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Beauty care with Spices!!!
India, from ages is famous for its spices….We often limit the usage of spices to kitchen. Spices can be used in skin care. Here is a read of how spices can be used in taking care of skin and giving it a natural glow. NEVER TRY THIS, WITHOUT KNOWING YOUR SKIN TYPE. This article is just to share information on how differently spices can be used.
Clove: Is a natural antiseptic and bactericidal herb. Clove oil is useful in the acne treatment. Since it’s a strong herb, it is not suitable for sensitive skin. Clove can be used as body wash. Add 250ml of cloves to 1 litre of boiling water and infuse for 20 mins. Strain off the liquid into dark glass bottle. Use this as body wash!!
Cumin: Known to be used in beauty aids from times immemorial. It was known as “Cleopatra’s beauty secret”!!!! Black cumin seeds are useful for the treatment of acne, burns and pimples. When the paste of black cumin seeds is applied on skin, it reduces itching. Black cumin seeds ground in water can be applied as a paste over boils.
Cinnamon: Is a natural astringent. Its oil is used popularly for massages. Cinnamon is effectively used in the treatment of dry skin. When mixed with honey it can cure acne. Since it is a strong herb, it is not suitable for sensitive skin.
White pepper: Can be used as body scrub. The granules gently polish the skin and remove the dead cells.
Dhania/Coriander: Is rich in minerals and vitamins. It is ideal for curing skin disorders like eczema, dryness and fungal infections. Dhania mixed with turmeric can be used to treat pimples, blackheads and dry skin.
Turmeric: Is a natural cleanser. It is useful for glowing skin, removing black spots and pimples. Turmeric mixed with neem leaves is useful in treating pimples. Turmeric and milk cream paste when applied on skin improves complexion.
Fenugreek: Is rich in vitamin A and hence keeps the skin healthy. If you apply the paste of fenugreek mixed with milk on your face, it gives an instant glow. It also helps in removing dark circles. Fenugreek can be used as a remedy for wrinkles. External application of the fenugreek seeds helps in soothing irritated skin. (Note that while making a paste of fenugreek seeds, it needs to be soaked overnight)
Cardamom: Is antioxidant, antiseptic and has cleaning properties. It is one of the most popularly used essential oil. It has a balancing effect on both dry and oily skin type. If used in face mask, it has detox effect. Cardamom when used with lavender can be used as moisturizer.
Tamarind: Can be used as a scrub and the acid present in it is an anti blemish and helps in lightening the dark skin. Use of tamarind enriches skin with moisturizer. Its usage increases cell renewal and brightens skin. It boosts skin elasticity and helps cleanse it to feel refreshed and smooth.
Saffron: Is the most popularly used ingredient in skin care products. It mainly helps in improving skin texture. Its anti bacterial property kills bacteria in the skin and gives it a bright complexion. Paste made of saffron can be used to treat dry skin. When applied on skin it delays the development of wrinkles.
Did you know?
1.Ginger has anti cellulite formula.
2.Capsaicin found in chili powder has anti- inflammatory effect.
3.Ajwain is natural bleach.
4.Tamarind works to increase skin hydration level.
5.Cardamom can be used as a mouth freshener.
6.Asafoetida paste calms skin eruptions.
7.Asafoetida is a natural tranquilizer.
8.Saffron is a natural sedative.
9.Pepper is known as the king of spices.
10.Cardamom is known as the queen of spices.
Clove: Is a natural antiseptic and bactericidal herb. Clove oil is useful in the acne treatment. Since it’s a strong herb, it is not suitable for sensitive skin. Clove can be used as body wash. Add 250ml of cloves to 1 litre of boiling water and infuse for 20 mins. Strain off the liquid into dark glass bottle. Use this as body wash!!
Cumin: Known to be used in beauty aids from times immemorial. It was known as “Cleopatra’s beauty secret”!!!! Black cumin seeds are useful for the treatment of acne, burns and pimples. When the paste of black cumin seeds is applied on skin, it reduces itching. Black cumin seeds ground in water can be applied as a paste over boils.
Cinnamon: Is a natural astringent. Its oil is used popularly for massages. Cinnamon is effectively used in the treatment of dry skin. When mixed with honey it can cure acne. Since it is a strong herb, it is not suitable for sensitive skin.
White pepper: Can be used as body scrub. The granules gently polish the skin and remove the dead cells.
Dhania/Coriander: Is rich in minerals and vitamins. It is ideal for curing skin disorders like eczema, dryness and fungal infections. Dhania mixed with turmeric can be used to treat pimples, blackheads and dry skin.
Turmeric: Is a natural cleanser. It is useful for glowing skin, removing black spots and pimples. Turmeric mixed with neem leaves is useful in treating pimples. Turmeric and milk cream paste when applied on skin improves complexion.
Fenugreek: Is rich in vitamin A and hence keeps the skin healthy. If you apply the paste of fenugreek mixed with milk on your face, it gives an instant glow. It also helps in removing dark circles. Fenugreek can be used as a remedy for wrinkles. External application of the fenugreek seeds helps in soothing irritated skin. (Note that while making a paste of fenugreek seeds, it needs to be soaked overnight)
Cardamom: Is antioxidant, antiseptic and has cleaning properties. It is one of the most popularly used essential oil. It has a balancing effect on both dry and oily skin type. If used in face mask, it has detox effect. Cardamom when used with lavender can be used as moisturizer.
Tamarind: Can be used as a scrub and the acid present in it is an anti blemish and helps in lightening the dark skin. Use of tamarind enriches skin with moisturizer. Its usage increases cell renewal and brightens skin. It boosts skin elasticity and helps cleanse it to feel refreshed and smooth.
Saffron: Is the most popularly used ingredient in skin care products. It mainly helps in improving skin texture. Its anti bacterial property kills bacteria in the skin and gives it a bright complexion. Paste made of saffron can be used to treat dry skin. When applied on skin it delays the development of wrinkles.
Did you know?
1.Ginger has anti cellulite formula.
2.Capsaicin found in chili powder has anti- inflammatory effect.
3.Ajwain is natural bleach.
4.Tamarind works to increase skin hydration level.
5.Cardamom can be used as a mouth freshener.
6.Asafoetida paste calms skin eruptions.
7.Asafoetida is a natural tranquilizer.
8.Saffron is a natural sedative.
9.Pepper is known as the king of spices.
10.Cardamom is known as the queen of spices.
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