Did you know that applying fresh fruit blends on your face makes you beautiful? The catalysts found in fruits are known to invigorate the skin, exfoliate dead skin, and leave your skin looking fresh and glowing. It’s an excellent supplement to any natural beauty routine and super healthy for your skin. And the best part? Organic face masks made with fruits are fast, easy to make and very useful for all kinds of skin ailments ranging from acne to dry skin.
One of the many fruits that are terrific and very healthy for your skin is blueberries. Blueberries are a popular type of berries that have more antioxidants than any other fruit. They are more abundant in antioxidants than even green tea!
Here are some easy to make blueberry face masks recipes to revitalize your skin:
Blueberry Face Mask - Using Yogurt
What you'll need:
- 6 Blueberries
- Greek Yogurt
Directions:
- Wash the blueberries in water and blend
- Add the blueberry mix into Greek Yogurt.
- Apply an even coat of this mix on a cleaned face.
- Leave it on for 30 minutes and rinse it off in cold water.
Blueberry Face Mask - Using lemons.
What you'll need:
- 5 Blueberries
- Lemon Juice
- 3 Almonds Oats
Directions:
- Blend the almonds and oatmeal into powder.
- Add the powdered oats and almond in a clean bowl.
- Add blueberries and blend them to make a thick paste.
- Add the blueberry mix into the powdered almonds and oats blend them well.
- Slice a lemon and squeeze a few drops of the juice into the mix.
- Blend all the ingredients together and apply it uniformly on a cleaned face.
- Leave it on for 20 minutes and rinse it off in warm water.
This face mask works best on oily skin.
Blueberry Face Mask - Using Turmeric
What you'll need:
- 6 Blueberries
- A dash of turmeric
- Lemon juice
Directions:
- Blend the blueberries to a pulp
- Add a few drops lemon juice into the paste.
- Add a dash of turmeric and mix
- Apply this mixture evenly on your face and wait for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes rinse it off in fresh water.
Blueberry Face Mask-Using Aloe Vera
This mask is excellent for removing dark circles under the eye.
What you'll need:
- 5 Blueberries
- Aloe Vera Leaf
Directions:
- Take a fresh aloe vera leaf and cut it open
- Scoop out the gel from the leaf.
- Add the gel to blueberries and blend them together
- Now apply the paste under your eyes and wait for 20 minutes
- After 20 minutes rinse it off with lukewarm water.
Blueberry Face Mask- Using Olive Oil and honey
What you'll need:
- A quarter cup of Blueberries
- One tbsp of Honey
- One tbsp of Olive Oil
Directions
- Add the quarter cup of blueberries, one tablespoon of olive oil and one tablespoon honey into a blender.
- Mix them together
- Apply this paste uniformly across your face and leave it on for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes rinse it off in fresh water.
This blueberry Face mask is excellent for skin nourishment
What are the benefits of Blueberry in Skincare
- Blueberries Help to Combat the Signs of Aging - Blueberries are rich in antioxidants that can help your skin glow and look youthful.
- Blueberries Help skin against ultraviolet radiation damage - Vitamin C has a vital role in the collagen structure and is found in various levels of the skin. The vitamin helps the skin against UV damage.
- Moisturises the skin - Vitamin E plays a critical role in providing nourishment and moisture to the skin.
- Heals Damaged Skin Cells - Blueberries are a good source of a number of antioxidants and minerals that are very useful for healing damaged skin cells.
- Helps in Treating Acne - Blueberries are a good source of vitamins A and C that help the skin remove excess oil and toxins from the skin and also treat acne.
- Get Rid Dark circles under the eye - Blueberries are very beneficial in getting rid of under-eye dark circles and keep our eyes looking healthy and beautiful.
- Heals Broken Spider Veins - Blueberries are very effective in healing broken capillaries and strengthen the blood vessels. When blood vessels weaken, white lines begin to show up on the surface of the skin and are usually known as spider veins.
With so many benefits to both our skin and health, make sure that the next time you buy blueberries, don't just eat them, set some.
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