No, apples cannot directly remove pimples. However, the nutrients in apples contribute to overall skin health, potentially preventing future breakouts and improving skin appearance.
How Apples Benefit Skin Health
Apples are rich in antioxidants and vitamins that promote healthy skin. Including apples in your diet may help prevent acne and improve skin tone and hydration. This is supported by multiple sources:
- Exposed Skincare: “[Apples] are rich in antioxidants and vitamins that can help prevent acne and promote healthy, glowing skin. Including apples in your diet and skincare routine can provide benefits such as improved skin tone and hydration while helping to protect the skin from common issues like pimples and dark spots.”[1]
- Buckhead Massage Company: "Apples – eat 3 – 4 apples a day while working to clearing your acne. Apples are good for skin health. Eat at least 2 a day. Eat organic apples because you can..."[2]
- WebMD: Lists apples among "easy ways to add a bit of healthy fiber and vitamins to your diet," which are linked to better skin health.[3]
It's important to note that while apples contribute to overall skin health, they are not a cure or treatment for acne. Other factors, such as genetics and hormone levels, significantly impact acne development. A holistic approach, including a balanced diet and potentially topical treatments, is more effective for acne management.
Clarification on Apple Cider Vinegar
While apple cider vinegar is sometimes touted as an acne treatment, there's limited scientific evidence to support this claim. In fact, it can even cause irritation and burns if not properly diluted. [4] This should not be confused with the benefits of consuming apples themselves.
Addressing the Digital Aspect
Several references mention using software to "remove" pimples from photos. This is a digital image editing process, unrelated to the actual removal of pimples from skin. Apple’s photo editing software, for example, has a retouch tool for this purpose.[5,6,7]
In summary, while apples contribute to healthy skin and may help prevent future acne, they cannot remove existing pimples. A comprehensive approach is necessary for managing acne.
[1] https://www.exposedskincare.com/blogs/blog/are-apples-good-for-acne
[2] https://buckheadmassage.com/acne-program-fruits-you-should-eat/
[3] https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/ss/slideshow-acne-best-worst-foods
[4] https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/apple-cider-vinegar-and-acne
[5] https://support.apple.com/guide/photos/remove-distractions-and-imperfections-pht5c38b77c5/mac
[6] https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blemish-remover-photo-tool/id1444559362
[7] https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pimple-eraser-lite/id439220899
