How To Do Fruit Facial At Home: Types, Procedures And Tips

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Love fruits? Why not? Who would like to run away from the juice, the pulp, the taste, and deliciousness of a fruit? Or for that matter – the taste and nutrition of a ‘dry fruit’? Both are simply awesome! Why deprive your face of the goodness of fruits and dry fruits, when there are fruit and dry fruit facials to enrich the skin?

Let us find out what makes them work:

Why Fruits For Facial?

Ever wondered why fruits make the best facial? They are deeply connected with nature. They pamper your skin with pure stuff which is toxin-free and skin-friendly at the same time. The very smell of a fruit on your face can be quite de-stressing too. And unlike the “chemical-based” beauty treatments, fruits are cost-effective and bring in a visible difference on your face.

Did you know “fruit facials” have been around for a decade now?

What To Do Before Fruit Facial?

Before we start doing fruit facials, we must know the “Pre-fruit facial” steps.

Here is how to go about it:

1. Facial Kit: You have two options here. Buy herbal fruit facial kit from the market. The other option is to use natural fruits, honey, sugar and other such ingredients. The choice is yours. If you are going with the first option, then do make a note of the following things – product label, manufacturing date, and expiry date of the product. In skin care matters, safety comes first, isn’t it?
2. Face Cleansing: This is the first step in any facial job. Face cleansing helps remove dirt, debris and makeup sitting on your outer epidermis layer. Use a gentle face cleanser to do the face cleansing part. Or use milk instead.
3. Face and Neck Exfoliation:There is nothing more effective than a homemade natural scrub when it comes to facing exfoliation. Go in for homemade sugar scrub (made with 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2-3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp of lemon juice).
4. Facial Massage:Massage is important as it improves the blood circulation in our face. It also enhances the elasticity of facial muscles, improves the cell regeneration capacity of the skin and provides the glow.
5. Steam up:All you need is a “mashed” banana or papaya to massage your cheeks, nose, forehead, chin, upper lips, eye area and neck in  a circular motion for about 10 minutes.

Did you know, steam also helps you in getting rid of blackheads, whiteheads from the face making it awesomely clean?

Now is the time for actual “fruit facial”!

Here Is The List Of Fruit Facial Steps At Home:

Time for ‘Fruits For your Face’. Are you wondering how to make a fruit facial at home? Well, we’ve got you covered. Just choose the fruit facial which suits you best and voila!

1. Tomato Facial:

Try out the Tomato face masks. They leave your skin feeling rosy, glowing and radiant. It also helps minimize skin pores.

Step by Step Procedure:

1. Take some ripe tomatoes.
2. Mash them.
3.  Now add 1 tbsp of lemon juice to it.
4. Mix it well.
5. Put it in the refrigerator for about 10 min.
6. Once the time is over, take the fruit facial paste out of the refrigerator.
7. Add 1 tbsp of honey to it.
8.  Mix honey well into the prepared mixture
9. Apply the paste on your face and neck
10. Let it stay on your face for 15- 20min
11. Wash your face with lukewarm water. Then, pat it dry.

Tips: You can make different face masks using the same tomato base.

Note: Tomato facial is good for oily-skinned ladies.

2. Avocados Facial:

Avocado-honey is a soothing facial mask. This fruit facial at home for dry skin not only moisturizes skin, but also exfoliates. Avocado (on its own) has vitamin E, healthy fats, and antioxidants which keep skin smooth.

Step by Step Procedure:

1. First of all, take 2 avocados.
2. Now take off its skin
3. Mash the avocados in a bowl using a fork
4. Add 1 tbsp of honey and some warm water to the bowl
5. Once the fine paste is ready to apply on the face, get started.
6. Wash your face after 20 min is over.

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4. Apple Fruit Facial:

An apple has skin-friendly nutrients in the form of vitamin A, vitamin C, and copper, which help restore the collagen part of the skin.

