Strawberries are a natural source of salicylic acid, a common ingredient in most over-the-counter acne medications. Because of this, strawberries are ideal for using in all-natural, homemade face washes to treat your acne-prone skin. Strawberries are also ideal for using on oily skin, as they are rich in alpha-hydroxy acid which can reduce oil production in your pores. Regularly washing your face with strawberries can help control breakouts, smooth out imperfections in your skin and brighten up your overall complexion. You can mash them to make a mask, mix them with honey or combine them with milk.
Bananas
Bananas are packed with tons of essential vitamins and nutrients, including potassium, antioxidants, vitamin B and vitamin B6. This makes bananas excellent for treating dry, flaky skin, and they’re an ingredient I swear by in the wintertime when my face is as dry as the Mojave. You can mash them, mix them with honey or milk, combine them with oatmeal to treat combination skin or water them down into a toner to use after scrubbing your face with a cleanser.
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