Published 14:36 IST, March 21st 2020

Vetiver roots: A magical Ayurvedic ingredient to incorporate in daily skincare regime

Vetiver roots, also known as Khus, is known to help in the eradication of major skincare problems, especially that arise due to the summer heat. Read on.

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Summer days are here and that brings with it ice popsicles and icecreams and most of m alrey must have stocked ir summer closet with floral dresses. However, it is t your summer wardrobe that needs a change but also your skincare products. As heatwave kicks in, various skin issues also pop up with it and that makes it important to opt for appropriate skin care routines and one such ingredient is Vetiver roots.

Vetiver roots

Vetiver roots in Hindi are called as Khus. Vetiver us a tall aromatic grass that is most commonly found in South India. Vetiver roots have been kwn to be used as a cosmetic ingredient for deces and is best kwn for its healing properties. 

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Vetiver roots: Benefits

Vetiver can be consumed as a refreshing drink. properties present in its roots are kwn to help maintain body rmal temperatures. One can prepare drink in following way:

  • Soak roots for a couple of hours in water.
  • Take a vessel, preferably an earn vessel, heat one litre of water and d soaked roots.
  • After boiling, drain water and let it cool. d desired amount of juice to glass and furr d honey and lemon juice. Your summer Vetiver roots drink is rey.

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Vetiver roots' benefits for skin

Preparing a face mask can help to reduce and prevent arrival of skincare problems. Here is how you make mask. It is an important part of your skincare routine.

  • Take a bowl, mic vetiver roots and rose water and mix well. You can d sandalwood powder.
  • Apply mixture on face and let it dry. Rinse off. 

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Yet ar way to include Vetiver roots is making a facial mist. It proves as a good hydrating nt for dry summer skin. Pampering oneself with this vetiver root facial mist will work wonders.

  • Soak roots in water, later taken an earn vessel and d water and roots and boil
  • Let water cool and strain roots. Pour water in a spraying bottle and one can use it as a regular facial mist.

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Disclaimer: content provided above is for information purposes. This is way intended to be a substitute for professional medical vice, diagsis, or treatment. Always seek vice of your physician or or qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.  

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14:36 IST, March 21st 2020