“The groundwork of happiness is good health-L. Hunt” and your good health shows through your skin. It is only when all aspects are in tune and resonates with each other, then only one can achieve its true potential.
Watermelon is such an underrated food.don’t you agree? If you might be wondering what your skin and hair have to do with the above-mentioned lines? if not a direct connection but definitely an indirect one! the health of your skin and hair acts as a mirror for what’s going inside you. Oops, sprouting some traditional knowledge. I mean when have you ever anymore mention watermelon randomly apart from some Japanese cartoons and their summer days?
Hence, in this article- Daily Day Benefits of Watermelon for Skin and Hair, let us discuss in detail and provide some honour to the watermelon.
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How does watermelon benefit us?
Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus) was originally bred in Africa and is a flowering plant species of the Cucurbitaceae genus. It can be said that Watermelon is grown in favourable climates from tropical to temperate regions worldwide for its large edible fruit which is commonly consumed as the fruit of summer, usually, as fresh slices, diced in mixed fruit salads, or as juice. There are five common types of watermelon: seeded, seedless, mini, yellow, and orange.
Oh well, the next two points are new. Watermelon juice can be blended with other fruit juices or made into wine. The seeds have a nutty flavour and can be dried and roasted, or ground into flour.
In China, the seeds are eaten at Chinese New Year celebrations, In Vietnamese culture, watermelon seeds are consumed during the Vietnamese New Year’s holiday, Tết, as a snack, and in Israel.
Watermelon is around 90% water, which makes it useful for staying hydrated in the summer. It can also satisfy a sweet tooth with its natural sugars. It also contains antioxidants, helps remove molecules known as free radicals, or reactive species, from the body. Free radicals in the body can cause oxidative stress. Watermelon contains plenty of Vitamin A that will help with this process and make the skin appear clear and smooth instead.
Diseases that can seek nutrients from watermelon:
- Asthma
- Blood pressure
- Cancer
- Regulating digestion
- Hydration
- Nervous system
- Muscle soreness
- Skin
- Metabolic syndrome
- Diuretic properties
Ways to Use Watermelon for Skin:
Now, moving on to how we can use them to benefit our skin. We all know that eating watermelon can improve our skin as it increases water consistency in the body. But who could have guessed that you can apply watermelon too?
1. For Dry Skin
What you need
- 2 tbsp watermelon juice
- 2 tbsp honey
How to apply
In a bowl, mix both the ingredients well. Apply the mixture to your face. Leave it on for about 10-12 minutes and then rinse it off. Repeat this once a week for the visible result.
2. For Boosting Collagen Levels
What you need
- 2 tbsp watermelon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
How to apply
Blend both the ingredients in a bowl. Apply the mixture to your face. Leave it on for about 20 minutes or until it dries completely. Wash it off with lukewarm water. Repeat this once or twice a week.
3. For Treating Sunburn
What you need
- 2 tbsp watermelon juice
- 2 tbsp aloe vera gel
How to apply
Aloe vera is known for its soothing abilities. Mix both the ingredients to make a paste. Apply the paste to the affected area. Leave it on for about 20 minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water. Repeat this once a day for the desired result.
4. For Oily Skin
What you need
- 2 tbsp watermelon juice
- 2 tbsp tea tree oil
How to apply
Tea tree oil has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. Mix both the ingredients in a bowl. Apply the mixture to your face and leave it for about 20 minutes. Wash it off with cold water. Repeat this once a day for the desired result.
How to Use Watermelon for Hair?
The upcoming 4 points will shed light on how you can apply watermelon to improve your hair.
1. For Hair Growth
What you need
- 2 tbsp watermelon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
How to apply
Blend some watermelon juice and olive oil in a bowl, apply it evenly to your hair. Let it stay for about 30 minutes and then wash it off with your regular shampoo conditioner. Repeat this once a week for the desired result.
2. For Treating Hair Loss and Breakage
What you need
- 2 tbsp watermelon juice
- 2 tbsp yoghurt
- 2 tbsp tea tree oil
How to apply
Yoghurt has anti-dandruff properties and has been used to treat hair problems for years. Combine some watermelon juice and yoghurt in a bowl and whisk both the ingredients together.
Next, add some tea tree oil to it and mix well. Take a generous amount of the mixture and gently apply it to your scalp and hair. Cover your head with a shower cap. Wash it off with lukewarm water and pat it dry. Repeat this once a week for the desired result.
3. For Dry Hair
What you need
- 2 tbsp watermelon juice
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
How to apply
Coconut oil contains properties that conditions your hair and scalp and making it stronger while increasing the growth. Mix some watermelon juice and coconut oil in a bowl. Take a generous amount of the mixture and gently apply it to your hair – from roots to tips. Put on a shower cap and leave it on for about an hour. Wash it off with your regular shampoo and conditioner. Repeat this once a week for the desired result.
4. Healthy Hair Follicles
What you need
- Watermelon
How to apply
Nope. There is nothing to apply here. Last but not the least, eat! yes, eat watermelon. The red blood cells in the body need iron to ensure they can carry oxygen to various parts of the body, including the hair follicles.
Due to the Vitamin C found in watermelon, which helps the body use the appropriate type of iron, this process gets executed as necessary. Watermelon helps to form collagen as well, which is another necessary component of healthy hair.
This is all we had to share regarding the benefits of watermelon. we hope to see you again. Thank You.
