Soft and flawless skin, clean and dandruff-free scalp, gorgeous hair… are the things of beauty every women long to have. Those who are naturally blessed with good skin and silky hair are lucky, but others struggle for it. There could be many easy solutions to having the crowning glory and lovely skin. Curry leave is one. Curry leaves not only add flavour to food, but it can also treat your skin and hair.
Rich in carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, phosphorous, irons and vitamins like vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin E, curry leaves help fight all kinds of infections, including skin infection. It can also treat premature greying of hair. Add curry leaves in your daily diet or try the following wonder tips for few weeks and see the result.
Skin: Rich in antioxidants, curry leaves can be used as a home remedy to treat common fungal infections of the nail or any body part that are often difficult to treat. Make a paste with lukewarm water and curry leaves and apply on the affected area. For dark spots and acne, add a pinch of turmeric to your curry leaves paste and apply the pack to your face.
Dandruff: Take five curry leaves and two to three tablespoon coconut oil. Heat them together. Once the mixture cools, apply it to the roots of your hair and leave it overnight. Wash it off with a mild shampoo.
Wrinkles: Soak curry leaves in a glass of water and leave it overnight. Drink it in the morning. The antioxidant properties in the leaves reduces fine lines and wrinkles and helps in premature ageing of the skin.
Hair: Using curry leaves in your food and drinks and washing your hair with curry leave water can give you healthy and lustrious hair. The amino acid, proteins and carotene content in it is said to stregnthen the follicles and protect the hair from falling. It also boost hair growth and strengthen the hair texture.
Use curry leaves to garnish your daily food, blend them and mix them with oil, boil or soak them in plain water to drink or wash your face and hair. All the nutrients present in it will treat your hai rand skin problems effectively.
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