Looking into the benefiits of fresh fruits and chanced upon this littlegem

Natures MAGIC The Kiwi

. Kiwi packs more Vitamin C per ounce than almost all of the other fruits. Vitamin C is essential for collagen production, which helps keep skin firm

The kiwifruit, often shortened to kiwi in many parts of the world, is the edible berry of a woody vine in the genus Actinidia.

 

The most common cultivar group of kiwifruit ('Hayward') is oval, about the size of a large hen's egg (5–8 centimetres (2.0–3.1 in) in length and 4.5–5.5 centimetres (1.8–2.2 in) in diameter). It has a fibrous, dull greenish-brown skin and bright green or golden flesh with rows of tiny, black, edible seeds. The fruit has a soft texture and a sweet but unique flavor, and today is a commercial crop in several countries, such as New Zealand, Italy, Chile, Greece and France.

 Kiwi, while delicious, is also beneficial as an ingredient in skin cleansers. With high Vitamin C content, the kiwi acts as a gentle exfoliant and skin nourisher. And the fruit acids in kiwi are exactly the substances contained in high-priced cleansers for all types of skin. Kiwi juice and pulp help refine the skin texture, while also moisturizing

This is a fantastic and very effective and cost efficient face mask  quick and easy to make:

      Place five large strawberries in a blender or small food processor. Strawberries are rich in alpha-hydroxy acid, which gently cleans the skin, reduces acne and eliminates an only shine. Strawberries can also help to eliminate dark circles from under the eyes. 

      Peel one kiwi and place it in the blender or food processor. The seeds of kiwi fruit will help to gently exfoliate the skin, leaving your face smooth and soft. Kiwi, like strawberry, is also full of alpha-hydroxy acid, which can help reduce oil, prevent blackheads and balance your complexion. 

       Add one half of a peeled cucumber to the food processor or blender. You may want to save two thin slices of cucumber to place over your eyes during your facial, as cucumbers can help to reduce circles under the eyes. Cucumbers contain the same pH as your skin, so they can clean, nourish and hydrate your skin without stripping it of its natural protective acid layers.

       Blend the ingredients well and begin to add 1 tsp. of sea kelp at a time until the kiwi face mask reaches a creamy paste-like consistency. Kelp is a natural "vegetable" of the sea and protects and restores damaged skin cells. Kelp is a gentle moisturizer that also reduces sebum production, meaning it will prevent acne and both prevent and reduce wrinkles.

      Wash your face with warm water and pat dry. Apply the kiwi face mask to your neck and face with gentle massaging motion to exfoliate your skin. Allow the facial to set for five to 10 minutes before rinsing with cool water and patting dry.