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Skin Food: Pineapple- How Pineapple benefits your skin

Maxine Dean • Dec 14, 2017

 

 Are Pineapples good for your skin?

Bromelain enzyme is a substance found in pineapple that contains anti-inflammatory properties that can prevent acne, dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema. It's a high source of antioxidants not only benefits your skin, hair and health but also boosts your immunity.


Pineapple is high in the enzyme bromelain, which is good for both the skin and for digestion. Bromelain is so good for the skin that it is often used as a topical agent in masks used to exfoliate and clear the skin!  The bromelain found in pineapples also support a healthy digestive system. Similar to Papain (the enzyme found in Papayas), Bromelain helps with digestion, most important of which is protein.


How does Pineapple help acne?

Bromelain enzyme is a substance found in pineapple that contains anti-inflammatory properties that can prevent acne, dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema. It's a high source of antioxidants not only benefits your skin, hair and health but also boosts your immunity.

Bromelain enzyme is a substance found in pineapple that contains anti-inflammatory properties that can prevent acne, dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema. Bromelain Is an antioxidant that not only benefits your skin, hair and health but also boosts your immunity.


 

 Pineapple is also rich in manganese, which is essential for activating a certain enzyme called Prolidase. This enzyme provides the amino acids needed for the formation of collagen in the skin, providing you with healthy, youthful, radiant skin.

 

Pineapple supplies several important trace minerals, which are important in the synthesis of enzymes and immune anti-bodies.

 

How to make a Pineapple enzyme mask for your skin?

Chop up 5 cubes of pineapple and toss it into a blender with 1/2 cup coconut milk. Apply the mask on your face and neck, and leave on for 15-20 minutes. Pineapple is packed with antioxidants known to protect your skin from free radical damage, while coconut milk cools and moisturizes skin while reducing swelling and redness.


Top Ten Healthy Benefits of Pineapple For Your Skin

Pineapples could enhance your complexion in several ways.

  1. Calms inflammation
  2. Potentially reverses skin disease like eczema and psoriasis
  3. Fights damaging free radicals 
  4. Boosts collagen production which combats aging
  5. Speeds wound healing
  6. Inhibits hyperpigmentation and reduces sun spots
  7. Protects against UV damage
  8. Reduces acne and acne blemishes
  9. Reduces sunspots
  10. Aids in proper Digestion


 At MaxAesthetics Spa in Philadelphia we utilize Pineapple enzyme in our deep cleansing enzyme facial to exfoliate, brighten and heal your skin.


 Call MaxAesthetics Now , to see how Fruit enzymes can be used to help your skin 267.528.3859

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