Published 18:21 IST, October 9th 2019
Beauty routines in India that might appear odd but are effective
Beauty routines in India have been dominated by ingredients available in the kitchen. Things like Neem, turmeric and lemon have been essential in beauty care.
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Indian culture is kwn for its rich traditional rituals which have been passed down through centuries and generations. Ayurveda reportedly has many natural remedies to skin issues and also routines which help you improve your overall skin and hair health. Classic home remedies like applying coconut oil on wounds to help m heal faster have been well-kwn to many. re are many beauty routines that look and sound odd but are indeed very effective. Here are some of odd beauty routines followed in India.
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1) Turmeric for a good skin
use of turmeric in any or place than kitchen might sound odd to some people. But, condiment has some great benefits when it comes to skincare. Homemade turmeric face masks have reportedly been a trend in Indian beauty trend. Turmeric can be mixed with gram flour and applied as a facemask. Mixing turmeric with gram flour allows facemask to have a scrubbing quality which scrubs out dead cells from your face. It also helps in reducing skin tan.
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2) Lemon juice to get rid of dandruff
alkaline properties of lemon juice have a benefit on hair. It helps with reducing excessive oil in scalp and lightens hair colour. use of fresh lemon juice on hair doesn't dry out scalp, instead, it urishes it. citric acid in lemons also helps in solving hair problems from ir roots.
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3) Ginger for skin issues
Ginger is packed with over 40 antioxidants which provide tremendous support to skin issues. Applying fresh ginger paste mixed with honey can provide anti-ing benefits. It also helps in reducing acne by its antioxidant properties. Applying ginger can also help one for soothing burns and scars. Gingerol present in ginger provides it with additional medical properties.
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15:25 IST, October 9th 2019