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6 Surprising Uses Of Tej Patta In Your Skin & Hair Care

By Kumutha

Tej patta, also popularly known as bay leaves, does more than add a tinge of flavour and aroma to your food. We did some research and here are some surprising beauty uses of tej patta, which you must know about.

Believe it or not, it is packed with essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that can literally transform the way your skin and hair feels. Don't believe us?

Also Read: Top 7 Best Natural Ingredients For Oily Skin

Well, tej patta can be the most effective home remedy for treating oily skin. Not just that, from reducing acne, refreshing facial skin, to removing flaky dandruff and giving a permanent relief from nasty lice, there is much more that a bay leaf can do!

Who would have thought the simple humble dried up leaf can do so much, right! We have also listed homemade tej patta mask that you could use to get acne-free skin naturally. It's time you used the dry bay leaf to get rid of your beauty woes as well.

Also Read: Natural Ways To Treat Dandruff

So, what are you waiting for? Here are 6 surprising beauty uses of tej patta for skin and hair care that we have listed below, have a look.

Oily Skin Mask

Oily Skin Mask

Antioxidants present in bay leaf control the melanin production, help flush out toxin and keep acne in check.

How It Works
Boil 5 bay leaves in 1 cup of water. Strain the solution and let it cool at room temperature. Slowly add the solution to 1 tablespoon of French clay, until you get a smooth paste. Apply it on to your face. Let it sit for 15 minutes. Rinse and pat dry. Apply this homemade tej patta mask for acne-free skin once a week for visible results.

Skin Revitalizer

Skin Revitalizer

Yet another ingenious way on how to use tej patta in skin care. Bay leaves is packed with antioxidants that can boost the collagen production in skin, which in turn can cleanse pores and instantly rejuvenate the skin!

How It Works
Boil 5 bay leaves in 2 cups of water. Bring it to a boiling point, lower the flame and allow the solution to simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off the flame. Transfer the brew in a large bowl. Using a towel, take the steam for 5 minutes. Your skin will feel instantly relaxed and rejuvenated.

Scalp-cleansing Rinse

Scalp-cleansing Rinse

Beauty uses of tej patta is not just restricted to the skin but they also extend to your hair. Antibacterial and antifungal properties of bay leaf can cleanse your scalp from bacteria, stimulate hair growth and improve hair quality.

How It Works
Make a solution of 5 bay leaves in 2 cups of boiled water. Use the solution to give your hair a last rinse after shampooing. Wait for 15 minutes and then rinse it clean with cold water. Follow this natural way to treat dry hair with tej patta every week for quick results.

Hair Oil For Dandruff

Hair Oil For Dandruff

Bay leaves do not just remove flaky dandruff, but also reduce itchiness and strengthen the hair follicles.

How It Works
Grind 3 dried bay leaves into fine powder. Add the powder to half a cup of organic coconut oil and heat it on a low flame for about 5 minutes. Massage your scalp with this solution. Let it sit for an hour. Shampoo and condition as usual. Follow this natural remedy to remove dandruff with tej patta once a week for visible difference.

Skin Toner

Skin Toner

From removing flaky dandruff to toning the skin, beauty uses of tej patta are unlimited. If you want to cleanse and instantly perk up your skin, here is what you need to do.

How It Works
Boil 4 bay leaves in a cup of distilled water. Strain the solution and add two tablespoons of rose water to it. Transfer the solution into a spray bottle and store it in the refrigerator. Spritz your face with the solution twice a day and marvel at the results.

Lice Controller

Lice Controller

Bay leaf tends to have a bitter taste and a strong smell, which is not exactly a favourable combination for hair lice.

How It Works
Boil 2 tablespoons of crushed bay leaves in a cup of water. Strain the solution. Using a cotton ball, apply the solution throughout your scalp. Let it sit for an hour. Rinse with a clarifying shampoo.

If you have any more beauty uses of tej patta, do share them at the comment section below!

Story first published: Monday, August 29, 2016, 17:48 [IST]