The ultimate summer fruit, watermelon, is not just a cool treat for the taste buds. It is also a sweet treat for skin when used as an ingredient. Why? Because watermelon extract is believed to have properties that allow it to protect skin cells against the daily stress caused by UV light and free radicals. In addition, watermelon extract can possibly also work towards accelerating new collagen production. Want to read more? Subscribe to one of our monthly plans to continue reading this article.