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You must have heard many benefits of Moringa i.e. Drumstick, because it is a treasure trove of many nutrients. Apart from the pods of Moringa, its leaves are also full of properties and that is why it has started being used in food as well as beauty products. If you are tired of applying expensive and chemical creams to get rid of skin problems, then try applying Moringa face pack for a few days. This will help in boosting collagen in your skin. Due to this, fine lines, dullness and wrinkles of the skin also start reducing.
The elements present in Moringa leaves are also helpful in removing the blemishes and spots from your skin and people who have problem of acne can also use it. In fact, apart from being a source of Vitamin C, it is also rich in many bioactive compounds, so let us know how Moringa is beneficial for the skin and how to apply it on the skin.
No less than a boon for the skin
According to PubMed, many types of elements are found in Moringa including fatty acids, phenolic acids, sterols, oxalate, tocopherol, carotenoids, flavonoids, flavanols, glycosides, tannins, terpenoids, terpenes, saponins, phyllites, alkaloids, glucosinolates, glycosides and isothiocyanates. These can also promote hair growth. Apart from this, it is helpful in reducing acne, removing blemishes, reducing the symptoms of aging, healing wounds and also preventing skin infections and it is no less than a boon for skin related disorders.
Ingredients for Face Pack
To make Moringa face pack, you can grind its fresh leaves or take 1 teaspoon of Moringa leaves powder. Take 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon or as per requirement rose water and a few drops of lemon juice.
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Note: If the skin is sensitive then you can skip the lemon juice and before applying the face pack, do a patch test once, i.e. apply a little face pack on your elbow or behind the ear and leave it. If irritation occurs after some time, do not apply it.
How to make this face pack?
All you have to do is take a bowl, mix Moringa powder, honey, lemon juice and rose water and prepare a smooth textured paste. If the skin remains too dry then you can also add aloe vera to this face pack which helps in softening the skin.
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Use face pack like this
First clean your face with face wash. This will remove the dirt present on the skin and the face pack can do its job properly. Now apply this face pack in a thin layer on the entire face as well as the neck. Wash the face after 15 to 20 minutes. After this apply a good moisturizer. You can apply this face pack two or three times a week. Lemon juice also reduces tanning and blemishes. While honey gives a soothing effect to the skin, rose water will hydrate your skin and make it fresh.
