HERBAL SUPERFOODS AND ESSENTIAL OILS FOR WINTER SKINCARE
The cold season is here and your skin will start to feel dry, red and itchy. While you lather up on the moisturiser, we are taking a cue from some old school ideas and giving you a list of herbal superfoods for skin:
1. TURMERIC
From pimples to acne problems, dryness of the skin to providing a natural glow – turmeric can do a lot for your skin. Bring raw turmeric and use a grinder to make a fine paste of it. Take 1 tablespoon of turmeric paste and mix 1 tablespoon of yoghurt, half tablespoon of rose water, and half a tablespoon of gram flour. Apply this paste on your face, hand, and neck. Let it dry up and then wash it off. Use this pack every alternate day and see how your skin changes magically.
2. CHAMOMILE
Chamomile is profusely used in cosmetics. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, antibacterial, and antiseptic, properties. Chamomile contains antioxidants that help you get flawless skin. The mesmerizing fragrance of chamomile is a stress-buster. For skin irritation, chamomile oil can be applied. Just brew some chamomile tea and use it as facial water or as a foundation for your cream to achieve the best results. To get rid of pigmentation, acne problems, or to treat your dry skin, chamomile is very effective.
Mulethi or liquorice is an essential herb that stimulates the blood circulation and that in return provides a fair and glowing skin complexion. The winter dryness of the skin will be treated with mulethi powder and the redness of the skin will also be corrected. It is often used to get lighter or fair complexion. Liquorice also provides an even tone to the skin. Just add 1 tablespoon of mulethi root powder to rose water to make a paste. Apply it on your face every day or every alternate day. You can also add a dash of honey to it and make it friendlier to your skin.
As a natural anti-inflammatory, patchouli helps to heal cracked skin—which means you can say buh-bye to winter woes like chapped hands and peeling lips. It can also be used on scarred skin and rough patches, so it’s great for giving knees and elbows a little extra love when they need it.
Used medicinally, this anti-inflammatory oil is known to soothe inflamed skin by reducing the sensations of redness, swelling, and itching. It helps to disinfect and tighten the pores, thereby promoting the speedy healing of cuts, wounds, and scars. It is used to relieve flatulence, stimulate the growth of new skin cells, and stimulate blood flow and circulation among other competencies.
Moringa oil has exceptional moisturising and nourishing qualities because it is rich in oleic and palmitic essential fatty acids. It is also a powerful natural antioxidant with excellent anti-wrinkle and skin smoothing properties making it absolutely perfect for protective facial treatments during the winter weather.
Stock up on these herbal superfoods and essential oils and prepare for the winter season. We at Aarohie Nutri-food export these herbs and oils to businesses worldwide. Enquire now.