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People are facing problems in most parts of India due to extreme heat and heat wave. Stomach health deteriorates due to vomiting, diarrhea and nausea. At the same time, the havoc of this heat troubles both our skin and hair. Therefore, such things should be used which can give best results in the care of hair and skin along with body. Actually, hydration and nutrition are very important for hair and skin care. There are many summer items including curd which have good amount of water and also contain many nutrients.
Do you know that there are many such dangers including heat wave, UVA-UVB rays from strong sunlight and pollution which damage both our skin and hair. Where tanning or dark spots appear on the skin, hair starts losing its shine. Let us tell you with which local things you can take best care of both skin and hair in summer.
Desi methods of skin and hair care in summer
Aloe Vera is an all-rounder – Taking care with Aloe Vera in your routine is the best way. This is one of those things which is beneficial for skin, hair and our body, so it would not be wrong to call it an all-rounder in terms of care. Its antibacterial elements are beneficial in many ways and it is a top hydrating homegrown product. It can be applied on the skin as a moisturizer. Apart from this, it can be used as a hair mask. Being antibacterial, it protects skin and hair from infection and keeps them hydrated from within.
multani mitti
You can also use Multani Mitti to cool your skin and hair in summer. Jaipur’s Ayurveda expert Dr. Kiran Gupta says that Multani Mitti has natural cooling effects. You can add coconut water or other smooth things to Multani Mitti. It is also best to apply turmeric mixed with it, but for this, do a patch test.
Curd also has benefits
Lactic acid, calcium, protein and good bacteria are found in curd which are beneficial for our skin, hair and body. It is effective in cooling the skin and reducing tanning. With this, hair also becomes soft. For skin care, take two to three spoons of curd in a bowl and mix gram flour in it and apply it on the skin. It has the benefit of reducing sunburn because it contains lactic acid. It is also beneficial for hair because it reduces dandruff. Mix honey and coconut oil in curd and apply it on hair and see the difference.
coconut oil
If there is a problem of itching in both your skin and hair, then apply camphor mixed with coconut oil. Ayurveda expert Dr. Kiran Gupta says that coconut oil moisturizes the skin and because it is cold, it also gives coolness to the skin. Even if there is itching in the scalp, you can take the help of coconut oil.
Lemon and Apple Cider Vinegar
If you have to do beauty care with indigenous methods, then one name of lemon is also in this list. Lemon contains Vitamin C which improves the health of both skin and hair. Apart from this, apple cider vinegar is also best in beauty care. You can make hair rinse of apple cider vinegar. Apple vinegar also reduces blemishes and spots. But both these things are acidic, so do not make the mistake of applying them directly on the skin. On the advice of beauty experts, it is best to mix things in it and apply it on skin or hair.
