Kiwi Beauty: A Refreshing Snack for Your Skin

Kiwifruit or Chinese gooseberry is the name given to the edible berries of several species of woody vines in the genus Actinidia. Kiwifruit is native to north-central and eastern China.Although kiwifruit is a national fruit of China, until recently, China was not a major producing country of kiwifruit, as it was traditionally collected from the wild.

Consuming kiwi can give numerous health benefits such as maintaining healthy skin tone and texture, slowing down the aging process, and skin regeneration and rejuvenation.

Here are what benefits that kiwi can do to your skin:

Reduces Signs of Aging
Kiwi is rich in antioxidants which actively participate in cell regeneration. Regular kiwi intake slows down the aging process and reduces the appearance of fine lines, sun spots, and wrinkles.

Rejuvenates the Skin
Kiwi contains many nutrients which are very beneficial for your skin. Its rich content of vitamin A, C and E, places kiwi into the top three fruits in the world. These nutrients are able to fight free radicals and protect cells from damage. Also, these vitamins speed up cell regeneration of the skin which makes your skin look younger and firm.

Promotes Detoxification
Kiwi is rich in fibers which help the elimination of toxins from the body. Regular detoxification will improve your complexion.

Promotes Healing
Vitamin C contained in kiwi helps in fighting inflammation and speeds up the production of collagen. This is especially helpful with cuts and other types of skin damage. Its rich omega-3 content maintains the cell membranes healthy and prevents numerous skin diseases

Fights Acne
The pulp of kiwi contains alpha hydroxyl acids which when applied externally have anti-inflammatory properties that fight the infection-causing bacteria.

Lighten Skin Tone
AHAs and vitamin C have exfoliating and peeling properties which clear the blemishes because they affect the micro layer of the skin. You can make a paste of kiwi and apply it on the skin before going to sleep.

Other Health Effects

There are scientific proves that kiwi can decrease the risks of certain health conditions such as asthma, respiratory illnesses, high cholesterol levels, colon cancer, macular degeneration and heart disease. It also helps in managing the symptoms of diabetes.






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Source: Health Digezt