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Stretch Marks, Cellulite And Wrinkles – Learn How Gelatin Takes Care Of It All!

By Kumutha

Stretch marks occur when the collagen level dwindles. And the collagen level goes down due to age or hormonal imbalance. To cut it short, your body NEEDS collagen to keep itself looking young. And the only ingredient that has proven to show considerable hike in your body's collagen level is gelatin.

So, how to use gelatin on skin?

Now, let's be realistic here. Though applying these ingredients topically will show a difference, nothing works faster than infusing it directly into your bloodstream.

gelatin for beauty

So, binge on collagen-promoting foods like gelatin, lean meat, foods rich in vitamin C and zinc. And then, combine topical masks to really see a difference. Trust us, they work better than botox!

So, how do herbal gelatin masks really work?

Gelatin is a water-soluble protein, with roughly 35% amino acids, 11% alanine and 21% hydroxyproline, which has a potential to transform your skin!

From strengthening nails, promoting hair growth to reducing stretch marks, gelatin can do it all! So, here are 10 herbal gelatin masks that will transform you from drab to fab! Do take a look.

nails

Nail-strengthening Soak

  • Take ½ a packet of plain gelatin powder in a bowl.
  • Mix lukewarm water to the powder and mix it well with a wooden spoon.
  • Soak your nails in the solution for 10 minutes and then rinse it off with cold water.
  • It is one of the easiest ways to use gelatin for strong nails.
pores
Pore-closing Strip
  • Mix 1 teaspoon of gelatin powder, with an equal amount of milk.
  • Heat it in low flame for about 20 seconds.
  • When lukewarm, using a brush, apply a thin coat on to your nose.
  • Let it dry completely, then peel it off.
stretch marks

Stretch Mark Lotion

  • Melt half a cup of pure cocoa butter in low flame.
  • Add a tablespoon of castor oil, ½ a cup of aloe vera and 1 teaspoon of gelatin powder.
  • Using a wooden spoon, keep stirring occasionally.
  • Once all the ingredients blend well, turn off the heat and beat the gelatin stretch mark lotion until you get a smooth consistency.
  • Add essential oils of your choice. Store it in an airtight container.
wrinkle

Anti-wrinkle Face Mask

  • Take 1 tablespoon of gelatin powder.
  • Mix an equal amount of honey and a few drops of lemon juice.
  • Mix until all the ingredients blend well.
  • Apply a thin coat of gelatin mask for wrinkles evenly on to your face and neck.
  • Let it sit till dry and then peel it off.
cellulite

Cellulite Scrub

  • Take ½ a cup of brown sugar, and mix it with an equal amount of olive oil. Add a teaspoon of gelatin powder and a teaspoon of honey.
  • Mix until all the ingredients blend well.
  • Using the gelatin cellulite scrub, start exfoliating your skin in a round circular motion.
  • Do this for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with cold water.
frizz

Frizz-Taming Hair Gel

  • Mix 1 teaspoon of gelatin powder in 1 cup of warm water. Add in a few drops of lavender oil for fragrance.
  • Using a wooden spoon, blend it well. Transfer the solution into an air-tight jar and place it in the refrigerator.
  • Use it as your regular hair gel.
shampoo

Protein Shampoo

  • Gelatin is all protein, and protein can strengthen hair! Take the protein quotient of your shampoo a notch up with this simple trick.
  • Add a packet of unflavoured gelatin to your shampoo bottle and shake well.
  • With each use, the texture and quality of your hair will improve.
hair mask

Hair Strengthening Mask

  • Dissolve 1 packet of gelatin powder in a cup of warm water. Stir until the powder melts.
  • Add a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and a teaspoon of honey, with a few drops of almond oil.
  • Let it sit until the mixture solidifies and forms into a thick paste.
  • Apply the gel on to your wet hair and wait till it dries.
  • Once your hair becomes hard and crunchy, rinse off the gelatin hair mask for thick hair with plain water.
peel

Anti-ageing Peel

  • Mix 2 tablespoons of glycerol, with 1 tablespoon of gelatin powder and 1 tablespoon of honey.
  • Heat all the ingredients together with 3 tablespoons of water in low flame. Let all the ingredients melt, keep stirring to avoid a burn.
  • Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool.
  • When it is lightly warm, apply it on to your face.
  • Let it sit for 20 minutes and then peel or rinse off the herbal gelatin mask with cold water.
  • Follow it up with a nourishing moisturiser.
gelatin

Intake

From delicious smoothies, broth to candy-flavoured ice creams, include gelatin in your diet, in as many ways as possible, to bring out the best in you, both skin and health wise.

If you have any more tips on how to use gelatin on skin, do share them with us in the comment section below.

Story first published: Thursday, October 13, 2016, 12:01 [IST]