Well, the name dragon fruit itself defines this exotic looking fruit. It seems like a queen of superfruits with its intimidating looks. Having pinkish red outer thick skin adorned with green spikes. And with a beautiful fleshly white inner that is spotted with crunchy black seeds. 

This majestic low-calorie fruit is not only good for your health. But it also makes your skin adorable as this nutrient-dense fruit makes your skin flawless, glowing, hydrated and reduces pre-mature signs of ageing. And by using our DIY dragon fruit face mask recipes for maximum glow and hydration on the skin. You’ll achieve results comparable to those costly salon treatments and experience the same level of glow and hydration. 

Dragon fruit is also known as pitaya or strawberry pear (Hylocereus undatus). It grows on the climbing cactus, that are mostly found in the tropical regions of the world. It is native to Mexico, Central and South America, but it is grown throughout the arid regions of the globe, especially in the Asian countries. 

The shape of dragon fruit is round to oval. It has a mildly sweet to sour flavor with seeds inside its pulp, that have a nutty taste. Its taste resembles kiwi, pear, watermelon or combination of all. Generally, three different varieties of dragon fruit exist. These have white, pink or red and purple pulp. 

Dragon fruit is named so because it has spikes on its outer side that resembles with fire and these outer scales resemble with dragon as depicted in Chinese mythology. 

Dragon fruit is a low-calorie fruit that makes it beneficial for our health and weight loss. This is because it is full of fiber and probiotics, etc. Besides this, it is also a very useful fruit for our skin as it is packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fibers, and phytonutrients. 

 Some of the benefits of dragon fruit for our skin are:  

• Dragon fruit is high in water content that helps dehydrated skin. It moisturizes the skin and cures dry skin concerns. 

• It contains several types of antioxidants including vitamin C, lycopene, betalain, and carotenoids that reduce inflammation and neutralize the effect of free radicals that damage our skin cells. 

• It promotes healthy skin as it is loaded with vitamin A, E, and C, minerals like iron, magnesium, and calcium.  

• Dragon fruit delays the signs of pre-mature aging as it is full of antioxidants that fight with the free radicals damaging our skin. Thereby making you look fresh, and young. 

• It contains vitamin C content that helps in the treatment of acne and fades away acne spots. 

1. Dragon fruit and Papaya face mask 
2. Dragon fruit and Honey face mask 
3. Dragon fruit and Rice face mask 

Recipe

Cut the dragon fruit into two equal halves and then scoop out its pulp. Now add the pulp into the bowl and mash it well with the help of a fork. In the next step, add fresh papaya pulp and yogurt to the dragon fruit pulp. Mix all the ingredients well until it forms a smooth mixture.  

Apply this homemade dragon fruit face mask on your clean face and neck for 15-20 minutes. Rinse your face with the help of lukewarm water.   

Results

This face pack leaves your skin hydrated and clean. It also makes your skin fair, radiant, smooth and removes all the dead skin cells. 

Recipe

In a clean container, add dragon fruit pulp, honey and rose water. Then mix all the ingredients together till it converts into a smooth concoction. Apply this concoction on your clean skin for 10-15 minutes and then wash it off. 

Results

This face mask removes excessive sebum production and controls acne. It also gives brightness and hydration to our skin. 

Recipe

Take a clean bowl and add dragon fruit pulp to it. Then add rice flour and aloe vera gel to the pulp and mix it well. When you achieve a smooth consistency, apply it on your clean face and neck for 15-20 minutes. Wash it off. 

Results

After using this face mask, you will feel smooth, clear, and supple skin. It also tightens your open pores and reduces fine lines and wrinkles.