Mint leaves or pudina play huge role in flavouring is known to us. How many of us know that these mint leaves could play major role in beauty also.
It is not recently these mint leaves have been used for beauty purposes. It is superb to mention that many women have been using these mint leaves for their skin and face since many decades. The mint leaves have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties and is sensational.
Some important beauty benefits of mint leaves are
Blackheads removal - This is one major advantage of using mint leaves and it removes black heads present in our face to give amazing look. Mint leaves must be boiled in water and then a pinch of turmeric powder is added to above. Then this combination must be applied on the face and gently scrubbed with fingertips. Then water must be used to wash it off. By doing this twice a week good results are achieved.
Reduces acne, dark spots in us - Presence of acne and dark spots in our faces creates high discomfort in us is known. The antibacterial property of mint leaves removes the acne causing cells. Mint leaves must be taken and mashing must be done. Then it must be applied on the affected part on our face. Washing with water must be done after some time.
Helps in whitening of skin - This is also another benefit of using mint leaves as antioxidants present in these leaves are superb in removing dead cells and whitening of the skin is done. Mint leaves are mixed with pinch of turmeric and rose water is added. This is then applied on the face and neck and left for 15 minutes and washed with water.
Removal of wrinkles - Wrinkles plus fine lines present on our faces gives poor look and by using these mint leaves these issues could be removed. First extract the essence by boiling mint leaves in water. Then it is applied on the face and washed. This must be done regularly for better results.
Prevents hair loss - This is also one of the major benefits of using mint leaves. The antioxidants present in these leaves helps in the growth of hairs. Mint leaves are boiled in water and left to cool for some time. Then it is applied to the scalp plus hairs and massaged well. After 10 minutes both scalp and hairs are washed thoroughly with normal water.