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Published 16:07 IST, October 16th 2019

Basil benefits: Top benefits of basil for your skin

Tulsi is one of the best plants for your skin. it helps in treating acne and pimples on your face. Tulsi can be boiled or consumed directly for healthy skin.

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Basil is a plant that is often used as a natural ingredient for beauty. Tulsi, Indian holy basil, has been used for its many health benefits for thousands of years now. Basil benefits beauty due to the presence of nutrients, vitamins, and proteins in it. Basil is effective in promoting clean and healthy hair. The use of basil can solve various skin problems such as blackheads and acne.

Top skin benefits from basil

Blackheads and pimples

According to a health journal, basil is a herb that contains antibacterial and anti-inflammatory qualities that treat blackheads and acne. It removes dust from your face and naturally washes your face. Make this herb into a facewash by cutting some leaves of basil. Add some turmeric to the basil juice. Blend well and use it as a mask. Then rub your face with ice.

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Get rid of scars

Basil is a herb that can be used to lighten scars. With the help of basil leaves, bruises and acne scars can be healed. Make a paste by heating some chopped basil leaves until it becomes a paste. Mix it with one teaspoon of honey and one lemon in a bowl. Use it as a face mask. Let it sit on your face for 15-20 minutes and wash it off with cold water.

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Improve skin health

Basil leaves are full of antioxidant properties that make your skin shine and nourish the body. Take some basil leaves, crush the basil, and mix this juice with one tablespoon of glycerin. Use it to gently massage your face every day. Do this twice a day for maximum results.

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Skin infection

According to a lifestyle magazine, one of the benefits of using basil is the prevention of skin infections. Such leaves contain antibacterial properties, which help in treating skin infections. In fact, basil use also benefits those with ringworms and eczema. Take some basil leaves squeezed into a paste. Mix this together with half a cup of yoghurt. Apply it on the affected area.

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13:01 IST, October 16th 2019