There are many simple beauty treatments that use nothing more than fruit, oil, (for moisturizing and sometimes to give the fruit a spreadable consistency) and you can add an herb or two for fragrance and added benefit. Try these easy and fun treatments the next time you get together with friends for a relaxing spa day or for a fun relaxing night with fruit alone. All you need is a variety of fruit and some olive oil, and fresh clean skin to get your started.

Apricot Face Mask

You can use fresh or dried and mashed apricots mixed with olive oil for this moisturizing treatment rich in vitamin A. Experiment until you find an amount of oil and fruit that mixes into a spreadable paste, leave on for 15 – 20 minutes, and rinse with cool water.

Banana Facial Mask

Mash a banana and mix with 3 tablespoons of olive oil until you make a paste you feel comfortable with, and apply for a maximum moisture treatment. Leave on for 15 – 20 minutes, and rinse with cool water.

Peach Face Treatment

This is another dry skin moisturizer. You can use 3 tablespoons of peach kernel or almond oil and mix with ½ cup mashed peach. Leave on for 15 – 20 minutes, and rinse with cool water.

Papaya Skin Treatment

A ½ cup mashed fresh papaya can be applied to the skin alone as a mask to remove dead, flaky skin. Leave on for 15 – 20 minutes, and rinse with cool water.  

Pineapple Mask

Pineapple contains bromelain, a protein digestive enzyme that helps flush the skin of dirt and dead cells. It is also a mild astringent, and a skin freshener. Blend ½ cup pineapple with 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Leave on for 15 – 20 minutes, and rinse with warm water.

Lemon Bleacher

Use this treatment for freckles and/or discolored skin. Cut a lemon into slices, and rub a few slices directly onto the skin where you want to treat it. Rinse after 15 minutes. If you battle dry skin, use a moisturizer afterwards, because this treatment will dry out your skin.

Lemon Hair Rinse for Blondes

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