5 Natural Fruit Packs for Glowing Skin: Expert Beauty Tips

No parlor? No issues! Checkout these 5 super simple natural fruit packs to pamper your skin in quarantine!

The outbreak of coronavirus has suddenly brought the entire world to a halt. Quarantine is the pause that most of us often prayed for. A break from the daily grind and a hiatus from the professional grill. 

In this breath of a break, people are turning to their passions. Some are experimenting with their culinary skills and some, exhibiting their artistic talents. Everyone is adopting a unique way to survive this lockdown. 

But one thing that everyone must do without a miss is to pamper their skin! 

Although the salons and parlours are shut, you can still nurture your skin naturally.

Skincare during quarantine

Of all the things that are important, skincare secures a top-shelf. 

The stress and strain of this lockdown can wreak havoc on your skin. Research shows that stress can speed up the ageing of your skin.

The changed routine, messed-up meals and snoozed sleep, can impact your skin.

So, even though you are not stepping out, you should not skip on your beauty routine. 

This is the time to pamper your skin which you often missed in your busy days! Let this quarantine time be a kind of redemption for your skin.

Natural Fruit Packs – The secret of a star’s glow!

Do you know celebrities never use the expensive chemical-based fruit packs?  

In fact, most of them swear by nature’s nourishment when it comes to skincare.

The recent revelations of the beauty regime of Bollywood stars prove their obsession with natural skincare.

From Cleopatra to Aishwarya, Priyanka to Jacqueline, the world’s most beautiful woman trusts natural fruit packs to maintain their glow.

So, with all the time and tools in hand, you too can try these amazing fruit packs and get the glow of a star.

Considering the current situation of crisis, I am ditching the exotic and costly fruits from the list. All the DIY fruit packs are easy to make and simple to apply. 

5 Natural Fruit Packs for glowing skin

1. DIY Papaya and Honey mask

Papaya is a wonder fruit that’s available all around the year. And honey is available in almost all household. If not then you must add a bottle of honey to your first-aid kit!

Papaya is rich in vitamin A. And honey is a natural moisturizer. Both have great anti-oxidizing and anti-inflammatory properties. This makes it a great anti-ageing and anti-acne fruit pack. 

Plus, both have amazing exfoliating properties that scrap the dead cells and clears your skin. Honey is also effective in lightening the colour of facial hair naturally. Papaya and honey fruit pack is very effective in lightening complexion and removing dark spots. 

Regular use of this amazing pack can make the skin firm. It further lightens fine lines and blemishes. 

For this simple pack you need:

• 2 pieces of papaya
• 1 tsp. of honey

How to make your own Papaya and honey mask?

• Crush the papaya to make a smooth pulp.
• Add honey.
• Apply the pack evenly over the skin.
• Wait for 15-20 minutes and wash off.

Banana, Honey and Lemon Face Pack

This is the mask you would want if you have issues of dry and dull skin. Even Hollywood star Anne Hathaway is a fan of this fruit mask.

Banana is rich in nutrients that works wonders for the skin. It is a rich storehouse of potassium and natural oils. This makes the banana an excellent emollient. Banana helps in improving the elasticity of the skin. Its anti-oxidizing properties prevent ageing.

Honey too is a great natural exfoliator. Its anti-bacterial properties prevent infections of the skin. It is a natural healer that fades scars and removes spots. Honey also helps in lightening and brightening the skin tone!

Lemon is rich in citric acid. It is a great natural treatment for age spots and acne. Lemon is also a known ingredient in beauty care for lightening dark spots and scars.

Things you need for this fruit pack:

• Ripe banana – 1
• Honey – 1 tsp
• Fresh lemon juice – 1

How to make your own Banana, Honey and Lemon mask?

• Mash the banana to make it lump-free.
• Add honey and lemon juice to it. 
• Apply the mask on a clean face. 
• Leave it for at least 15 minutes. 
• Wash your face with warm water but no soap.

