It is no surprise that pineapple is considered one of the essential ingredients in skin care creams and anti-wrinkle products, thanks to its many aesthetic benefits. Despite its reputation for its delicious taste and health benefits, pineapple also has great aesthetic benefits, especially for the skin. Therefore, in Dalili Medical, we will review the benefits of pineapple for the skin, in addition to providing easy recipes that you can prepare and use, or even eat, to get healthy and radiant skin.

**Nutritional components of pineapple**

 

Pineapple is characterized by its rich composition of vitamins and minerals that contribute to promoting general health. One cup of pineapple provides the following percentages of an individual's daily needs:

- Vitamin C: 131%

- Manganese: 76%

- Vitamin B: 9.6%

- Copper: 9%

- Thiamine: 9%

- Folate: 7%

- Potassium: 5%

- Magnesium: 5%

- Niacin: 4%

- Pantothenic acid: 4%

- Riboflavin: 3%

- Iron: 3%

**Benefits of pineapple for the skin**

Pineapple is a rich source of vitamin C, which enhances the production of collagen in the skin, which helps tighten the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

It also contains a high percentage of vitamin K, which stimulates blood circulation and helps deliver oxygen to tissues.

In addition, pineapple contains the enzyme bromelain, which contributes to unifying skin tone and getting rid of dark spots. It also helps exfoliate the skin and remove dead skin cells and pigmentation resulting from aging.

Pineapple is very beneficial for the skin thanks to its vitamins, amino acids, minerals and antioxidants. Antioxidants fight free radicals, which helps protect skin cells from damage.

Pineapple also helps fight acne thanks to its richness in natural antioxidants, and it also helps prevent pimples from appearing on the face.

When you drink pineapple juice, you can benefit from alpha hydroxy acid, which helps delay cell death, which enhances the fight against signs of aging. You can simply put some pineapple juice on your face and leave it to dry for best results.

**Treatment of dark spots on the face**

 

Pineapple can help reduce dark spots on your face. To do this, rub some pineapple slices on the affected areas, and leave them for 5 minutes until they dry. After that, you can wash your face with water, which will help nourish your skin and make it look younger.

**Anti-aging** Pineapple helps protect skin cells from damage, and it also plays an important role in improving the production of collagen, which is necessary to maintain healthy and elastic skin. In addition, the water content of pineapple contributes to soft and moisturized skin, thanks to other nutrients that promote healthy skin.

**Lip Softening**You can benefit from pineapple to soften your lips by preparing a scrub inspired by the Pina Colada drink. To prepare it, you will need three simple ingredients:

- Mix 1/2 tablespoon of pineapple juice (or pineapple puree) with 1/2 tablespoon of slightly melted coconut oil, then add two tablespoons of white sugar.

### Pineapple Mixtures for Skin Care

#### - Pineapple and Vitamin C Mask to Reduce Wrinkles

**Ingredients:**

- 3 frozen pieces of pineapple

- A vitamin C pill

- A cup of coconut water

**How ​​to prepare and apply:**

1. Mix the ingredients in a blender until you get a consistent mixture.

2. Apply the mask to the skin for 10 minutes, then wash your face well.

### Pineapple and honey mask to moisturize the skin

**Ingredients:**

- A quarter of a pineapple

- A teaspoon of honey

**How ​​to prepare and apply:**

1. Peel the pineapple and use the pulp, then cut it into small cubes.

2. Put the honey and pineapple cubes in the blender and mix well until you get a smooth mixture.

3. Keep the mixture in a small bowl until use.

Apply the pineapple mixture to your skin, avoiding the eye and mouth area.

Leave the mixture on your face for 5 minutes or until you feel a slight burning sensation.

Rinse your skin immediately with cold water, and make sure to close your eyes well while washing to avoid any of the mask's ingredients getting into them.

You can keep the rest of the mask in the refrigerator for a week.

### Pineapple and turmeric mask to relieve acne

**Ingredients:**

- 2 slices of pineapple

- 2 tablespoons of turmeric

- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil

**How ​​to prepare and apply:**

 

Mix the ingredients well, then apply the mask to the skin for 15 minutes.

After that, wash your face with lukewarm water.

### Pineapple and papaya mask to lighten skin tone

**Ingredients:**

- 4 slices of fresh papaya

- 3 slices of fresh pineapple

- 1 tablespoon of natural honey

**How ​​to prepare and apply:**

 

Mix the ingredients well until you get a smooth paste.

