WE all know eating an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But other fruits are great for your looks too.

Here, ELLIE WHITE suggests eight others which should be in your fruit bowl.

Reddy for anything ... tomatoes

TOMATOES: Can protect skin against sun damage and premature ageing.

They contain a powerful antioxidant called lycopene, which helps skin protect itself against harmful UV rays by neutralising the molecules that damage skin structure.

They also have a good anti-inflammatory response to sunburn.

Boffins at Newcastle and Manchester universities found people who ate a tomato-rich diet over 12 weeks upped their UV defences by 33 per cent.

BANANAS: These are the masters when it comes to getting rid of puffy eyes or a puffy face.

Bananas are packed full of potassium, which helps regulate fluid balance in the cells and so combats the fluid retention that creates puffiness and bloating.

Potassium also protects against dry skin and blemishes because it helps maintain the body’s acid levels.

And it aids in the removal of waste, which helps keep skin looking clear.

The best for anti-ageing ... blueberries

BLUEBERRIES: These are the best anti-ageing fruit.

They’re rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, which zap wrinkle- causing free radicals cells.

Vitamin C is also essential for the production of collagen, the connective tissue that holds cells together and keeps skin looking smooth.

Get juicy ... with mangoes

Eat them raw, when vitamin C content is at its highest, sprinkled on your cereal — and start zapping those fine lines.

MANGOES: Rich in vitamin A, which helps repair damaged skin cells and connective tissue.

Vitamin A plays an active role in the metabolism of cells, getting rid of dry, damaged ones and keeping skin soft and smooth.

One expert, nutritionist Dr George Wolf at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, believes it can help the skin fight infection by strengthening cell walls and making them less susceptible to penetration by damaging microorganisms.

Back to black ... berries to make you merry

BLACKBERRIES: Not many fruits are high in vitamin E, but blackberries contain more than most. Vitamin E is essential for increasing the oxygen intake of skin cells, which encourages faster healing and regeneration.

Further down the body, vitamin E also helps to prevent varicose veins.

KIWIS: High in vitamin C, which is also found in high quantities in apples and citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons and grapefruit.

Vitamin C is also important for maintaining the skin’s blood capillaries. These carry vital oxygen to all skin cells.

Fruits high in vitamin C are spot on for flushing out the skin and ridding it of any little nasties.

Kiwi ... full of vitamin C

AVOCADOS: Rich in complex B vitamins, which are vital for keeping the skin nourished.

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) helps prevent skin becoming dull or oily, while vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is essential for the production of collagen and elastin, which helps skin maintain its elasticity.

B6 also helps protect against skin complaints such an eczema and dandruff.

WATERMELON: Our skin loses around a pint of water every day, so it’s vital to keep it hydrated.

A 200g slice contains as much liquid as a glass of water, which goes a long way towards helping to replenish lost moisture.

But it’s also high in carotene, vitamin C and antioxidants, which zap freeradicals that contribute to skin-ageing.