Pineapple skin benefits

Pineapple is a tropical fruit that is grown in the rainy season. It is rich in several vitamins and minerals which are necessary for healthy skin. You can get the benefits by consuming pineapple or by applying skincare products that contain pineapple. Here are some of the benefits of pineapple for the skin.

Pineapple contains bromelain which is an enzyme with anti-inflammatory properties. As a result using pineapple skincare products can help to reduce inflammation and redness in the skin.

Pineapple is rich in alpha-hydroxy acids which are good at skin exfoliation. They work by breaking the bonds between dead skin cells. This can help to get rid of dead skin cells and can help to reveal smoother brighter skin.

Pineapple is a juicy fruit that contains natural sugars and enzymes that can help to hydrate the skin and make it soft and supple. Pineapple is rich in anti-oxidants. These anti-oxidants can fight free radicals that damage the skin and make you look older. Therefore using pineapple or consuming it can help you to look younger.

Since pineapple is goof at exfoliation it can remove dead skin cells that clog pores. Also its anti-inflammatory properties can reduce inflammation. Both this can help to prevent acne.

Overall pineapple is a beneficial ingredient in skincare products. But with any new skincare product it is essential to test the product on a small area of the skin before using it on your face.

Now that we know the benefits of using pineapple on the skin let us look at skincare recipes that you can use to prepare products at home. This way you can save money that you would have spent on buying these products.

We have for you two such products. A scrub and a face wash. Let us start with the face wash.

Pineapple face wash

For our pineapple face wash which can exfoliate and brighten the skin you will need ½ cup of fresh pineapple, 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt. Cut the pineapple and blend it in a blender till you get a puree. Mix the pineapple puree with honey and yogurt in a bowl.

Do this till they are well combined. Apply this mixture to your clean face and avoid the eye area. Leave the mask for 15 minutes and rinse off with warm water.

As mentioned above pineapple is rich in bromelain which can gently exfoliate the skin and remove dead skin cells. This will even out skin tone and make your skin brighter. Yogurt is rich in lactic acid. This like pineapple will gently exfoliate your skin and brighten the skin.

Honey can help to attract moisture in your skin from the surrounding environment. This is because honey is a humectant. This will moisturize your skin. Also the anti-bacterial properties of honey can treat acne.

Pineapple scrub

Next we have a pineapple scrub for you. For this scrub you will need 1 cup of fresh pineapple chunks, ½ cup brown sugar and ¼ cup coconut oil.  You need to cut the pineapple into small chunks and place them in a blender. Blend till it becomes a puree. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Mix well to form a scrub.

Apply this scrub on your skin. Avoid the eye area. Massage this scrub gently in circular motions for a couple of minutes. Rinse off the scrub with warm water and dry with a towel. 

You can store the remaining scrub in an airtight container for around a week. Store it in a refrigerator.

Being a rich source of bromelain makes pineapple a great ingredient for any exfoliating scrub. Also the antioxidants present in the scrub will prevent skin aging. Brown sugar is a natural exfoliant that can remove dead skin cells and unclog pores. The coconut oil can act as a natural moisturizer.

In conclusion

Pineapple can help to exfoliate your skin and also make you look younger. It can also hydrate the skin and protect from skin inflammation. You can use our DIY recipes to achieve the benefits of pineapple for skin.