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Last reviewed: 04.07.2025

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A kiwi face mask has many positive properties. This mask perfectly moisturizes and soothes the skin, nourishes, tones and improves the complexion.
Nowadays, kiwi has long ceased to be considered exotic, it is freely sold in stores. The content of vitamin C in kiwi is much higher than in citrus fruits, and this vitamin is a well-known antioxidant that fights free radicals for beauty, youth and health.
Regular use of kiwi masks will provide the skin with the necessary amount of vitamin C and help it to stay young, elastic, and fresh. In addition to vitamin C, kiwi contains tocopherol (vitamin E), which is no less beneficial for our skin. Tocopherol, like vitamin C, is a powerful antioxidant that gives the skin elasticity. Thanks to tocopherol, you can not be afraid of the appearance of expression wrinkles, even strong activity of the facial muscles will not lead to the formation of folds and wrinkles, due to the fact that the skin of the face acquires the ability to quickly tighten. In other words, with a sufficient amount of vitamin E in the skin, you can allow yourself to laugh as much as you want, without worrying about the appearance of fine wrinkles in the corners of the eyes or lips. In addition, kiwi is rich in beta-carotene, also an antioxidant, which is especially important in the summer, when the sun has a harmful effect on our skin. Beta-carotene protects the skin from moisture loss, sunburn, and also actively promotes natural skin pigmentation. The required amount of beta-carotene allows the skin to have an even, beautiful tan and at the same time remain young and beautiful.
In addition to the composition of vitamins, kiwi contains various minerals, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, which are very useful for our body as a whole. All these substances also have a beneficial effect on our skin. The only thing that can be attributed to the disadvantages of a kiwi mask is the risk of developing an allergic reaction. Therefore, before making a kiwi mask, you need to test it by putting a little kiwi on the elbow bend, if after a while a rash or redness appears on the skin, then a kiwi mask is contraindicated for you.
Benefits of Kiwi for Facial Skin
A kiwi face mask has a simply amazing effect, after such a mask there is a feeling of freshness, lightness, the skin is slightly lightened, its color improves. The kiwi mask received all these wonderful qualities due to its unique composition.
Kiwi contains B vitamins, which are the basis of healthy and beautiful skin: thiamine has a healing and anti-inflammatory effect (helps cope with acne, small cracks, irritation, inflammation), riboflavin promotes cell renewal and helps in the absorption of oxygen (good rejuvenating effect), niacin helps improve blood flow and complexion, folate has a tightening effect, helps make the skin much more elastic, tightened, pyridoxine helps normalize metabolic processes in cells.
Vitamin C, which is found in kiwi in large quantities, is a powerful natural antioxidant, and a kiwi face mask will help in the production of collagen, which is known to prolong youth and beauty.
Vitamin E closes pores, so after the mask the skin becomes less polluted and more toned.
The phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, manganese, calcium, and potassium contained in kiwi nourish the skin of the face well. Thanks to these minerals, the skin of the face becomes healthy, its color improves, and metabolic processes in the cells are normalized.
Indications for using a kiwi mask are very diverse, it is suitable for any skin type, for any age. Those who have begun to notice small signs of aging in their reflection, those with problematic or oily skin, acne, and everyone who simply cares about their health and appearance should pay attention to a mask containing kiwi, this mask is also perfect for those with dry or sensitive skin.
Contraindications for using a kiwi mask include allergies to the fruit, open wounds on the face, and severe skin diseases.
Kiwi Face Mask Recipes
Make a puree from one kiwi and mix it with sour cream (can be replaced with pure yogurt). Apply the mask to your face for 15 minutes and then wash off with cool water. After this mask, your complexion becomes healthier and your skin becomes slightly whiter. To enhance the nourishing effect, it is recommended to include banana or honey in the mask.
Mix well soft kiwi, a teaspoon of olive oil, the white of one egg, 1 tablespoon of green clay (add last and gently stir into the mixture). Carefully apply the prepared mask to your face for 15 minutes, rinse with warm water. After the mask, you can use a moisturizer.
Kiwi Scrub Mask
Grind the peeled kiwi fruit well to make a paste, add a tablespoon of poppy seeds and heavy cream. Apply the scrub for one to two minutes with gentle circular movements, then leave the mask on for another 5 minutes. Rinse with cool water, after the mask you can apply a moisturizer.
To cope with oily skin, a kiwi face mask will help, which is prepared as follows:
Grind the kiwi, add cottage cheese, about one tablespoon (can be replaced with natural yogurt without additives). Apply the prepared mask to the face for 20 minutes, rinse with cool water.
Take equal amounts of chopped kiwi, lemon and grated horseradish and mix well. Apply the resulting mask to your face and wash off after 5 or 10 minutes (depending on how you feel).
The following masks can be used at any age and for any skin type:
Grind the kiwi well, add pure yogurt, almond oil and freshly squeezed orange juice in a tablespoon, a little carrot, grated on a fine grater. Spread the mixture evenly over your face and leave until completely dry, then wash with cool water.
Mix well one crushed kiwi, several strawberries, half a medium cucumber (you can use a blender to get a more uniform structure). If the mixture is too runny, it is recommended to add some oatmeal to thicken it. Apply the prepared mixture to your face, gently massaging the skin with your fingers, leave for about ten minutes, then rinse with warm water. After the mask, your skin will feel clean and fresh.
This mask has a good cleansing effect:
Gently spread the kiwi pulp over your face. A characteristic feature of this mask is a feeling of tightness on the skin, this should not be frightening. After 15 minutes, wash your face and apply a moisturizing or nourishing cream.
The following mask composition will moisturize dry facial skin well: olive oil and freshly squeezed kiwi juice - 1 tablespoon each, the yolk of one egg. Mix all the components of the mask well and spread over the face with a moistened sponge. The mask stimulates blood flow, has a smoothing, soothing, nourishing effect.
Rejuvenating Kiwi Face Mask
Mix equal amounts of kiwi, pear, persimmon, and apple, crushed to a puree state, until smooth. Apply the mask for 20 minutes, then carefully remove the remains with a damp cloth.
Reviews of Kiwi Face Masks
A kiwi face mask can be used for any skin type – for very dry, problematic, and mature skin. Most women note an immediate positive effect after using kiwi-based masks – the complexion noticeably improves, the skin becomes silky, elastic, fine wrinkles are smoothed out, and the result lasts for a long time. A kiwi-based mask helps well to cope with acne, which usually appears in adolescence, and will also help more mature women to maintain the youth and beauty of their skin. Before using the mask, the skin needs to be steamed a little, then the nutrients will better penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin and the result from using the mask will be much better.
According to women's reviews, kiwi-based masks have an amazing rejuvenating and tightening effect. Applying a mask a couple of times a week noticeably improves the skin condition, oily shine, dryness, and acne disappear. In addition, such masks perfectly cleanse the skin, both as part of scrubs and as masks. After using kiwi masks, many women note that there is no need for additional skin moisturizing (cream, lotion, serum, etc.), but all masks that include kiwi contain fruit acids, so if you go outside after applying the mask, it is best to use a cream with a sunscreen effect.
A kiwi face mask has a stunning effect, and it becomes noticeable immediately. Immediately after use, you will feel freshness, purity and firmness of the skin. The vitamins and minerals included in kiwi will perfectly moisturize the face and saturate it with nutrients, cleanse it of dead particles, various contaminants, etc. A kiwi mask, without a doubt, should take its place of honor in facial care and then the youth and beauty of your reflection will delight you for many, many years.