Fresh grapefruit and 100% grapefruit juice don’t only hydrate you and your skin, they also contain many vitamins, minerals and beneficial plant compounds that affect skin health, both directly and indirectly.
How does Grapefruit Help Your Skin?
Fresh grapefruit and 100% grapefruit juice are great additions to a healthy diet that can help contribute to skin well-being. The water in grapefruit and grapefruit juice can help keep your skin hydrated while also providing nutrients such as vitamin C and colorful plant pigments called carotenoids which may help maintain a youthful glow.
Good for Your Skin
- Vitamin C – This nutrient helps promote healthy skin by supporting collagen production, which helps maintain elasticity and works against premature aging.1
- Carotenoids – Another important source of antioxidants, carotenoids like beta-carotene can help neutralize free radicals that can otherwise damage your skin.2-4
- Fluids – Proper hydration of skin is important for maintaining resilience and preventing wrinkles.5
DID YOU KNOW?
Proper vitamin C intake can help you maintain healthy skin. Just 1 cup of Florida Grapefruit Juice or half of a medium Florida Grapefruit are excellent sources of vitamin C!*
* Daily Value: Based on a 2000 calorie diet. FDA rounding rules applied when calculating percent DV based upon 2018 rules. Information is not intended for labeling food in packaged form. Nutrient values may vary based on brand or product types.