Watermelon peel facial application itself is not harmful. The watermelon peel contains a wealth of vitamins D, B, and C, which can provide sufficient moisture and nutrients to the skin, keeping it youthful and radiant. However, this is only possible if the melon is fresh and the method of application is correct; otherwise, watermelon peel facial application can turn from beneficial to harmful.

Watermelon peel facial application can cause skin allergies

Watermelon peel facial application can potentially cause skin allergies. This is because watermelon peel is part of a natural fruit and vegetable, and has not undergone special processing or collection. Some people with sensitive skin may react to certain components in the watermelon peel, leading to a series of allergic reactions such as redness, heat, and itching. People with sensitive skin should pay special attention when using watermelon peel for facial application, and it is best to do a skin allergy test on the arm first.

Watermelon peel facial application can cause the skin to dry out

The watermelon peel used for facial application is generally very thin, and the thinner the watermelon peel, the more beneficial it is for skin absorption, which is a good thing. However, the thinner the melon slices, the less water they can hold, so they will dry faster. If the same piece of watermelon peel is applied for the required time, and the peel dries out, it will absorb moisture from the skin, making the skin drier.

Watermelon peel facial application can increase the risk of skin infections

The watermelon peel used for facial application is neither the outermost green layer of the melon nor the innermost pale pink layer, but rather the milky white layer between the green and pale pink layers. Therefore, when making watermelon peel, it is necessary to ensure that the knife, hands, and cutting board are clean and hygienic, otherwise it is easy to contaminate the watermelon peel with bacteria, which can then be transferred to the face, undoubtedly increasing the risk of facial infection.

Common problems with watermelon peel facial application

The flesh of the melon contains a high amount of vitamins D, B, and C, all of which are essential nutrients for maintaining healthy and moisturized skin. Using watermelon juice for facial cleansing can turn dark skin fair; leftover melon peel cut into slices can be applied to spots on the face to fade them; finally, gently massaging the facial skin with watermelon peel can also have a soothing, calming, and moisturizing effect.

Selection of watermelon peel

The watermelon peel used for facial application refers to the second layer of the watermelon peel, excluding the sharp flesh inside and the outermost layer of skin, and the central ‘green cloth’ part. Since modern melon farmers often use fertilizers, the outermost ‘旦角’ is usually discarded and not used.

Cleaning of watermelon peel

Today’s melon farmers often spray some fertilizer to avoid insects on the leaves, and this fertilizer is also difficult to avoid leaving residues on the melon skin. Therefore, before applying vegetables and fruits to the face, it is necessary to soak them in water for a longer time, and to clean them repeatedly to remove any remaining harmful substances such as fertilizer. Otherwise, these harmful substances may penetrate the skin over a long period of time, not only failing to achieve the intended beauty and skincare effects, but also potentially causing further loss.