Natural Fruit Acids For A Natural You!

Skin Care

oi-Anjana NS

By Anjana Ns

Monday, March 7, 2011, 9:19

Do you wish to have a blemish free, radiant face? then let us introduce you with some natural fruit acids (organic acids). Fruit acids like citric, malic and tartaric help in loosening the glue between dead skins thus making the face clear. Various cosmetologists offer different facial treatments like "Chemical Peel" using fruit acids. Take a look at the fruit acid types, their uses and benefits. Here is a list.

Fruit Acid Types -

1. Citric acid - a weak fruit acid and a natural preservative. The organic acid occurs in large quantities in fruits like lemon, oranges and lime in as more as 8% of the total composition. A teaspoon of lemon juice can be applied to face like face mask will help preventing pimples, cleanses face and enlarges clogged pores.

2. Malic acid - An organic compound and an active ingredient in many sour fruits. Malic acid is found in large quantities in apples (green apples), pineapples and pears. Malic acid help in removing black heads and the application of the fruit pulp will give a smooth, naturally bleached skin.

3. Tartaric Acid - a white crystalline diprotic organic acids found in fruits like grapes, bananas, and tamarinds. The acid is also rich in antioxidants. Tartaric acids are a good anti aging agents, smoothen the face and prevent sun damage.

4. Oxalic Acid - an organic compound is a colorless dicarboxylic acid. The acid is found in good quantities in nuts like almonds and cashews. Oxalic acids help in preventing acne and also remove acne scars. Massage a teaspoon of almond or cashew paste for an acne free clear skin.

These fruit acid types are important nutrients for a clean, youthful face. Consuming these fruits everyday (as part of the diet) will cleanse body internally (removing toxins) giving a healthy glow to the skin.