National Grapefruit Month: 9 Skincare Sensations Celebrate Citrusy Goodness for Your Face & Body

Photo by John Steven Fernandez

I developed my love for grapefruits from my paternal grandmother. She ate them for breakfast with her oatmeal and as snacks during the day. Not only did she possess youthful skin as she aged, but she ended up living a long, healthy life. I'm convinced that her obsession with the fruit had a lot to do with her radiant complexion and longevity.

Named after grapes since they grow in clusters, grapefruits have a distinctive citrusy taste--sweet, sour and sumptuous. They contain lots of minerals, vitamins and phytonutrients, which help reduce the production of cholesterol, and promote better digestion, weight loss and overall health. 

The pulp, oil and juice from these large globes of goodness also nourish and protect the skin. Grapefruit seed extract serves as an effective antibacterial ingredient, so it's commonly utilized in cleansers, masks and scrubs to refresh your face and body. Plus, its deeply moisturizing effects enhance the suppleness of your skin.

In honor of National Grapefruit Month, we present the following creams, clarifiers and cleansers. They utilize all aspects of the fruit to brighten and beautify your complexion. Enjoy the celebration!

SHINE: 100% Pure Pink Grapefruit Nourishing Body Cream, Pink Grapefruit Hydrating Body Wash and Pink Grapefruit Body Scrub. BEAUTY: Soften your skin and give it a healthy glow with pink grapefruit peel oil, and goji berry and pomegranate fruit extracts. BEACON: Vegan, and gluten and cruelty free. Also contains no detergents, synthetic chemicals, or artificial fragrances or colors.

SHINE: Éminence Organic Skin Care Pink Grapefruit Clarifying Masque. BEAUTY: Pink grapefruit juice, pulp and peel, kaolin clay, alpha lipoic acid, and vitamins A, C and E help rebalance your skin and banish blemishes. BEACON: No animal testing. The company plants one tree for each product sold through its Forests For the Future program.

SHINE (clockwise): LATHER Pink Grapefruit & Ginger Illuminating Creme, Manuka Body Butter with Grapefruit & Juniper, and Pink Grapefruit & Ginger Sugar Scrub. BEAUTY: Lock in moisture and smooth your skin with grapefruit peel oil, aloe vera leaf juice and shea butter. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of sulfates and parabens. Also utilizes eco-friendly packaging.

SHINE: Veria Innerdosha Sheer Delivery Hand & Body Lotion, and Clarity Found Body Wash. BEAUTY: Grapefruit and orange oils, aloe vera leaf juice and neem seed oil aid in hydrating your skin without any heaviness to leave it feeling refresh and revitalized. BEACON: Vegan and cruelty-free. Contains no parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, sulfates, artificial colors or GMOs.