Winter is more than just chilly winds, bonfire and warm clothes. It’s also the season when you can have many colourful fruits such as oranges, apples, pomegranates, kiwi, bananas, guava and grapes. While eating them will provide much-needed nutrients to your body, you can try using some of them for your skin too. Face packs made of winter fruits can be great for glowing and healthy skin. Read on to find out some of the fruit face packs for winter you can make at home.

What is a face pack?

A face pack is a thick paste or gel that is made of ingredients good for your skin. It is directly applied on the face and kept there for about 10 to 15 minutes so that your skin can get all he nourishment. Whether you use face packs bought from the store or make one at home, they can combat various skin problems. Right from skin dryness to acne to tanned skin, face packs can help to get rid of many skin issues.

Which are the best fruit face packs for winter?

Fruit packs for your face can provide your skin with vitamins and antioxidants, says beauty veteran Dr Blossom Kochhar. Here’s how you can make face packs using winter fruits:

1. Orange face pack

Orange, which is rich in vitamin C, helps to control signs of ageing, including hyperpigmentation. To make a face pack, mix orange peel powder with yogurt. Apply this mixture on your face and rinse after 15 minutes.

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2. Apple face pack

Apples act as an exfoliant, can hydrate your skin and may help to reduce acne. To make sure your skin absorbs its goodness, grate an apple, mix it with honey and apply the mixture on your face, says the expert. Finally, wash it off after 20 minutes.

3. Pomegranate face pack

Pomegranate is a natural source of hydration and can help to fight signs of ageing. Blend pomegranate seeds with a teaspoon of besan (gram flour), apply it on your face and rinse when dry.

4. Kiwi face pack

Kiwi can even out skin tone and moisturise your skin. Mash kiwi and mix with aloe vera gel. Apply it and wash your face after 15 to 20 minutes.

5. Banana face pack

Banana is great for those with dry skin, as this fruit can moisturise your skin. Mash a ripe banana and mix with honey then apply it on your face and rinse after 15 minutes.

6. Guava face pack

Guava may slow down your skin’s ageing process. Dr Kochhar suggests to blend guava with a tablespoon of oatmeal. Rinse off the face pack after leaving it on for 20 minutes.

7. Grapes face pack

Grapes can give you glowing skin, so crush them and mix with a teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply it and wash your face after 15 minutes.

8. Persimmon face pack

Persimmon can prevent sun damage and improve your overall skin texture. Mash persimmon and mix it with yogurt. Apply it on your face and rinse it after 15 to 20 minutes.

9. Cranberry face pack

Cranberries can help to get rid of acne. Crush cranberries, mix with honey, apply it on your face and wash after 15 minutes.

10. Papaya face pack

Papaya can help to moisturise and nourish your skin. Blend papaya with a teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply it then rinse after 20 minutes.

These face packs are extremely hydrating. They provide you with vitamins and antioxidants that are nourishing to your skin. They also make the skin smoother with their exfoliating properties. They help improve the complexion and help fight to signs of ageing, says the expert.

People with pre-existing allergies should avoid using them on the skin. Those who have highly sensitive skin should also do a patch test before applying it on the skin. In case of any skin diseases, it is best that to check with your dermatologist.