Then you can apply this mask on your face and neck and leave it for 20 minutes.

Wash your skin with cold water and dry it, then use your daily moisturizer.

**Pineapple and cucumber mask to cleanse the skin**

**Ingredients:**

- Pineapple slices

- Cucumber

- Fresh cream

**How ​​to prepare and apply:**

1. Mix the ingredients well until they are homogeneous.

2. Apply the mask on your skin and leave it for 15 minutes.

3. Wash your face with warm water.

**Note:** Your skin may be sensitive to the ingredients of pineapple. Therefore, it is preferable to do a simple test on your wrist before use. If you feel any kind of allergy after an hour, you should immediately remove the mask from your wrist and not use it on your face.

**Pineapple and ginger juice to reduce cellulite**

**Ingredients:**

- 2 cups of chopped pineapple

- Juice of 2 lemons

- 2 tablespoons of ginger

- 3 cups of water

**How ​​to prepare:**

1. Mix all ingredients in an electric blender until smooth.

2. Make sure to eat this stickR regularly daily with a healthy diet.

**Coconut and Pineapple Mask for Glowing Skin**

If you want to slow down the signs of aging, pineapple is the perfect choice for you, as it contains antioxidants and alpha hydroxy acids that fight free radicals that are harmful to the skin.

**Ingredients:**

- Four slices of fresh pineapple.

- Two tablespoons of coconut milk.

**How ​​to prepare and use:**

Put all the ingredients in a blender and mix until you get a smooth mixture. Then, pour the mixture into a clean bowl, and use your fingers to apply it to your face. Leave it to dry for up to 5 minutes, then wash it with lukewarm water. After that, dry your face and follow it with a suitable moisturizer.

**Pineapple and Honey Mask**

When you combine pineapple with honey, you get an effective formula to cleanse the skin and shrink pores. To prepare this mask, squeeze a ripe pineapple, then mix a tablespoon of pineapple juice with a tablespoon of pure honey. Next, use your fingertips to gently massage the mixture into your skin in circular motions from top to bottom and from inside to outside. Then wash your face with clean water and apply the appropriate moisturizer.

**Pineapple and Mint Mask**

To prepare this mask, mix pineapple juice or mashed pineapple pulp with mint, then apply the mixture to the skin. In addition to the face, this mixture can be used on all parts of the body to naturally boost collagen production.

**How ​​to Use Pineapple Peel for the Skin**

 

Rubbing pineapple peel directly on the face is an effective way to get rid of acne and pimples, and you must wait until it dries. After that, wash the face with clean water. This method can be repeated two to three times a week.

**Pineapple Harm**

Despite the many benefits that pineapple provides to the body, excessive consumption, especially for people with certain health conditions, may lead to some harm, including:

- **Canned pineapple**: Preservatives, such as sugar in canned pineapple, contain health risks, especially for diabetics and people seeking to lose weight. It is important for diabetics to avoid excessive consumption of fruits, including pineapple.

- **Pregnancy**: Bromelain in pineapple may stimulate the menstrual cycle, so pregnant women are advised not to eat pineapple in large quantities to avoid the risk of miscarriage.

- **Interaction with medications**: It is preferable for people who take medications such as beta-blockers, anticoagulants, insomnia medications, and antidepressants to reduce or avoid pineapple intake, as it can interfere with the effectiveness of these medications.

- **Kidney diseases**: Kidney patients are advised to avoid excessive consumption of pineapple due to its high potassium content.

- **Gastroesophageal reflux disease**: People with GERD may experience worsening symptoms such as heartburn and reflux when eating acidic foods.

**Pineapple skin warnings**

Your skin may be sensitive to some components of pineapple. Therefore, it is preferable to do a simple test on your wrist before using it. If you feel any kind of sensitivity after an hour, you should immediately remove the pineapple mask from your wrist and do not use it on your face.

Don't forget the importance of moisturizing. After removing the mask, use a moisturizing cream on your skin, or you can apply coconut oil or any natural soothing ingredient.

Although it is a natural ingredient, it is advisable not to use it excessively due to the strength of the enzymes in it.

* We must take into account that the bromelain in pineapple is a strong enzyme and may cause irritation. Therefore, it is necessary to check for any allergic reaction on the skin before applying fresh pineapple to the face, especially if you have sensitive skin or are receiving treatment for acne.

* It is not recommended to use pineapple daily for skin care at home. The interval between uses should be appropriate, i.e. twice a week, and it should be applied for a short period of only 3 to 5 minutes.