treat them naturally. Here is a collection of Homemade Watermelon face packs for face read on to discover the secret to achieve that picture perfect skin.
Watermelon for sun damage / Pigmentation
The pigment in red watermelons works as a natural sunscreen protector and heals sunburns.
- Take few watermelon wedges in a juicer and juice it or can even rub the cubes directly on to the skin.
- Soak cotton pads in the watermelon juice and apply it on sun affected areas. Let it dry for about 15 minutes and wash. A great relief from sun damaged skin you will feel.
- You can even dip a handkerchief or cloth in to the juice and cover it on your face for 15 minutes. Your skin turns out to be super hydrated and glowy.
Watermelon + cucumber
- 1 tbsp watermelon pulp/juice
- 1 teaspoon cucumber juice
Mix and apply on to sunburns/ sun tan areas. Leave it on for 20 minutes and wash.
Watermelon + mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon Watermelon pulp
- 1 teaspoon crushed mint leaves
Mix and rub on your face for 10 minutes and wash.
Watermelons for exfoliating
Good news for all the sensitive skin types out there. Watermelon has got soft fibre in its pulp that softly works on your face to remove the dead skin and cleanse the dark areas with the natural acids.
- 1 tablespoon Watermelon pulp
- Few drops of Honey
Mix and smoothly rub on to your face. Leave it for 15 minutes and then wash it away with cold water.
Watermelon + lemon juice + sugar / Watermelon + sugar
- 1 tbsp watermelon pulp
- Few drops of lemon
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Mix the ingredients and rub it on your face smoothly and gently for 2 minutes and leave it on your skin for 15 minutes and wash.
Watermelons for anti-ageing
Have you ever noticed watermelons doesn’t rip off or get rotten very soon – as Watermelons are loaded with many antioxidants and anti-ageing properties to help your skin stay firm and youth-looking.
Watermelon + heavy cream + olive oil + egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon watermelon pulp
- 1 teaspoon cream
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- egg yolk
This mix collectively helps cleanse and keep your skin firm and super hydrated. Apply this mixture on neck and the face in a thin layer. Leave it on for about 30 minutes and wash.
Watermelon + banana
- 1 tablespoon watermelon pulp
- Half ripen banana
- Few drops almond/sesame/coconut oil
Mix and apply the mixture onto your face. Let it settle for 15 minutes and wash your face.
Watermelon + avocado + milk
Avocado is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin C and Vitamin E content which work as antioxidants and aids as a powerful anti-aging combination when mixed with watermelon juice and milk it acts as a perfect face pack for aging skin.
- 1 tbsp of watermelon juice
- Drops of milk
- 1 tbsp of avocado paste
Apply all over the face and leave it for 30 mins and wash.
Watermelon seeds face pack for acne
- Collect few watermelon seeds clean, grind and dilute the watermelon seeds with boiled water.
- Massage acne prone region with this solution for 10 minutes and wash.
Watermelon face packs for dry skin
Watermelon + yogurt + oil
- 1 tablespoon watermelon pulp
- 1 teaspoon yogurt
- 2 drops of sesame/coconut/almond oil
Mix and apply this paste on to your face for 20 minutes and wash.
Watermelon face pack for normal skin
Watermelon + olive oil + milk
Olive oil helps as an antioxidant and moisturizer that boost up your skin and milk nourishes the skin the combination of these three ingredients is the best pack for a soft and flawless skin.
- 2 tbsps of watermelon juice
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- Few milk drops
Soak the cotton balls in the mix and apply gently all over the face. Leave it for 20 minutes and wash.
Watermelon face pack for oily skin
Oatmeal helps in absorbing excess oil from the skin and perfect combination with melon water and honey and a perfect pack for the oily skin.
Watermelon + oatmeal +honey
- 1 tbsp of oatmeal powder
- Honey few drops
- 2 tbsps of watermelon juice
Apply the mix all over the face and neck and let it dry for 20 mins and wash.
Hope this article helps you use that extra left out piece of Watermelon into something useful for your face. Share a word with your loved ones. Say goodbye to beauty products in the markets with these natural alternative!!
