Not only is the fruit healthful, the rind is a popular skin cleanser for women, and is an excellent treatment for sunburn. Dried watermelon seeds are a popular and delicious snack.
瓜皮還有個迷人的名字叫「翠衣」，愛美的女孩喜歡把它敷在臉上，有滋潤、漂白之效；更有些家庭主婦削去綠色表皮，留取白色脆硬部分，切成小塊拌沙拉，味道比黃瓜香脆可口。