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Beauty Benefits Of Tamarind For The Face

Tamarind is commonly found in Indian kitchens, as it is a necessary ingredient that is used in almost every dish. Tamarind is known for its tangy flavour, which enhances the dish and adds a special touch to a meal.

Tamarind that has a ton of health benefits also has a handful of beauty benefits, which might shock you. Experts state that using tamarind in your beauty regimen might actually help to improve the skin tone. It is also said that this tangy ingredient also benefits in improving your skin colour.

Adding tamarind pulp or its juice to your face pack can help in getting rid of acne, blemishes and those nasty-looking scars.

The properties present in tamarind are so effective for the skin that you will begin to see the difference within a week, after having applied it twice. It is also noted that this ingredient is safe for sensitive skin as well, as it has no after effects on the skin, unlike other chemically treated products that are available over the counter.

So, what are you waiting for? Take a look at some of the best beauty benefits of tamarind for the face:

Lightens The Skin

Lightens The Skin

To lighten the skin, use tamarind on the skin. To one tablespoon of tamarind pulp, add one teaspoon of turmeric powder. Now, apply this paste to the skin to lighten the skin tone and improve your face colour.

Tamarind, An Instant Bleacher

Tamarind, An Instant Bleacher

If your running out of chemical bleach at home, don't hesitate to opt for natural bleaching ingredients to bleach the skin. In a bowl, add tamarind juice and the pulp. To this add two drops of lemon juice and half a tablespoon of honey. Apply the pack on to the face and allow it to soak on the skin for 15 minutes, in order to bleach the facial hair and remove the tan from the skin.

Face Scrub

Face Scrub

There are a number of face scrubs available in the market, but nothing can beat natural ingredients, especially tamarind for the skin. To prepare a face scrub, add one tablespoon of the fruit pulp to a round bowl, to this add one tablespoon of cold yoghurt and half a tablespoon of rock salt. Now, mix these ingredients to one and use it as a face scrub. While massaging the tamarind on the face, remember to massage it in a circular motion. By doing so, it will help to improve the blood circulation and also help get rid of facial hair.

Body Scrub

Body Scrub

Using a body scrub once in a week made from home-made ingredients can simply provide a shine to your body. To make a scrub from tamarind, you need to add 10 grams of tamarind pulp to a bowl. Add one tablespoon of sugar to the pulp, two tablespoons of honey and one tablespoon of lemon juice. Now, mix all these ingredients well and use it on the body as a scrub to remove dead skin.

Have A Facial

Have A Facial

One of the best beauty benefits of tamarind is using the pulp of it for a facial. To a bowl, add one tablespoon of fresh pulp, add half a tablespoon of besan powder and two tablespoons of honey. Now mix all these ingredients to one and apply this facial on to the skin. The juice extracted from the tamarind will pamper your skin and reduce blemishes on the face.

Hydrates The Skin

Hydrates The Skin

This is one of the best ingredients that can help to hydrate the skin, by making it smooth and soft to touch. To make a hydrating toner, boil 25 grams of tamarind pulp in water. Strain the water and remove the pulp. Rinse your face with this water to clear your skin and keep it looking fresh at all times.

Removes All Those Scars

Removes All Those Scars

Boil 30 grams of tamarind pulp and make a paste out of this fruit. Apply the fresh paste directly on to the scars to treat and help get rid of it in no time. The acid present in the tamarind can lighten the scar marks on the face as well.

Story first published: Tuesday, December 15, 2015, 16:26 [IST]
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