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Skin Whitening Foods For Natural Glow: Who doesn’t want glowing skin? With evolving beauty standards, all we want is spotless, radiant and even-toned skin. Our skin varies in colour and every skin tone is beautiful in its own way. Following a healthy diet rich in nutritious foods can help in achieving healthy skin and radiant complexion. Here are some foods with lightning properties that you can incorporate into your regular diet.

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1. Strawberries

Strawberries are not just delicious but abundant in vital nutrients that make them a great addition to your daily diet. Consuming strawberries regularly can boost brain function, strengthen the immune system, protect heart health and take care of your skin woes. With the presence of antioxidants, strawberries can help reverse the damage caused by UV rays and free radicals. The salicylic acid and ellagic acid present in strawberries target several skincare problems and treat hyperpigmentation, dark spots, acne, and acne scars.

2. Lemon

Another beneficial fruit for the skin is lemon. Apply lemon juice over your skin to exfoliate rather than using lemon directly over your skin. You can dilute the lemon juice with honey for more effectiveness. This fruit is rich in vitamin C, citric acid, malic acid, and ascorbic acid, which help in easy exfoliation and promote radiant skin.

3. Pineapple

Pineapple is a great source of bromelain and vitamin C, that help to promote skin health. It is a storehouse of vitamin C and acts as an antioxidant for acne, pimples, acne marks, blemishes, and blackheads and purifies pores deeply making skin clear and hydrated.

4. Papaya

Papaya is a nutritious fruit rich in an enzyme called papain which promotes the increase of collagen production. Along with enzymes, it contains vitamins A, C, and E and antioxidants that help the skin regain its moisture and nourishment with a slow ageing process.

5. Oranges

Oranges are widely used for skincare regimens. It is a healthy fruit that is delicious and has miraculous benefits for the skin. It is an abundant source of vitamin C which helps to lighten dark spots, dark circles, pimple marks and other skincare woes. Scrubbing orange peel over your skin helps in skin brightening due to its antioxidant properties.

 

(Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.)