Onions may bring you to tears but a myriad of health benefits that this vegetable offers will make you happy eventually. It may sound weird but the onions are extremely effective for hair and skin treatment if used in the right manner.
Adding onions to your beauty regime works wonder for your skin as it is a good source of Sulphur, B-complex, Vitamin A, C, and E. The antioxidants in onions helps in improving the blood circulation and keep our skin young and healthy. Onion also contains Quercetin which neutralizes free radicals and protects our body from disease. It treats acne, fights hair loss, acts as an anti-aging ingredient, rejuvenates the dull complexion, and provides protection from UV rays.
How To Incorporate Onions Into Your Skincare Routine?
Mask For Acne-Prone Skin
An effective mask that won't cost you a dime. Take 1 tbsp of onion juice and add 1 tbsp of olive oil. Mix well and apply on your face for 15-20 mins. Then rinse off with cold water. The anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties of onions help in killing the germs in the pimple thereby treating acne.
Mask for Glowing Skin
The hydrating property of onions helps in restoring the balance and moisture to dull skin. First, form a thick paste of 1/2 onion and then add 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of oatmeal powder, and 1 teaspoon of egg yolk. Mix it well and then apply this concoction to your face. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then, wash off with cold water.
Mask For Spots and Pigmentation
Vitamin C in onions plays an important role in treating dark spots and pigmentation. Just mix 1 tbsp of lemon juice with 2 tbsp of fresh onion juice. Then stir the two ingredients together and with the help of cotton ball dab it on your skin. After 10-15 minutes, wash it off with lukewarm water.
Mask For Hair Growth
The Sulfur in onions helps in nourishing hair follicles and minimizing hair thinning. Extract juice of 2 onions (depending on the length of hair). Use a cotton pad to apply it on the entire hair scalp and leave it for 30 - 45 minutes. Post that, wash your hair with mild shampoo and conditioner.
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Never knew that onions have such mutlti-purpose utility. Found this extremely helpful and interesting! Great work!
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