The Best Fruits For Your Skin

At Beautaniq Beauty, we’re bananas about using fruit in our products. What’s not to love? Fruits have mouthwatering natural fragrances and are packed with skin-saving nutrients, vitamins and minerals unrivalled by synthetic ingredients. It’s important to keep your fridge stocked with healthy fruits and vegetables, but there are plenty of reasons to take inspiration from the fruit bowl in your skincare stockpile too!

Did you know about the naturally beautifying properties of some of your favourite fruits?

Here are five fruity ingredients to add to your skincare regime. These fruits aren’t just delicious when enjoyed as part of breakfast, they also feed your skin from the outside in. 

Five fruity ingredients to add to your skincare routine

Lemon

Just like you would amp up your Vitamin C consumption when you’re feeling under the weather, you should also add Vitamin C to your skincare routine to boosts your skin’s own immune system. Lemon is one of the best sources of Vitamin C, which is a free radical fighting antioxidant that’s essential to skin health. 

If you’re suffering from hyperpigmentation, you should look out for skincare that incorporates citrus fruits. Lemon Extract’s high levels of Vitamin C work to lighten dark spots and brighten discoloured skin. The acidity also absorbs excess oil and clears pores, so your skin will be squeaky clean and glowing. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!

Strawberry

Strawberries are another excellent source of Vitamin C. Skincare products with Strawberry Extract in the ingredients list help to lighten scars, dark spots and other blemishes. They also contain the anti-oxidant Ellagic Acid and Alpha-hydroxy Acid (AHA): two ingredients that have been shown to prevent collagen destruction and help reverse signs of ageing. 

The Salicylic Acid in strawberries fights acne, and their astringent properties help diminish puffiness. Our favourite berries really are a skin-friendly superfood!

Kiwifruit

Kiwi is another acne-fighting, collagen-boosting fruit. It’s also useful in controlling sebum production, so this is an ingredient to look out for if you’re prone to oily skin.

Kiwifruit contains the enzyme Actinidin, which helps remove dead skin cells to keep skin looking and feeling supple. The green fruit works to balance your skin’s pH levels, and it’s packed with antioxidants that defend against skin damage from free radical by targeting the skin’s vital proteins, collagen and elastin, to encourage elasticity and radiance. Kiwifruit has high amounts of Vitamin E – which make the skin youthful and supple, and aids in regeneration of skin cells.

Papaya Leaf

Exotic Papaya Leaf is rich in Papain enzymes, Vitamin A and Alpha Hydroxy Acids which unclog pores, exfoliate and even out skin tone. It contains high levels of antioxidants, like saponins, flavonoids, tannins, and alkaloids, which all nourish your face and skin. 

Used in skincare, Papaya Leaf improves circulation and combats the signs of ageing. It’s also a powerful anti-inflammatory that soothes lots skin irritations.

Our Radiant Glow Sheet Masks incorporate Lemon Extract, Strawberry, Kiwi and Papaya Leaf to give you the best skin of your life.

Apricot

Prunus Armeniaca, or Apricot as it’s more commonly known, is high in minerals, organic acids and phenolic compounds that are easily absorbed by skin. Better yet, it’s safe for sensitive skin and  contains vitamin E and omega 6 fatty acids that combined with Vitamin K, allow nutrients to penetrate the surface of your skin and reach your blood cells. 

Apricot Fruit Extract is super nourishing and helps to enrich and support the skin’s natural moisture balance, to leave skin noticeably soft and smooth

Unleash the power of Apricot Fruit Extract with our Blush Serum, water-based cream colour for cheeks and lips. Available in two shades: Sunrise and Sunset.

Do you harness the natural skincare benefits found in fruits?