When it comes to being beautiful, we women only want the best! And it seems like we are always striving to find that next best “miracle cream” that will banish wrinkles, zits or discolorations for good, right? Well, look no further than your kitchen cabinets! Some of the best remedies are in your own refrigerator in the form of fruit. Read on for some great fruity beauty tips!

1. Banana Face Mask

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Bananas have a lot of potassium, which is great for skin discolorations and smoothing out your skin! Simply mash up a banana and rub it onto your clean face. Allow to sit for 5-10 min, then wash off and see how your skin glows! Follow with moisturizer if desired.

2. Strawberry Tooth Whitener

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Strawberries are full of salicic acid, which helps to whiten your teeth and fights acne. So here’s a 2-in-1 for you: Mash up strawberries then spread them on your clean face and rub them all over your teeth. Allow to sit on face for 5 minutes then wash off. As for your teeth, its hard not to want to swallow them, so the best way to do it is put a lot of the strawberry pulp on your toothbrush, then vigorously brush your teeth for 2 or three minutes. Do this daily for a few weeks and you WILL see results!

3. Avocado Hair Mask

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Avocados are great for softening and conditioning your hair. Before you shower, mash up and avocado and apply it all over your hair. Wrap your hair in plastic wrap followed by a towel for 15 minutes. When you shower, wash your hair like you normally would, then be amazed by how shiny and soft it is!