Step by Step Procedure:

1. Cut/slice a fresh apple into quarters
2. Transfer the sliced apple into a food processor
3. Turn the processor on and make a fine paste of diced apple
4. Now add 1-2 tbsp of honey to it
5. Mix well
6. Apply this paste all over your face and neck.
7. After 20 min, wash off your face
8. Pat it dry

Tips: Use a freshly grated medium-sized apple. Avoid using apples which have been cut for a long time.

Note: Apple face mask is compatible with all skin types

5. Kiwi and Banana Fruit Facial:

Kiwis are not just for “munching” but for the skin as well. This fruit facial improves the collagen building power (of our body cells) and keeps us younger-looking and brighter-skinned.

Step by Step Procedure:

1. Mash a kiwi and a banana (not together, but individually)
2. Mix their pastes
3. Apply the fine paste that you get on your face
4. Also apply the paste to your neck
5. Honey is optional, so you can add 1 tbsp of honey to the mixture
6. After 20 min, wash off your face

[Also Read: Kiwi For Skin – Benefits and Uses]

6. Dry Fruit:

Dry fruit facial? The very mention makes it sound awesome! Did you know, it boosts the blood circulation to your face? It also keeps the face wrinkle-free and glowing.

Step by Step Procedure:

1. Soak all the dry fruits – 1/4 tbsp each of almonds, pistachios, dry raisins, cashew nuts and dry dates in water.
2. Wait for them to turn soft
3. Now mix them with honey and 1/4 tsp of saffron.
4. In a food processor, grind all the soaked dry fruits, plus other ingredients into a soft paste
5. Make sure you get a “grainy” feeling when you touch and feel the paste. This will be helpful for face scrubbing.
6. Massage this paste on your face for 10-15 minutes
7. Allow the paste to dry.
8. Then, wash your face with cool water
9. Pat your face dry.

Tips: You can also put Fuller’s Earth in this paste and use it as a facial mask.

Note: Make sure your skin is not sensitive before you try out this fruit facial.

What To Do After Fruit Facial?

After the fruit facial, your job is still not done. There’s more.

There are a few “post-fruit facial” tips – do’s and don’ts you need to be aware of:

1. Let your skin become warm
2.  Allow your skin pores happily absorb the benefits of the facial
3.  Do not rub your fingers on the face
4. Stay away from washing your face (or scrubbing) 2 hours after the facial is over
5.  If your skin feels oily after the facial, you can go ahead and wash your face with cold water
6. Since your skin is sensitive post-facial, do not pluck your eyebrows
7. Once the facial is done, do not step into the sun for 2-4 hours. The horrendous UV rays can damage the skin
8. No makeup immediately after a facial please! Artificial beauty products can end up causing skin reactions
9. For the next one or two days after the facial, apply homemade face wash or just water for face cleansing. Lemon juice or other artificial options can lead to allergies

Over to the benefits of fruit-based facials (in a nutshell):

Benefits of Fruit Facial:

There are tons of benefits in a fruit facial. Let’s go through them:

• Makes your skin smooth; really smooth in fact!
• Boosts blood circulation
• Sorts out major problems of the face – like acne, marks, dullness of skin and gets you a fresh rejuvenated skin
• Aids in new cell generation which keeps you younger-looking for a longer

• Transfers the goodness of fruits to your face. Fruits are rich in vitamins, essential minerals, antioxidants, amino acids and fatty acids. All these are good for face elasticity and youth.
• No harmful chemicals…. “zero” side effects. Best for people with sensitive skin
• Deeply cleanses skin pores. Removes the dead cells and impurities
• Fights off bacteria or germs (if any) on your face.
• Promotes anti-ageing

If you want a wrinkle-free glowing face and younger looking skin which turns heads, then fruit facial might be your best help and saving grace. Do drop in your replies and comments on the fruit facial you would like to go for, anytime. Have a happy facial!

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