With increased pollution and improper diet, sleep, lack of time, etc., taking care of our skin and hair has become extremely difficult. We spend bundles of money on cosmetics and skincare products that bring no change to your skin over time. Some products either take too long, cause side effects, or don't work at all. All these somehow lead to wastage of money and time.
But do you know, there are a lot of ingredients at your home itself which can become a miracle for your skin and hair. These ingredients are of our daily use hence no wastage of money, and they show faster results.
Here are four things you can find at your home/ kitchen that can improve your skin and hair in just one week, or even less than that if you are lucky enough.
1. Tulsi
Tulsi has been used from ancient times by people to treat problems related to skin and hair. It has various benefits. It helps in treating acne and also helps in treating early signs of aging. It deep cleanses the skin and lightens skin tone.
Tulsi prevents hair loss, banishes dandruff, and it also prevents premature greying of your hair.
You can make a paste of tulsi leaves, apply on your skin or scalp, or can take it orally too.
2. Multani Mitti
Multani Mitti is famous for fighting acne and pimples. It removes excess sebum and oil from your skin which prevents clogging pores and causing acne. It also deep cleanses the skin by removing dirt, sweat, and other impurities. Similar to tulsi, it brightens skin tone and improves complexion. It also helps in treating tanning and pigmentation.
For hair, Multani mitti helps grow your hair, removes dandruff from your scalp, and strengthens your hair. It also locks the split ends of your hair.
Multani Mitti can be mixed with Rose water or curd and applied to your skin, hair, or other affected areas.
3. Rice
Rice is the secret and critical ingredient of Korean and Japanese beauty, becoming popular day by day. Rice or Rice water helps prevent early aging of your skin and gives a glow to your skin. It repairs the barrier of your skin, making it more smooth. It also helps in lightening skin, fading acne scars, and pigmentation.
Rice water has many minerals and vitamins, which can be a boon to your hair. It strengthens the roots of our hair, prevents hair loss, and, most importantly, it makes your hair miraculously smooth and silky.
You can make a paste of rice and apply it to your skin. More easily, you can soak rice in water for 12 hours at least and spray it as a toner on your skin and hair. You can also rinse your hair with rice water, keep it for about an hour, then rinse it off with normal water.
4. Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera acts as a moisturizer for your skin. It can suit anyone with any skin type. Aloe Vera is known for fighting sunburn, aging, and acne. In some cases, it may also help in reducing stretch marks.
Aloe Vera rejuvenates the scalp and hair. It gives relief from dandruff and an itchy scalp. It makes hair smooth by eliminating frizziness. It also stimulates hair growth and makes hair shiny.
You can use Natural Aloe vera gel or get one from the market.
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