The delicious and healthy fruit, tamarind, has been widely used in whipping up some mouth-watering delicacies in Asia, Latin America and Caribbean islands. But not many people know that it has many amazing effects on the skin if used topically on the skin.
However, the uses of this deep and brown colored pulpy fruit, goes beyond just being a kitchen staple. It can be used to rejuvenate and revamp your skin and hair. Packed with assorted vitamins, such as Vitamin C, antioxidants including carotene, minerals, such as magnesium and potassium, this mushy fruit can easily makes its way into your daily skincare regimen, according to stylecraze.com.
Beauty benefits of tamarind
Lightens Your Skin
The pulp of tamarind can be used to lighten the skin tone. Just soak 30 grams of this fruit in 150 ml hot water for 10 minutes. Extract the pulp. Mix ½ a teaspoon turmeric powder to this extract. Apply evenly on cleansed skin and leave for 15 minutes. Wash off with tepid water to reveal a fairer and more radiant skin. This pack is ideal for oily skin and can be used by 3 times a week for a glowing skin, according to stylecraze.com.
Natural Skin Exfoliating Agent
Tamarind is a wonderful source of alpha hydroxyl acids. AHA, as it is commonly referred to, is one of the major ingredients in various leading exfoliating creams available in the market. These ingredients possess the potential to eliminate the dirt and impurities that lie deep inside the skin, unclogging the clogged skin pores.
Natural Skin Hydrating And Toning Properties
A bowl of boiled and cooled tamarind water can be used as a natural skin toning and moisturizing agent.
Natural Anti-aging Agent:
Tamarind is packed with various acids, antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins that combat the free radicals. These free radicals can cause premature aging.
Prevents Hair Loss
Tamarind is known to strengthen hair and prevent hair loss. Soak a lemon sized ball of tamarind in water for 10 minutes. Extract the liquid and massage it all over your scalp and hair. Dip a towel in warm water and squeeze out the extra water. Use this hot towel to cover your hair and scalp. Leave as such for half an hour. Rinse off thoroughly with a good shampoo followed by a conditioner. This can be repeated twice a week to prevent hair loss.
For Blemish-Free Skin:
Packed with AHA, tamarind is an established anti-blemish agent. It is also known to act as a natural remedy for pigmentation. Just apply freshly prepared tamarind juice on the face to ease the blemishes and pigmentation and reveal a clear skin.
Cure For Inflammatory Skin Conditions
The Vitamin C, A, and other antioxidants present in tamarind enables it to act as a natural cure for various inflammatory skin conditions, including pimples and acne
