You may think of strawberries and raspberries if you think "berry," but these fruits are not berries at all.
The fruits were assigned their titles thousand years ago before science could provide a meaning for the word "berry," according to Judy Jernstedt, a plant science professor at the University of California.
According to Live Science, the fruit must have an outer surface, called the exocarp, a fleshy core, called the mesocarp, and an inner seed-holding portion called the endocarp, in order to be known as a true berry in the botanical sense. It has to come out of a flower with a single ovary and must also have two or more seeds. Strawberries and raspberries are therefore not classified as genuine berries because they come from a flower that has more than one ovary.
With this in mind, some of the fruits in this list, such as bananas and watermelon, which are classified as berries, may surprise you. Each is connected with benefits to skincare.
Watermelon
Indeed, in reality, watermelon is a berry. Scientifically referred to as pepos, these fruits fall into a particular berry category - one with a hard rind, several flat seeds, and pulpy flesh - and they're perfect for your skin as well. While a watermelon's inside is wonderfully juicy, sweet, and nutrient-dense, the rind is especially good for the skin because it is substantial in vitamins B6 and C.
Blueberries
Blueberries, perhaps one of the most well-known berries, is one of the best fruits you can consume for your skin. It is because antioxidants are abundant in these.
Antioxidants fight damage to cells caused by free radicals. Largely unstable atoms, free radicals were linked to the development of chronic illnesses, as well as to the acceleration of aging.
Bananas
Bananas come from plants with one ovary, and they have many seeds, so they are berries, scientifically. These are perfect for the health of your skin, as they are rich in vitamins C, B6 and A. The latter, an antioxidant, helps to moisturize the skin and to improve the healing process, thereby helping to avoid breakouts.
Avocados
Most of us now know that avocados are considered a fruit, given their fleshy pulp and seed, but they are also, in fact, a berry. In the past few years, avocados have risen in popularity, partly because they are so delicious and perfect on toast but also because they are nutritious.
Avocados are perfect for the body, and even for the skin. These are rich in vitamins C and E, and carry lutein and zeaxanthin antioxidants, both of which help counter free-radical damage to cells.
