Lilian's Special Edition: Beauty Uses of Mango

It is that time of the year again and soon we will start seeing mangoes in the market, in fact, it is already in the market…bought some last weekend….hmmm fresh, juicy, yummy and absolutely delicious. Mangoes are cherished by nearly every one both old and young, particularly when they are sweet. I am certain your taste buds needs this juicy mangoes right now as you read these lines hehehehe, sorry. Aside being juicy and tasty, do you realize that Mangoes additionally offers various health benefits and advantages?
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Be that as it may, mangoes like other fruits are better eaten in its natural form or made into a smoothie. Commercial juices will not give you the benefits natural mangoes will give you as it is already been raced with sugar and other forms of sweeteners.

Amazing Benefits of Mangoes

Mangoes are extremely pleasing to the taste buds, yes. But aside that, it has an amazing and unthinkable benefit for your skin as well. Mangoes is a home for antioxidants, particularly vitamin C, which keep your skin healthy and glowing. Mangoes are often used in various face masks and scrubs. Below are the various benefits of mangoes on the skin:
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1. Mangoes for Glowing Skin:
Mangoes contains carotene and vitamin A in greater quantity. Carotene and vitamin A helps to rejuvenate and revive your skin by reducing dark spots, blemishes and acne. It imparts a natural glow and shine to your skin.
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2. Treatment of Blackheads:
This has been an old time remedy though, being neglected now. Treating /removing blackheads with mangoes works like magic, hey but wait.. you get double benefits, removes blackheads and makes your skin glow..wow.

Mix a teaspoon of mango pulp with a half teaspoon of milk(either liquid or powdered) add a little honey, use this as a scrub on your face or the affected areas in a circular motion. Your blackheads will be gone before you know it. repeat this twice weekly.

3. Anti-ageing Benefits:
We all know the work of an antioxidants. Mangoes are packed with antioxidants which delays the onset of skin ageing and pigmentation. They also protect your skin against the harmful free radicals(eg. ultraviolet rays of the sun) which can cause skin cancer. Vitamin C helps in the treatment of pimples and acne. When applied directly, it smoothens out your skin and acts as a natural moisturizer.
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4. Improves Complexion:
Vitamin A present in mangoes helps in maintaining a healthy skin and complexion as well as the integrity of mucous membranes. Mango skin is a great de-tanning agent. You can rub your face and hands with the skin of a ripe or raw mango and apply some milk cream on it. Wash off with cold water after 10 to 15 minutes. Doing this at least twice or thrice a week will reduce tanning drastically. Regular consumption of mangoes provides you with a fair and smooth skin.

5. Treatment of Dark Spots:
Mango skin is also beneficial in reducing dark spots. Make a powder from the sun dried mango skin and mix it with a teaspoon of yogurt. Using this as face mask will reduce dark spots, blemishes and add a golden glow to your complexion.
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6. Treatment of Acne:
Raw mango juice is an excellent astringent that can remove acne. Rub a mango pulp on your face or use the inside skin of a ripe mango, rub in a circular motion, leave it on for 30 minutes and wash off with cool water.
Alternatively, boil a slice of mango in water and use this water on your face as an acne remover.
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7. Great Cleanser:
Mix a teaspoon of flour and a mango pulp to form a paste, use this as a facial mask or on any part of the body you want to clean. This cleanser penetrates deep into the skin and reaches the pores thereby cleaning them from deep within.

8. Home-made Face Wash:
This is perfect for all skin types. Mix a teaspoon of of mango pulp with a teaspoon of powdered almond and a tablespoon of milk to form a thick paste, use it on your face and wash off after 20-30 minutes. Repeat twice a week.

9. Exfoliates your Skin:
Do you know that skin exfoliation is as important as your daily life. You can not totally have the kind of body you crave for if you don’t occasionally remove dead skin cells.
To make your exfoliating mask, put ¼ of a peeled mango, 2 spoons of whole milk, powdered almonds and oats in a blender, blend together till you get a fine consistent paste. Apply on your face and neck, leave it on for 20 minutes and rinse in lukewarm water. Repeat once or twice a week.
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