Apple is a fruit that is very beneficial for your health as well as your skin and hair. It is full of Vitamin C, Vitamin A and copper. These are good for your skin and keep it healthy and glowing. The collagen that you may have lost from the skin is restored by Vitamin C. Collagen helps in maintaining the elasticity of the skin and thus prevents wrinkles and fine lines from appearing on the skin. It also is good for keeping up the waterproof barrier of the skin intact.
Presence of copper in apple is essential for the ensuring proper production of melanin in the skin. Melanin is important for keeping your skin safe from the harmful actions of the UV rays of the sun. So you can say that melanin is a natural sunscreen for the skin. Vitamin A is needed for building up the skin tissues that have got damaged and also for the growth of new cells in the skin. So, apple face packs are great for your skin. Always use a medium sized apple for making the face pack and also remember to use only freshly grated apples. If you cut apples and keep it for a long time, it will get oxidized ad shows a brownish tinge on the surface. Do not use such apples for making face pack.
Apple Face Packs for Different Types of Skin:
Apple face pack for oily skin:
This pack is excellent for oily skin. Take a bowl and put one teaspoon of freshly grated apple in it. Add 1 teaspoon of curd and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to the grated apple. The lactic acid present in curd helps in keeping the skin well moisturized and also adds brightness to the skin. It also absorbs the extra oil from the skin. Thus this pack is excellent for oily skin.
Mix all the ingredients well to get a smooth paste, which is thick in consistency. Apply this face pack on your face and let it remain on your face for about 15 minutes. Rinse off with cool water after 15 minutes.
Apple face pack for dry skin:
Take a bowl and put 1 teaspoon of grated apple and few drops of glycerin. Mix both of them well to get a fine paste. Apply this pack all over your face and wait for 20 minutes. By this time the skin will be able to absorb all the nutrients from the pack. Wash off with warm water.
Apple face pack for sensitive skin:
Take one medium sized apple and boil it for a few minutes. When it becomes tender, take it off from the fire and peel off the skin. Mash the flesh of the cooked apple with a fork. Add one teaspoon of ripe banana that is mashed. Also add one teaspoon of cream. Mix all of them well so that you get a smooth paste. Apply this on your face. Let it remain on your face for 20 minutes and then wash off with warm water.
Apple face pack for dry to normal skin:
This face pack is very much in demand as it contains honey. Apple and honey are main ingredients in many of the skin care products like face washes, skin creams, skin packs etc. To make this face pack you have to take one teaspoon of grated apple in a bowl and mix half a teaspoon of honey to it. Mix both of them well to get a fine paste. Apply this on your face and wait for 15 minutes. Wash with warm water. This gives you a soft and smooth skin.
Apple face pack for instant glow:
This face pack can be tried by people with all types of skin.tis provides you skin instant glow. So if you are going out on short notice, you can try this to get a glowing skin within minutes.
Take 2 teaspoons of grated apple in a bowl and add one teaspoon of pomegranate juice that has been freshly prepared. It is full of antioxidants and has antimicrobial and anti aging properties as well. Pomegranate gives protection to the epidermis of the skin and is also good for the production of new skin cells.
Add one teaspoon of yogurt also in the bowl and mix well so that you get a smooth paste. Apply this on your skin and wash off after 20 minutes with warm water. This provides instant glow to your skin.
Apple skin:
Grind apple skin and little honey to get a smooth paste. You can add this to any face pack you use and apply it every week. This helps in improving your skin tone.
Treat acne:
Take half of an apple and grate it. Mix with honey and apply on the affected areas. Wait for 15 minutes and then wash with warm water. If you apply this regularly on your skin, you can get rid of acne, pimples etc, and get a skin that is soft and smooth.
Natural cleanser:
Apple contains natural acids which can remove blackheads, whiteheads as well as oil, and provide you a glowing skin. Take one teaspoon each of apple juice and honey and mix with 2 tablespoons of milk. Massage you face and neck and then wash with warm water. This provides you a glowing a soft skin.
Apple and wheat germ mask:
Mix apple puree with wheat germ and apply on your face. Wash with warm water after 20 minutes. This exfoliates your skin and gives you soft and glowing skin.
Apple and oatmeal:
Mix apple puree with honey and 2 tablespoons of crushed oats and apply on your face. Wait for 20 minutes and then wash off with warm water.
Apple mask for face:
Take half pureed apple and mix it with a little warm milk and yolk of an egg. Apply on your face and wash with warm water after 20 minutes. This certainly makes your face glow.
Green apple mask:
Mix apple, honey and a tablespoon of yogurt and make a smooth paste. Apply this on your face and wash with warm water after 20 minutes.
