Homemade Skin Care Recipe: Gentle fruit peel

Tip description / details:
This gentle peel is based on active substances found in two tropical fruits, pineapple and papaya. Pineapple contains bromelain and papaya contains papain. Both are proteases, natural enzymes that can break up proteins. When applied to the skin in small amounts (i.e. the amounts naturally found in pineapple and papaya), these enzymes help gently remove dead cells from skin surface producing mild peeling effect. Pineapple and papaya also contain modest amounts of alpha-hydroxy acids that provide additional benefits. Honey is added to increase moisturizing effect of the treatment.

Ingredients:
1 cup fresh pineapple; half-a-cup fresh papaya; 2 tablespoons honey

How to prepare:
Puree pineapple and papaya in a blender or otherwise. Add honey and mix thoroughly.

How to use:
Wash your face, then apply the mixture to your skin, avoiding the eye area. Leave on for no more than 5 minutes (less if you have sensitive skin), then rinse with cool water. When done, apply a moisturizer. Don't use more than once a week. Note: when using this peel for the first time, keep for only 1-2 minutes to make sure there is no skin irritation.

Costs involved:
$2-4 per peel (cost of fruit)