Indian women have always been known to be gorgeous in a very natural way. The secret of their beauty is rooted deep inside the Indian culture that has numerous customs and traditions that are passed from one generation to the other. All these techniques are quite easy, straightforward, and use organic ingredients that have been used by the women of India since ancient times. These are the most eco-friendly beauty treatments you’ve ever tried! Here are India’s best formulas for eternal beauty.
Turmeric
Turmeric is one of the staple spices in Indian cuisine and the most widely-used ingredient for beauty routines. Not only will turmeric brighten your complexion, but it will also reduce breakouts and even out skin tone. A special turmeric paste is used to brighten out the complexions of a groom and a bride on a wedding day. It works like a charm!
Rose Water
Rose water has an incredible calming effect on irritated and dry skin. It’s perfect for creating DIY products like hand creams, tonics, and face sprays as well as bathtub mixes and special water for manicure and pedicure.
Henna
Indian women prefer to dye their hair the natural way using henna-based mixes. Most of them create their own dyes to make sure they are 100% free from chemicals and other toxic ingredients. To create different tones they add beetroot juice, coffee, tea, and other natural dyes. Dying hair like this is a lengthy process that may take up to 4 hours, but it’s worth it as you get a natural shade without any chemicals whatsoever.
Tulsi
Tulsi is an amazing plant that is considered sacred in India. It is packed with antioxidants, making it an ideal beauty ingredient to create anti-ageing creams, masks, and tonics. Indian women love the healing properties of tulsi, which makes it their go-to plant when their faces need some rejuvenation. Try a simple mask of grounded tulsi leaves and honey to feel the amazing effect of this plant.
Manjistha
Manjistha is a real miracle when it comes to skin problems. It boosts skin healing, has amazing anti-inflammatory properties, helps with allergies, eczema, acne, and a bunch of other skin issues. Traditionally, powdered dry roots of manjistha are mixed with honey to create a rejuvenating face mask that improves complexion and removes dark spots.
Amla
This Indian gooseberry is packed with Vitamin C and is one if the most ancient remedies to treat virtually anything. When it comes to beauty routine, Indian women use amla to restore damaged hair and rejuvenate it, among other things. Make a paste out of powdered ample, put it on for at least half an hour, and enjoy the wonderful effect. It will make your hair thicker and stringer with time.
Gram flour
Gram flour is a perfect natural exfoliate due to it’s coarse texture. Simply mix it with some water for a quick shower scrub or create a gentle face scrub by mixing 1 tablespoon of gram flour with a few drops of line juice and a teaspoon of turmeric powder. This will cleanse acne-prone skin, removing excessive oils and unblocking the pores.
Kajal
Indian women have used Kajal, a homemade eyeliner, since the Ancient times. It was (and still is!) a natural homemade recipe that involves coconut oil, castor oil, coconut oil, almond oil, and black mustard seeds. Not only does Kajal emphasize your eyes, it also improves vision and helps to grow long eyelashes.
Ubtan
Another beauty ritual that makes an Indian wedding incomplete is the application of ubtan, a special face mask that is responsible for the bride’s radiant complexion. Using this face mask will have an amazing effect on your skin, but using it several times a week will make your skin naturally smooth and radiant. There are many recipes for homemade ubtan, but most of them include rose water, almonds, turmeric, and masoor dal.
Sesame Oil
Ayurveda has known about the amazing properties of sesame oil for hundreds of years, treating it as a skin elixir that penetrates the deepest skin layers, nourishing and detoxifying it from within. Antioxidants sesamol and sesamin prevent skin from ageing and forming wrinkles, all the while increasing its elasticity and collagen levels. It is also a great skin moisturizer!
