This article will introduce five kinds of common vegetables and fruits, which are very helpful for women's skin care.

1. Cherry
Since ancient times, cherry has been regarded as a fruit for skin care. Cherry juice can make the skin white and ruddy, and eliminate the wrinkles and speckles on the face. Cherry is not only rich in vitamin C, but also contains a high content of iron, which is 20 times as that contained in apple. In addition to the high content of iron, it also contains vitamin A, which has the effect of balancing the cortical secretion and slowing down skin aging, so as to help activate the cells and beautify the skin.

2. Pomegranate
It has been proved that pomegranate has a strong antioxidant activity. It contains a component called as ellagic acid, which can protect the cells from the pollution of the environment and the damage of UV radiation, nourish the cells, and slow down the aging of the skin. Research has shown that, the anti-radiation effect of ellagic acid is more powerful than the polyphenols contained in red wine and green tea.

3. Carrot
Carrot is known as "skin food", which can moisturize the skin. Carrot contains a large number of pectin, which can combine with mercury and discharge the harmful ingredients out of the body, so as to make the skin look more delicate and rosy. What's more, it contains β-carotene, which has effect. It not only can whiten the skin and prevent the deposition of melanin, but also can remove the excessive cutins on the skin.

4. Olive
Back in the ancient Greece, olive tree has been regarded as a symbol of life and health. In fact, olive is not only a health food, but also has a prominent cosmetic effect. From leaves to the fruit, all parts of olive tree can extract out skin-care cream. The cream extracted from olive leaves can protect skin cells from the oxidation caused by pollution, UV rays and stress; while olive fruit contains another powerful antioxidant--phenolic compounds.

5. Cucumber
Cucumber contains various kinds of carbohydrates, amino acids and vitamins, which are necessary for the growth and development of human body. These substances not only can provide sufficient nutrition to the skin and muscle, but also can effectively prevent skin aging and reduce the formation of wrinkles. At the same time, cucumber is also rich in pectin, which can clean and whiten the skin, eliminate sun damage and freckles, and alleviate skin allergies.