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Beauty Benefits Of 7 Leaves

Those healthy leaves that mothers use for seasoning your favourite dish, are also beneficial for beauty purposes. Mint leaves, neem or margo, basil, fenugreek and even betel leaf has the ability to make all those marks disappear from your face and body.

During the monsoon season, following a strict beauty tip with the help of these leaves will give you a natural and refined glow. If you are suffering from a severe acne outbreak you can make use of neem leaf powder mixed with a little turmeric and rose water. Apply the paste to the affected areas and see those ugly zits vanish over night.

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However, some of these leaves a little pungent, so use it in minimum quantity. It is also advisable to do a test patch on your skin to make sure there are no side effects.

Take a look at how you can benefit from these seven leaves.

Mint Leaves

Mint Leaves

In a bowl, crush a handful of mint leaves and extract the juice. Add one tablespoon of honey to the mint juice. Apply the mixture to your deep large pores. This beauty tip helps to cleanse the face and tightens the pores.

Neem Leaves

Neem Leaves

Neem water is highly beneficial for you to bathe in once in a week. It cools the body, improves complexion and also gets rid of body acne. If you have a severe acne problem, make a paste out of the neem leaves and water, apply to the affected area.

Curry Leaves

Curry Leaves

Curry leaves are mainly used to improve hair growth. However, you can also use kari pata to decrease dark spots. Boil a handful of curry leaves and add a pinch of turmeric powder. Drain the leaves and use the remaining water to wash your face. This water is good for reducing dark spots and blemishes.

Basil Leaves

Basil Leaves

Basil or Tulsi is another healthy leaf for beauty benefits. Blackheads can be treated with tulsi. All you need to do wet the top side of a leaf and place it on the side of your nose for 6 minutes. When the leaf dries, take it off and rinse your face.

Betel Leaves

Betel Leaves

Did you know the beauty benefits of betel leaf? To make your skin glow, make a paste out of a handful of betel leaves. Add coconut milk to the paste and apply it to your face to improve complexion. However, this is not a good beauty tip for sensitive skin.

Fenugreek Leaves

Fenugreek Leaves

Methi or fenurgreek leaves are good for treating stubborn blemishes. Make a thick paste out of these leaves, add a drop or two of rose water and apply it to your skin. After 15 minutes rinse your face with rose water to see the marks slowly disappearing.

Coriander Leaves

Coriander Leaves

Coriander leaves are best for treating dry skin. Boil a handful of Coriander leaves, grind them to a paste, add honey and a 2 drops of lemon juice. This mixture is then applied on dry skin. Repeat the process once in a week to get smooth and supple skin.

Story first published: Monday, June 29, 2015, 14:40 [IST]
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