Thursday, March 28, 2024

10 Ancient Indian Beauty Secrets That Have Stood the Test of Time

Dahi

Dahi Beauty
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This beauty secret contains lactic acid and zinc, two essential components of healthy skin and hair. Lactic acid provides moisture for skin, while zinc treats blemishes and prevent outbreaks. While moisturizing, the lactic acid helps exfoliate the dead skin cells away for a brighter, fresher look. Zinc is also useful for boosting the immune system for better health.

Haldi

Haldi beauty
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Provides a glow for the skin while helping to protect against premature aging. This fruit can also be used to treat crow’s feet, wrinkles, pimples, and dry skin. While it is in contact with the skin, it provides antioxidants and moisture.

Neem

Neem beauty
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Used for hair and skin, neem helps treat acne and protects the skin from scarring. It is also used as a moisturizer to combat premature signs of aging for those with dry skin. As a hair supplement, neem oil is used to treat dandruff and to promote hair growth, leading to stronger, healthier hair.

Tulsi

Tulsi beauty
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Tulsi can be mixed with milk to combat acne and to nourish the skin. It is also used as a natural alternative to bleach for whitening teeth. As a hair aid, tulsi is used to get rid of dry, itchy scalps.

Gram Flour

Gram flour beauty
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A mixture of gram flour and water will help you rid your body of unwanted hair without expensive laser removal treatments. This treatment must be done at least two times a week for several months but the results are permanent. Simply mix gram flour with water and create a paste. Spread the paste on the areas that you do not want hair and massage with a circular motion before washing off.

Oil and Lemon Treatments

Oil and Lemon beauty
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If you need to get rid of unsightly dandruff, next 10 to 12 drops of lemon juice in with olive oil or coconut oil. Massage this mixture into your scalp and leave on for about an hour. Wash your hair as usual and watch the dandruff disappear. The lemon oil will act as an antioxidant to help cleanse away dead skin on the scalp while the olive oil or coconut oil will moisturize the scalp and hair. This mixture can have the added benefit of being antimicrobial because of the coconut oil.

Henna

Henna beauty
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To add a little color to your hair, use powdered henna to bring out a burgundy shine. This is much safer for the hair because it does not contain harsh, man-made chemicals. You will need between 50 to 100 grams for short hair, at least 100 grams for medium-length hair, and at least 200 grams for long hair. Natural henna is green, so make sure the henna you buy isn’t the wrong color. You will want to use gloves and a bowl that is glass or stainless steel to avoid staining. Stir your henna into hot water and mix until it is a semi-solid consistency. Wait until the mixture changes from green to dark brown (from two hours to overnight) and use gloves to mix it into your hair. Other colors and mixtures of henna can be obtained to get different colors and results.

Coconut Oil

coconut oil beauty
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Indian beauty secrets include this miraculous oil, as well. It is used for makeup removal, skin moisturizing, hair masks, and wax removal after a hair removal session. Since this oil has proven benefits in combating fungal and microbial infections, it has also been recommended for use in getting rid of a variety of infections in the mouth an on the body.

Dried Orange Peels

dried orange peels beauty
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Organic orange peels can be dried and crushed to turn them into a powder for face mask. Just mix the powder with water to create a paste. Then, spread the paste over your face and allow it to sit for about 10 minutes. Orange peels contain natural Vitamin C and other antioxidants that will help clear the dead skin from your face to leave soft glowing skin. To moisturize at the same time, mix the peels in with an oil or use an oil like coconut oil to help rinse the mask off.

Green Bean Flour Soap

green bean flour soap beauty
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This is a healthier alternative to the chemical laden soaps mass-produced today. Just mix some green bean flour with water and use it in the shower for a clean, moisturized glow.