Tomato Face Pack

If you have not used tomatoes on your face, then you are missing a big boon!

Tomatoes work wonders for the skin. They nourish the skin with essential nutrients. Tomato packs help the skin absorb more oxygen. This delays ageing and protects the skin against the harmful UV rays. Tomato is also a great natural de-tanning agent. 

When blended with oatmeal and yoghurt the paste becomes more consistent. This makes it easy to apply. Plus, oatmeal and yoghurt are amazing exfoliating and moisturizing agents.

Things you need for this fruit pack:

• Tomato – 1
• Oatmeal – 1 tbsp.
• Yoghurt – 1 tbsp.

How to make your own Tomato face pack?

• Crush the tomatoes to make a smooth and pulpy paste.
• Add the oatmeal and the yoghurt to it.
• Apply this mask on your face and neck. 
• Leave it untouched for 10 minutes.
• Wash it off with plain water.

Cucumber and milk face pack

Cucumber and milk both are usually stacked in the freeze. This simple pack is a potent beauty agent. It is best for hydrating and cleansing your skin. Use this pack to soften your skin and restore its natural complexion. 

Cucumber and milk alleviate tanned and burnt skin. It also opens up closed pores and removes the dust and dirt stuck in. This face pack will make your face look fresh and hydrated.

You can also add honey to this pack to leverage the goodness of honey!

Things you need for this fruit pack:

• Cucumber – ½ 
• Milk – ¼ cup
• Honey – 1 tbsp

How to make your own cucumber and milk face pack

• Blend a peeled cucumber to make a puree.
• Add milk and honey and make it smooth.
• Apply it on the face.
• Leave it on for 20 minutes. 
• Wash with only water.

Grapes & Apple Face pack

Again, two common fruits available in most houses. You can use them to get flawless skin. 

Apples and grapes are rich in vitamin C. This helps in building collagen in the skin and thus delays the ageing of the skin. Apple further protects from harmful UV rays. Grapes contain vitamin E that moisturizes and protects the skin from dryness. 

This pack is a must if you are battling acne and pimple problems. It also gives you a fresh, hydrated youthful skin. 

Things you need for this fruit pack:

• ½ apple
• 7 grapes

How to make your own grape and apple face pack

• Blend the apple and grapes to make a smooth paste. You can use a mixer or blender.
• Apply the pack on clean skin for half an hour. 
• Wash off with clean water.

Did you see honey is present in almost all fruit packs?

Honey brings the stickiness factor in your fruit pack. But that’s not the only job it does. Research shows that honey is a therapeutic agent for disorders of the skin. It is a healer of wounds, burns and infections. It protects and shields the skin against microbes.

Many people avoid honey as they think it can aggravate their acne. Honey is an anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory agent. They do not aggravate your acne. Neither they are proven to cure acne. Honey can lighten the colour of your facial hair. It can heal your scars and spots. It also helps in restoring the natural complexion of your skin.

So, don’t resist the benefits of this amazing healer just because of your apprehensions.

Caution!

Natural fruit packs are completely safe and generally do not cause any side effect. But if you are allergic to any of the ingredients then don’t try it. Lemon and tomato can cause mild itching.  Do a patch test to check if it suits you.

Try these natural fruit packs today!

Who needs a parlour appointment when you can get a better facial done at home?

Caring for skin is very crucial at this time. Not only to maintain your looks but also to feel good. If you will look like a zombie then you will feel like a zombie.

So, pamper your skin. Dress up. Style yourself. And be happy! This is important for your own sanity. Plus, won’t it be nice to walk out like a diva after the lockdown gets lifted?

Tell me which fruit pack are you going to try. You can also make your own fruit pack and share the secret with us.

Also, write to me about how you are spending your time in this quarantine! Remember, this lockdown is not a creativity or productivity contest. So, anything that’s making you happy is worth sharing.