BEAUTY BENEFITS OF FENUGREEK
From keeping dandruff away from your scalp to preventing acne and dark circles, this wonder seed has a lot to offer
Beauty professionals and bloggers often incorporate fenugreek or methi seeds in their beauty regime, because of the immense benefits they have on one’s skin and hair. They clean and nourish the skin and make the hair shinier. They are a rich source of essential nutrients including fibre, fat, iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorus and vitamin B6. The vitamin C present in them helps enhance one’s complexion and fight premature aging. They’re also used in traditional medicines to aid digestion, boost metabolism, and help maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
Here are some ways in which you can use this wonder seed to solve your skin and hair woes:
Remove dandruff Fenugreek is rich in minerals and vitamins and is an excellent remedy for treating stubborn problems of dandruff which is caused by a dry and flaky scalp. The seeds of fenugreek are known for moisturising and have antifungal properties. Soak fenugreek seeds in water overnight. Drain the water and mash the seeds into a paste. Apply on the scalp and allow the paste to remain there for about an hour. Rinse it off with a mild shampoo
Prevent hair loss Proteins and nicotinic acid help in the prevention of hair loss and fenugreek is a rich source of these essentials. Soak fenugreek seeds in warm coconut oil overnight and let the juice of the seeds secrete into it. Apply this to strengthen hair follicles and prevent hair fall, itchiness of the scalp, rashes and dandruff. Prevent acne and dark circles
Soak fenugreek seeds in water overnight. Rinse and make a paste. Apply the mask on your face for 15 minutes. The diosgenin in fenugreek has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which treat acne and also moisturise your skin.
Help skin glow
Apply a face pack made with fenugreek powder and raw milk or curd. Regular use of this face pack will lighten fine lines and even out the complexion.
Use as a scrub
You can make a natural scrub using fenugreek seeds. Mix with raw milk and oats and add a little rose water in the paste. Massage on your face in light curricular motions and wash off with lukewarm water. Apply a mud-based pack after this.
Soothe skin and prevent skin damage
If your skin is sensitive, fenugreek can offer miraculous benefits as it can soothe damage and skin irritation while diminishing redness. Polysaccharides in fenugreek form a gel that acts as a protective layer on the skin. Add aloe vera gel in strained water of fenugreek and apply it for half an hour.
Retain hair colour Fenugreek powder is often mixed with mehendi paste to
FENUGREEK SEEDS ARE A RICH SOURCE OF NUTRIENTS, INCLUDING FIBRE, FAT, IRON, MANGANESE, COPPER, MAGNESIUM, PHOSPHORUS AS WELL AS VITAMIN B6.
retain the black colour of the hair and combat premature ageing.
Combat discolouration Apply a fenugreek seed facepack onto the affected area and keep it for ten minutes. Rinse it with cold water and gently wipe it with a towel. It helps in fading away pigmentations and discolourations.