Originating from southern Africa, this vine-like flowering plant creates the distinctively soft, egg-shaped fruit known right across the world. The fruit that we know as watermelon is most commonly red on the inside. Watermelons are available all year and require warmth of 25 degrees Celsius or above, but are at their best during the summers.

The watermelon composes only 6% sugar but a hydrating 92% water. It is ideal for rehydrating during the hot summer months. Watermelon extract can often be found in beauty products.

The benefits of watermelon for hair and skin include:

1) Promotes Hair Growth
Arginine (an amino acid) is necessary for our bodies and helps with blood circulation in the scalp. Watermelon naturally contains a lot of citrullines that increases the level of arginine and is therefore good for promoting hair growth.

2) Prevents Hair Loss
Watermelon is bound with Vitamin C, which helps your body to use non-heme iron – this ensures that enough iron is in your red blood cells to assist in carrying oxygen to your hair follicles, promoting healthy hair.

3) Hydrates Skin
Dehydrated skin can lead to a dull and dry appearance, but watermelon has such a high water content that it helps to keep the skin hydrated and moisturized. This can help to keep your skin supple and looking great.

4) Acts As A Skin Toner
Watermelon contains a natural substance that helps to shrink body tissues. This essentially means that watermelon is a natural toner that can help to refresh the skin.

5) Prevents Skin From Ageing 
As we get older our skin becomes thinner and less able to recover from damage. Watermelon is full of antioxidants and also vitamin C and A which helps reduce the signs of ageing.

6) Prevents Oil Production In Skin
Sebaceous glands secrete oil that can be troublesome for keeping skin clear. Watermelon is packed with Vitamin A, reducing skin pore size and the amount of oil that your sebaceous glands secrete. Watermelon is believed to help with acne due to this these properties.