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Nothing says summer like fresh, juicy watermelon, right? As kids, we would eat it to cool off and I remember how the cold juice would dribble down our faces. Messy and so delicious!

We didn't know then that watermelon was also good for our complexions!

"Watermelon is a great skin saver for (almost) any skin condition from sun damage to blemishes and everything in between," according to Alexis Wolfer, founder and Editor-in-Chief of the website, The Beauty Bean. "With its 93% water content and its multi-vitamin combination of vitamins A, B6 and C, it will not only hydrate your skin, but also repair and protect your skin too." Follow the below recipes to see how to make watermelon juice work best for your particular skin needs. Alexis shares these watermelon facial mask recipes for every skin type.

FOR SUN DAMAGED SKIN
Soak cotton pads with fresh watermelon juice and apply to any sunburned areas. Let the juice sit on your skin for 15 minutes before rinsing off with cool water.

FOR GLOWING, SOFTER SKIN
Mix 1 teaspoon watermelon juice with 1 teaspoon plain Greek Yogurt. The lactic acid and enzymes in the yogurt will help gently exfoliate and purify while the watermelon hydrates and heals. Apply the mask to your face and neck for 10 minutes before rinsing off.

FOR AGING SKIN
Mix 1 teaspoon watermelon juice with 1 teaspoon of mashed avocado. The avocado is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which helps plump the skin, as well as vitamin C and vitamin E, which act as antioxidants for a powerful anti-aging combination. Apply to your face and let sit for 20 minutes before rinsing with warm water.

FOR DRY SKIN
Mix 1 teaspoon watermelon juice with 1 teaspoon organic honey. Honey is a natural humectant, meaning it will help bring moisture deep into your skin, making the watermelon juice work double duty in hydrating your skin. Apply to your face and let sit for 15-20 minutes before rinsing with warm water.

FOR INFLAMED, ACNE-PRONE SKIN
Mix 1 teaspoon watermelon juice with 1 teaspoon of mashed banana. The banana, which contains vitamins B2, B6 and B12, will help to reduce skin inflammation while simultaneously making the skin supple and soft all as the watermelon works its magic too as an oil-free moisturizer. Apply to your face and let sit for 10-15 minutes before rinsing with warm water.

For more info, check out www.thebeautybean.com