Did you know a bite of watermelon leaves your body nourished?
Watermelon are made up of about 95% of water and lot of nutrients. This sweet green skinned food has been classified as both fruit and vegetable.
It also has a lot of benefit to the human body. Below are it’s benefits to the skin.
1. EXFOLIATION
Watermelon juice mixed with salt makes a perfect scrub to get rid of dead cells on our skin to maintain a clean and healthy skin.
2. PREVENT OIL PRODUCTION IN THE SKIN
Watermelon is packed with vitamin A, which helps to reduce skin pore size and amount of oil that your sebaceous gland secretes. It also helps to get rid of acne, pimples, sunburn and rashes.
3. PREVENT SKIN FROM AGEING
As we get older our skin becomes thinner and less able to recover from damage. Watermelon is full of antioxidants such as lycopene and also vitamin C and A, which help to slow down the signs of ageing.
4. HYDRATES SKIN
Dehydrated skin can lead to dull and dry appearance, but watermelon has such a high water content that helps to keep the skin hydrated and moisturized.
5. ACT AS A SKIN TONER
Watermelon contains a natural substance that can help to shrink body tissues. Which means watermelon is a natural toner that can help to keep the skin fresh and beautiful.
BY; FIRDAUSI MUSA DANTSOHO
