The seasonal fruit mango isn’t just delicious, it’s also packed with loads of nutrients that can benefit your skin and hair. Since it’s summer in India, we are all taken over by mango fever because it is too yummy to pass up! But, did you know that adding it topically to your beauty routine this season will also give you gorgeous hair and skin. From preventing signs of skin ageing to deeply moisturising hair, the beautifying properties of this fruit are totally worth the hype and that’s why we are eager to indulge in it through beauty DIYs. Check out these mango infused beauty DIYs for your skin and hair that will help you attain your beauty goals for the summer.
Mango Infused Beauty DIYs For Skin & Hair
Mango Glow
Mangoes are rich in vitamins A, C, and K. That’s why they have the ability to not only reduce sun damage but also deeply nourish skin and prevent signs of ageing. When mixed with honey, mangoes will moisturise your skin and leave it super soft and plump.
What You Need
- 3 tbsp mango pulp
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon juice
How To Make It
- Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix with a spatula to combine.
- Cleanse your skin and then apply a layer of the pack to your face.
- Let it sit for 20 minutes and then rinse it off with water and a gentle face wash.
- Pat dry and apply toner and moisturiser.
Fruity Tone
A homemade toner made with fresh mangoes and aloe vera juice will help exfoliate and hydrate your skin while keeping your pores clean and nourished. The antioxidant content of mangoes will help keep your skin stay safe from environmental aggressors as well.
What You Need
- 2 tbsp chopped mango
- 1 cup aloe vera juice
- 1 lime
How To Make It
- Extract the juice of one lime and pour it into a blender.
- Add the chopped mango and aloe vera juice to the blender as well.
- Mix all ingredients in the blender and then transfer the liquid to a bottle.
- Store the toner in the fridge.
- To use, apply it with a cotton pad on your face and neck after cleansing and before moisturising your skin.
Time To Shine
If you desire super soft and shiny hair, consider this deep conditioning hair mask made with mango and olive oil. This two-ingredient hair mask is super easy to create and it will transform your locks in a single sitting.
What You Need
- 1 mango
- 2 tbsp olive oil
How To Make It
- Extract the pulp of one mango and put it in a bowl.
- Add two tablespoons of olive oil to the pulp and mix to form a paste.
- Apply this mask to the lengths of your hair before a hair wash.
- Let it sit for a half an hour and then wash it off with shampoo and conditioner.
Squeaky Clean
Treat your body to the goodness of mango by indulging in this body scrub. Rich in vitamin A, this DIY mango body scrub will slough away dead skin cells and reveal your natural radiance. It will also leave your skin hydrated and plump.
What You Need
- 4 tbsp mango pulp
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- ½ cup sugar
- 5 drops orange essential oil
How To Make It
- Melt the coconut oil in the microwave.
- Add the mango pulp, melted coconut oil, and orange essential oil to a bowl.
- Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Next, add the sugar to form a thick and grainy paste.
- Take this scrub mixture into the shower and massage it on damp skin in circular motions.
- Rinse with warm water.
If DIYs aren’t your thing, try these fruit infused OTC skincare and haircare essentials instead. We recommend:
Your skin and hair will thrive in the summer thanks to these mango infused DIY beauty recipes. Try them out now to reap the benefits.
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