How To Get Soft Skin With Strawberries, Strawberries are great for topical application to your skin. They contain important nutrients such as antioxidants, vitamin C, salicylic acid, and alpha-hydroxy acid, plus they work excellently as a natural exfoliant. To get radiant, soft skin, apply strawberries as a mask with yogurt, honey, or lemon juice. These masks are simple to make and very effective in improving your complexion.[1]