These DIY grapefruit face scrub and masks make my holidays worthwhile. Because during holidays, most of us want to enjoy, taking selfies, and saving some of our beautiful memories in the camera. But sometimes our imperfections related to our skin and weight etc. refrain us from enjoying fully and abstain us from the camera.
In this time, grapefruit is our best fruit friend which helps us in controlling our weight and also in our skincare related issues.
This marvelous fruit shows admirable benefits to our skin, body, and health. Its particular flavor is sometimes not enjoyable for everyone but its refreshing fragrance attracts everybody. This is why most of the girls pick grapefruit for having a relaxing and refreshing skincare time. Its scent, peachy pink colored face scrubs, and face masks give girlish vibes at our skin treatment time.
Grapefruit Nutrients
Grapefruit is a nutrient-dense fruit. According to studies, grapefruit juice is one of the relatively low-calorie juices – 100 ml of grapefruit juice contains an average of 39 kcal.
It is an excellent source of vitamin C, A, B1, riboflavin, citric acid, salicylic acid, carotenoid like lycopene (found in red and pink grapefruit only). It is also rich in thiamin, magnesium, potassium, fiber, phytonutrients like limonoid, flavonoids like naringenin, and antioxidants.
Grapefruit Benefits For Skin
Grapefruit offers a lot of benefits to our skin. These are listed below
| Nutrients | Benefits For Skin |
|---|---|
| Vitamin C | It boosts collagen production and brightens up our skin. It also prevents skin from sun damage and fades away dark spots. |
| Vitamin A | It makes skin hydrating, glowing, and prevents aging and breakouts. |
| Citric acid | It exfoliates dead skin cells. It also treats acne and age spots. It rejuvenates skin and enhances its brightness. |
| Lycopene | It protects the skin from free radical damage, sun damage, redness, and inflammation. It also makes even tone skin. |
| Potassium | It keeps the skin moisturized and hydrated. |
| Salicylic acid | It exfoliates the skin, solves the blackhead issue by cleaning the pores. It also clears acne and halts breakouts. |
| Beta-carotene | It repairs damaged skin. It also halts wrinkles and fine lines. |
DIY Grapefruit Face Scrub
- Grapefruit And Coffee Face Scrub
- Grapefruit And Rice Face Scrub
1. Grapefruit And Coffee Face Scrub
Ingredients
1 tablespoon grapefruit juice
½ teaspoon coffee beans
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon orange peel powder
1 teaspoon honey
Recipe
Grind coffee and sugar together in a clean grinder. Transfer this mixture into a clean bowl. Mix all the ingredients together until it forms a smooth mixture.
Apply it on your clean face for 5 minutes and then massage it in circular motions for 2-3 minutes. Then, wash off with lukewarm water.
Results
This scrub removes all the dead debris from the face, makes your skin clear and smooth. It also gives instant brightness and fairness to your face and neck.
2. Grapefruit And Rice Face Scrub
Ingredients
2 teaspoons grapefruit juice
1 tablespoon rice flour or coconut powder
1 teaspoon raw honey
Recipe
Take fresh grapefruit juice in a clean bowl. Mix all the ingredients in the grapefruit juice until it forms a smooth paste.
Apply it on your clean face and neck for 2-3 minutes, then scrub it off.
Results
It gives clear and soft skin. It also gives skin whitening effect.
DIY Grapefruit Face Mask
3. Grapefruit And Oatmeal Face Mask
4. Grapefruit And Yogurt Face Mask
3. Grapefruit And Oatmeal Face Mask
Ingredients
3-4 tablespoons grapefruit juice
4 tablespoons oatmeal or orange peel powder
1 teaspoon raw honey
Recipe
Take a clean bowl, crush oatmeal roughly in it or you can add orange peel powder . Then, mix grapefruit juice and honey in it. Mix properly, so that it turns into a smooth mixture.
Apply this mixture on your clean face and neck for 15 minutes.
Results
This face mask removes all the dirt and debris from your face. It also gives skin whitening and a brightening effect.
4. Grapefruit And Yogurt Face Mask
Ingredients
2 tablespoons grapefruit juice
2 tablespoons plain yogurt or flaxseed gel
2 drops grapefruit essential oil
Recipe
Take a clean container, pour grapefruit juice in it. Mix all the ingredients together until it turns into a smooth consistency.
Apply this mixture on your clean face and neck for 15 minutes and then wash off.
Results
This face mask treats acne and reduces dark spots on your face. It also makes your skin smooth and clear.
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Grapefruit is a healthy fruit, not only for your breakfast time but also for your skin. So, give some refreshing and calming grapefruit treatments to your skin. Your skin will definitely love this grapefruit spa facial at home.
If you have any queries related to grapefruit skincare, feel free to ask in the comments section below.
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